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Mueller Lake Park – 02/15/2020

Posted on February 17, 2020 by walktx

Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was redevolped into a mixed-use urban village in the heart Austin just two miles from UT. Walk registration was at Bartholomew Park. Water Tank made to collect rainwater and distribute to golf course and parks for … Continue reading →

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Georgetown, TX Urban Hike – 07/09/16

Posted on July 15, 2016 by walktx

We met our daughter at the visitor’s center on the old Courthouse Square to register. It has been three years since we walked this event, and she’s never walked it before. The square was ringed with arts/crafts tents. We started … Continue reading →

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Austin Art Walk 10K – 09/26/2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by walktx

   

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Austin Capitol (Historical) 10K – 05/23/15

Posted on May 25, 2015 by walktx

The walk leaves the start at the hotel and heads across the bridge. We walked through a city block where the temporary State Capitol was located during the building of the current state capitol. There are numerous historical markers in … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls 5K – April 4, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by walktx

The walk started at the Econolodge where we saw this small Statue of Liberty. We did the walk in Lucy Park. The walk goes by the falls which were running full this time. The walk doesn’t cross the suspension bridge … Continue reading →

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South Austin Volcanoes 10K – March 28, 2015

Posted on March 29, 2015 by walktx

Walk Registration at El Gallo Mexican Restaurant. Walk Start Volunteers. Someone is watching us. Black Crow on the Crow Bar. St. Edwards Pond – joint project between City of Austin and St. Edwards for flood control. Pregnant Tree. Patiently waiting … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Greenbelt 10K at Lakeway

Posted on May 11, 2014 by walktx

The walk was Saturday, May 10.  We started at the Activity Center.  Most of the walk was on the greenbelt with a little bit of residential mixed in.  It was a little harder than usual because of the number of … Continue reading →

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Austin 10K – Red Bud Isle

Posted on November 17, 2013 by walktx

The walk started at the Redbud Center with its interpretive garden, water ponds and waterfalls. There was a nice overlook of the Colorado River. The walk continued on sidewalk across the river. On the isle we found lots of dogs … Continue reading →

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Austin Volksmarching Event (10K Walking Tour)

Posted on September 14, 2013 by walktx

We headed down early this morning for a walk in the Violet Crown Community.  Never heard of it.  Well let me explain.  Some people credit the author, O. Henry, for the name Violet Crown.  He used the name in a … Continue reading →

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Georgetown 10K

Posted on August 24, 2013 by walktx

We went down to Georgetown and started walking at 7:20 just as the sun was coming up. It was 79 when we started. I forgot to check the temp when we finished but it was hot. We had cloud cover for … Continue reading →

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