Swimming Holes, Pools, Splash Pads, Restaurants, and At-home Fun
Best Public Swimming Pools and Splash Pads for Families
Check out our top picks for public swimming pools and splash pads in the Austin area
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Free Hike and Hangout near Austin: Camp Ben
Take a hike. Hang out. Picnic. Swim. Play. All in one quiet spot. In our mission to spend 1000 hours outside every year, we’re sharing some of our favorite hiking spots in this series titled “This Week’s Hike”. ✅ Trails for Children ✅Swimming (when water levels are normal) ✅ Bathrooms ✅ Playground and Open Fields…
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Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, TX
In our mission to spend 1000 hours outside this year, we’ve decided to revisit some of our favorite hiking spots and seek out new ones as well. We’ll be sharing one with you every week in our series titled “This Week’s Hike”. ✅ Trails for Children ✅ Swimming (seasonal) ✅ Bathrooms ✅ Playground and Sports…
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Add Cypress Falls Swimming Hole to Your Bucket List
Why it’s now my kids’ favorite swimming hole… What makes a river, lake, or stream a favorite swimming hole for your family? Do you want a place that’s not too crowded? Are you looking for a swimming hole that’s just the right size, not so large that boats are leaving you in their wake but…
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11 Easy, Free, and Meaningful Activities to Do with Kids of Most Ages
Read about some of the best and easiest activities I do with my kids. Most of these incorporate time in nature and/or sensory experiences, which tend to be antidotes to boredom, crankiness, frustration, sibling rivalry, and screen daze for all of us.
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Easy, Frugal Crafts for Kids (with a Purpose)
Check out these easy arts and crafts projects for kids that can serve a purpose in your home rather than just take up space.
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Where to Eat with Kids When It’s HOT
These restaurants are some of our top choices for eating out during the HOT summer months in Dripping Springs and Austin.
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Reimers Ranch Park in Dripping Springs
In our mission to spend 1000 hours outside this year, we’ve decided to revisit some of our favorite hiking spots and seek out new ones as well. We’ll be sharing one with you every week in our series titled “This Week’s Hike”. ✅ Trails for Children ✅ Swimming (seasonal) ✅ Bathrooms ❌ Playground and Sports…
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Explore Fischer Park: Trails, Splash Pads, and Nature
This Week’s Hike: Fischer Park in New Braunfels In our mission to spend 1000 hours outside as a family every year, we’re sharing some of our favorite hiking spots in this series titled “This Week’s Hike”. Fischer Park is our latest pick. ✅ Trails for Children ❌ Swimming (No pool but a splash pad) ✅…
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Commons Ford Ranch for a Hike and a Swim
Commons Ford Ranch is a great spot for a family hike and swim!
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