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Ready to get away to the beach with kids in Texas? Are you thinking about a Port Aransas family vacation? Debating between Port Aransas vs Corpus Christi? Then you’ve come to the right place. For families in Austin or San Antonio your closest beaches are Corpus Christi and Port Aransas! On the tail end of …
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is an amazing oasis of greenery is in middle of suburban New Jersey. Only 26 miles from New York City, this green space is the perfect location for spending the day outdoors with kids. When you’re looking to take your kids on a nature walk, look no further than …
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Think that the only food on the road is fast food? Afraid to leave the comforts of your home and trade in all those healthy eating habits for whatever you can find on the road? You’re not wrong to be worried! We have traveled through vast stretches where the only restaurants are fast food, and …
There is one Texas State Park that is located right in Austin: McKinney Falls State Park. For Austinites looking for a local park where they can spend the whole day outside- look no further! Today we’re heading to McKinney Falls State Park, a park just 13 miles from the Capital and the perfect place for …
Are you looking for an alternative to visiting the Hamilton Pool Preserve in Dripping Springs? Or maybe you are an avid rock climber? Then Reimers Ranch is the park for you! A quick drive from Austin, just past Bee Cave, you can explore Milton Reimers Ranch Park! This is a wonderful park to spend the …
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, located to the North West of Austin, is an amazing reserve for bird watching, and hiking with kids. There are a variety of trails, for all abilities and amazing views of Lake Travis. Take your kids out of the city and enjoy the quiet, well marked paths of this National …
Hiking in Austin is the ultimate outdoor activity to do with kids. Trailheads are plentiful, many starting in neighborhoods and leading to the greenbelt parks and creeks. Families interested in hiking Austin have so many options! There are hiking trails all over the city and its surroundings. Since our arrival, hiking Austin and discovering the …
Would you ever take a road trip with a 2 month old baby? If you asked me that anytime in the last 9 years, my answer would be a resounding no! We took a road trip with a newborn years ago. While the trip was “worth it”, the driving part was less than pleasant. And …
