Category: Nature

So, you may have seen our recent South Austin episode featuring the iconic Barton Springs pool. Well, it looks like the episode has inspired some folks to get out and dive into the spring’s icy waters….

If you didn’t already know, there’s a great blog here in Austin called “Free Fun in Austin.”  It is an excellent source of information for families about all the great stuff there is to do in and around Austin.  I’m a fan, but more importantly as the social coordinator for my family, my wife is a fan.

Well, it looks like after the South Austin episode, blogger Heidi’s arm got twisted to finally take a trip to Barton Springs as opposed to heading toward the free Barton Creek.  So, which is better for families?  CLICK HERE to read more and find out.

This past Saturday night, April 23, 2011, an incredible lightning storm rolled across Central Texas.  I had the camera rolling…

I’ve seen a lot of lightning storms, but never one quite like this.  It was a continuous fireworks show.  I had my camera close by, so I starting recording.  Here is a short video, but as you can imagine, things like this just don’t really translate to film. Still, it’s pretty impressive.