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7 Spots to Splash Near Austin
Whether plunging into a pristine swimming hole, chilling out in a refreshing river, or capturing thrills at a wet and wild waterpark, here are seven spots to beat...
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On Memorial Day, writer reflects on trip to Macedonia that brought her closer to her grandfather
I sat in the backseat of a beekeeper’s car, speeding through a winding road in rural North Macedonia in the middle of the night. Not a single friend or relative knew my whereabouts, and as I looked out the window at the dense forest that obstructed whatever view...
Hotel Viata to host free ‘dive in’ movies at the pool this summer
Add “dive-in” movies at Hotel Viata to the list of free stuff to do in Austin this summer. The hotel in West Lake Hills will host a movie night featuring a family-friendly film once a month. The first film showing is set for June 24, and the hotel even promises to...
Head to nearby McKinney Falls State Park for an easy night of camping
My backpacking crew is headed east this summer, to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. I can’t make that trip, since I’m recovering from knee surgery, but I joined the gang for a quick shakeout at McKinney Falls State Park this week. The 641-acre park, located at...
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Casey Chapman Ross is a native and current Austinite, living here with her husband and three kids. Currently, she focuses on growing her travel writing and hospitality portfolio and involving her family in these assignments as often as possible.
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For more than three decades, award-winning travel writer Becca Hensley has roved the world to find the meaning of life. Currently, she serves as Travel Editor for New Orleans Bride and Contributing Editor for Insiders Guide to Spas. A poet, mother, and gadabout, she is a luxury expert.

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Anne Keene is an Austin-based writer, swimmer, sometimes horseback rider, and author of The Cloudbuster Nine: The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team That Helped Win WWII. For other stories visit www.annerkeene.com.

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Maximiliano Mauriz was born in Santiago, Chile, but came to Texas as fast as he could. He lives in Austin with his partner, their 3-year old Vizsla, Boston (aka Boss), and 1-year old foster pup, Philip. He enjoys time with family and friends, travel, running and swimming — and taking images of the people (and animals) he loves and the places he visits.
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Melanie P. Moore is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in The Georgia Review, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, and Austin Fit Magazine. She was previously the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Badgerdog Literary Publishing.
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