Austin Explorer

Find Out More About Austin

Whether you're a visitor or a long time resident, Austin probably has more treasures than you know about. Austin Explorer is your way of discovering more about the city as you get outside of your stuffy home or office and into the fresh air. Find locations to hike or visit in the hill country then log your adventures to share with others.

Features

Hiking

The Canyonlands - This small trail in Lakeway keeps getting better.

History

Huie House - Now just a big intersection, this part of Georgetown once held a stately cattle ranch mansion.

Cemeteries

Decker Free Church Cemetery - A community of Swedish immigrants east of Austin started this church in the late 1800's.

Geocaching

Geocaching Container Types - Get an idea of what type of container to look for when hunting a cache before you head out the door!

Bee Creek waterfall. Wild Basin

Recent Log Entries

lancescape hiked Garrison District Park
Completely alone... Except the Chiggers plectrudis hiked Steck Valley Greenbelt
Nice hike to hilltop gmtjoy hiked Bull Creek Preserve
Fun two loops on my bike. A couple of challenging rock fields. gmtjoy hiked Discovery Well Cave Preserve
Visited to log a geocache and appreciate some of the tower's history. Austin Explorer visited Main Building

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