Apr 15, 2011

I’m lucky enough to be a local, but I recently took a tour of the Four Seasons Hotel Austin and it actually made me jealous of tourists. Especially since the exceptional hotel, located in the heart of downtown, on the shores of picturesque Ladybird Lake and in walking distance of several of the city’s main attractions, is offering visitors amazing specials

Mar 14, 2011

Lonely Planet is eleasing a brand new iPhone city guide for Austin and it will be FREE from March 9-15 for those heading to SXSW! Even if you spend most of your time at the festival venues, you’ll want to take advantage of everything Austin has to offer. With the new location aware app, you’ll know the best place to grab a late-night meal at the end of

Jan 29, 2011

Although today it’s a tame four-lane highway, the road up the mountain still has that 18th century Oregon Trail feel. This piece is named the Barlow Road after the entrepreneur who built a toll portion on this otherwise free emigrant route, and it cuts a wild and treacherous course over the crest of the Cascades.  Imagine being one of those early travelers

Sep 19, 2010

A feeling of controlled fear grips me as the raft begins the freefall. In that moment the outfitter’s favorite quote pops into my head – “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” Thunderous walls of big water surround me and instantly I understand I’m involved… Day Four Morgan’s forecast of

Sep 16, 2010

A feeling of controlled fear grips me as the raft begins the freefall. In that moment the outfitter’s favorite quote pops into my head – “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” Thunderous walls of big water surround me and instantly I understand I’m involved… Day Three After breakfast we

Sep 13, 2010

A feeling of controlled fear grips me as the raft begins the freefall. In that moment the outfitter’s favorite quote pops into my head – “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” Thunderous walls of big water surround me and instantly I understand I’m involved… Day Two I rolled out of my bag