by snasta | Mar 21, 2020 | Travel
Vanishing Texas River Cruise at Lake Buchanan Did you know that about an hour and a half northwest of Austin is the largest lake of the Highland Lakes–Lake Buchanan? The Vanishing Texas River Cruise to spend a morning (or an afternoon) exploring this lake...
by snasta | Mar 26, 2015 | City Guide
Off- Leash Areas Ready to let Fido run free? Don’t want to risk a $500 fine? The City of Austin has 12 off-leash areas. Auditorium Shores, 920 W Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Davis White Northeast District Park, 5909 Crystalbrook Dr Austin, TX 78724 Emma Long...
by snasta | Jun 14, 2014 | Travel
I’m never really going to afford a private jet and am far to cheap to fly first class (heck I usually fly Southwest Airlines and there ain’t any first class seats). To make flying easier I look for nonstop flights from Austin–makes the flight quicker (often...
by snasta | Jan 26, 2014 | City Guide
Mt. Bonnell Park, site of a Texas Historical Marker, (3800 Mount Bonnell Road) offers one of the best lookout points publicly accessible in Austin, 775′ above the eastern bank of the Colorado river (known as Lake Austin). The park is 1 mile past W. 35th street...
by snasta | Dec 2, 2010 | Food and Drink
The soft opening of Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que on Lake Travis felt more like a family dinner than a restaurant run-through – which, to this comfort-foodie, is a very good sign. After a friendly greeting and prompt seating, my dining partner and I could not decide on...
