Girls at Chili Cookoff

We may not have had the best chili, but we certainly had the best tent!

A few weeks ago, the girls and I competed in a chili cook-off at the Spicewood Vineyards, and even though we didn’t win, it was a great way to spend a Saturday and marked the beginning of the end of winter. Now, with the coming and going of Spring Break and SXSW, and fingers crossed that our last cold front has passed through town, spring is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited!  I don’t know about you all, but when I think about spring, my mind races to things like The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, Old Settlers Music Festival, taking a day trip to Enchanted Rock,  running down to Wimberley for a piece of pie, and of course Earth Day.

But the thing I didn’t realize until my post-SXSW recovery day on the couch this weekend, is that without meaning to, I developed quite a to-do list of things to do in the Texas Hill Country.  And sure,  I’ve made plans to take Midge to Turkey Creek this weekend, and that’s not really a trip out of town, but  the whole point is that its time to make plans in the great outdoors.

So for this week’s blog entry, I’m suggesting we try something a little different and let you do the talking.  What are your favorite springtime Texas activities?  I’ve listed a few of mine to get us started, but I can’t wait to hear what you all have to say! Some of your favorites will make it to the Hill Country Conservancy website in a special feature about this very topic, so let’s hear it!

1. Driving through the country and seeing wildflowers (saw my first bluebonnets of the year on Sunday!!)

Love wildflowers! Thanks Lady Bird!

2. Taking a day trip to The Salt Lick for lunch, Driftwood Winery for wine, and Wimberley Pie Company for dessert.

3. Weiner Dog races in Buda!  This year I think I’m going to ride my bike from south Austin… anyone want to join me? (The theme this year is Alice in Weinerland… HA!! Awesome!)

4. Finishing a book on the south side of Barton Springs Pool.

5. Swimming at Hamilton Pool.

6. The EPIC Camping Trip (Save the date, May7th)!

7. Unplugged at the Grove and Blues on the Green. (And if you hit up Unplugged at the Grove on April 21st, 5% of your purchases benefit “Give 5% to Mother Earth” and HCC!)

OK, its your turn!

 

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