The Spanish were responsible for the first settlements in Texas. They established missions such as the famed Alamo. They were also responsible for bringing livestock to the shores of Texas. Goats, horses, and cattle were not native to the area, they arrived on Spanish boats. As Spanish families built settlements, they built fences for keeping […]
Breakfast Tacos in Austin = Life
In Austin, tacos are our livelihood. They can, and should, be consumed 3 meals a day. There are over 200 taco trucks in Austin. Most people have had your typical beef taco or maybe even the chicken fajita. But you cannot visit Austin without having a breakfast taco. We humbly call ourselves the Breakfast Taco […]
It’s Raining, It’s Boring…Activities in Austin TX
Have a good time AND stay dry with these rainy day ideas While we all want Lake Travis to look more like a lake and less like a puddle, it’s a fact that no one in Austin loves the rain. If we loved rain, we would live in Seattle. Or Oregon. Or anywhere else that […]
Visit Pennybacker Bridge “360 Bridge”
The Pennybacker Bridge in Austin, Texas, is a through-arch bridge across Lake Austin which connects the northern and southern sections of the Loop 360 highway, also known as the “Capital of Texas Highway.” The road is widely considered one of the most scenic urban drives in Texas, in large part due to this arched weathering-steel […]
Say Goodbye to the Bluebonnets!
Goodbye Bluebonnets! The state flower of Texas is slowly making its departure from roadsides and open fields. First appearing in early March, the bluebonnets usually leave us around mid-April, lingering a little longer as you head westward into the Texas Hill Country. While the bluebonnets might be gone, many other wildflowers have taken their place. […]
