Barton Springs Pool – Randall Metting

Birthday Boasting: 39 Reasons I Love Austin, Texas

October 30, 2012 by Randall Metting 3 Comments

While seeming incredibly unrealistic to me, today, I celebrate a whopping 39 years on this amazing carnival ride we call life. Considering I still feel like a kid at heart, continue to live life to the fullest (as best I can) and, honestly, have no immediate plans of “growing up” anytime soon, I felt it […]

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20 Excellent Experiences For Every True Austinite (and our visitors!)

August 17, 2012 by Randall Metting 6 Comments

Very often, nowadays, I get asked the question, “What are some cool things to do in Austin?,” or “What MUST I do when I visit Austin?” Not a simple question to answer, considering the wealth of amazing opportunities, cool experiences and off-the-beaten path fun to be had here in the Capital City. I sat down […]

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Best Bets For Keepin’er Cool

July 5, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

Evidence from last year’s torrid run, as we know, summers in Texas can bring extreme heat and an undeniable desire to cool off outdoors. That said, here’s a list of your best bets to find relief from the searing sun in and around the Austin area: 1) Barton Springs Pool http://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool 2) Hamilton Pool Nature […]

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