The Austin Astronomical Society hosts events where volunteers allow guests to look through their…read morehigh powered telescopes and that was the reason for my visit. Howver, the park is gorgeous, I will return to camp out there, the environment was accommodating and very clean. The Rangers were very friendly and involved with the community, the care was felt and very much appreciated.

My wife, dog, and I always love spending time at Inks Lake. Whenever we don't have plans for the…read moreweekend, we look to make a reservation. It has great views and it's a way for us to disconnect. We can just spend time with each other. The prices are cheap. The water is nearby and I like the hiking trails.

Longhorn Caverns is a great place to go to see some natural Texas beauty. Our tour guide Emily was…read moreabsolutely amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable, confident, and has great puns! We lucked out and got her on a walking tour but you can normally find her on the Wild Cave Tours. My wife has severe anxiety, Emily was extremely understanding, helped her stay calm throughout the walking tour, and gave our family an unforgettable experience. I couldn't thank her enough for everything she did. I highly recommend checking out these Caves, and if you have the gumption to get muddy, spring for the Wild Cave Tour. Either way you go, it's a great experience!

Pictures don't do this place justice!…read more On this beautiful Saturday, I was seeking adventure! This tour is such an amazing deal. My tour guide Eryn was amazing and so funny. Caves are so interesting and there is so much to learn about them . Longhorn Cavern offer 3 different tour options. The cavern walking tour is just like a casual walking tour. The black light tour is where you wear hard hats and walk with a light. The Wild Cave tour is for the extreme explorers who are okay with tight spaces . I chose the cavern walking tour. I highly recommend shoes that have a tight grip. The gift shop has really good options for keepsakes. Also, if you get thirst drinks are available to purchase. I saw a section for pizza, but it was sold out. I had amazing time during my visit. The cave is beautiful and there is so much to see.

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge makes for a great day trip if you don't mind about an…read morehour drive from central Austin, depending on traffic. I did a couple of stops while we were out there, Doeskin Ranch and Shin Oak Observation Deck. The main hike was Doeskin Ranch. There's a restroom right near the trailhead. It's not plumbed, just a chemical toilet, but it was clean, stocked with hand sanitizer, and being able to use the bathroom before starting the hike made the whole experience more relaxed. The hike itself was nice but very seasonal. I went in January, so the landscape was mostly golden-brown grass with limited greenery and not much tree cover. You're mostly enjoying bushes, rocks, and scattered trees rather than lush views. I'd really like to come back in late spring or late fall when things are greener and more alive. The trail is fairly rocky and there aren't many mile markers, although the trails seemed pretty easy to follow. After Doeskin Ranch, I stopped at the Shin Oak Observation Deck, which is very close by. There's a nice gazebo with a scenic outlook and a short, meditative gravel trail with three or four nature signs encouraging you to slow down and be present. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk through depending on your pace. I recommend starting toward the left and going counterclockwise so you encounter the signs head-on instead of from behind. Overall, both stops were enjoyable. They're not hikes I'd feel the urge to repeat soon, but they made for a fun day hike and I felt worth the drive.

This refuge is a bit spread out, we went to both the Doeskin Ranch and Warbler Vista portions and…read morehiked a few miles. There wasn't any shocking moment of awe, but there's lots of birds around and a neat little creek, it's a good place to get some appreciation of the Hill County and get (mostly) away from development.

Absolutely love this place! Stunning views and lots of trails. Great stay! they have R.V spots…read more.. cabins... and tent camping as well.. a general store that provides all sorts of necessities. Would definitely recommen!

We had an incredible time wheeling here at hidden falls. From the start, the staff was super nice…read moreand had a great attitude any time we came in contact with them. Routes seem pretty well maintained and labeled well too. Only downfall is that our first day there the air up station didn't have very much PSI so we had to whip out the old reliables. Non the less, we will be back.

It's a beautiful park in the community where you can park your car and walk around as well as…read morehaving picnic under the trees or swimming or fishing Pretty nice landscape and just enjoy having a relaxing moment! Come and cheers

It is a cute little park. I have been to it several times. The best is during Christmas season…read more This is when I make it a real plan to go visit it at night. It is always lit up with thousands of lights! For all the years they have been doing it I never failed not going to check it out

Beautiful park. I accidentally stumbled upon the park. Really nice size. And gorgeous. Saw a guy…read moreon a bench. And a family throwing a ball with their dog. They have a beautiful memorial for the military. A flag for each branch of the service. The parking lot is crushed rocks and it's large.

This is a very well constructed, manicured and well tended to park that sits along the Backbone…read moreCreek in Marble Falls. Much of the park is covered in Saint Augustine grass as opposed to Bermuda grass and weeds. This park has something a lot of parks do not have, a boat launch. There are some nicely designed play scapes for the kids and public restrooms are available. There are quite a number of picnic tables, some with their own grills, scattered about on the property. There are even some covered picnic table areas and plenty of parking, including eight parking spaces for boat trailers. There are also quite a number of geese and ducks that like to hang out here. Next to the creek is also a small amphitheater where there are some concert dates. There is a gravel trail that runs from this park all the way to Westside park (see separate review) which runs along Backbone Creek. Definitely a nice park for the locals and visitors alike.

This was my first time downhill mountain biking so I opted for Intro to Spider Mountain (beginners…read morelessons). Absolutely loved it! Chris was super busy because of the storms that pushed through the day before, but took his time and showed me the ropes. He related the lesson to things I was familiar with and made me comfortable with my body mechanics on the bike. He brought me to the skills park for a ride to get me in the groove and then we hit the trails. It was like having a buddy teaching me new skills. I can't say enough about my experience here, started on the greens and ended up finishing on mid-level blues. All the staff were amazing and helpful. I'll definitely be back, and will be bringing my wife and kid!

Used to be awesome, but now isn't worth time or your money to go too the new GM is horrible. Does…read morenot know what he's doing and has ruined. The place had a whole crew quit that's been there for years. And actually knew what they were doing all within a month because of him. the trails unrideable. and the lift is shut down a lot because nobody knows how to run it.