Tag: Nature

Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin, TX

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Photography, Travel

I ended up deciding to visit Zilker Botanical Garden for our last day in Austin, TX. The other option was Bullock Texas State History Museum where I’m sure we could’ve spent an entire day. If we’d had another day in Austin, I would’ve gone there next. My husband’s conference ended today and I was hoping … Continue reading Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin, TX

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course & Waymo Driverless Uber & JuiceLand – Austin, TX

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Travel

After visiting Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Course we ate at Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant in San Marcos which was fine but not great. We ate at about 3pm due to a bit of jet lag… we should be on track by the time we head back home. Ha! the cutlery packaging encourages saying Grace in multiple … Continue reading Zilker Park Disc Golf Course & Waymo Driverless Uber & JuiceLand – Austin, TX

Spooner Summit Snow Play Area, Nevada

by heavenstobetty, posted in Travel

Hike #2 for 2026 We hiked and sledded for about 2 hours. My husband and I guess we went somewhere between 1/2 - 1 mile. Let’s call it at 3/4 of a mile? 🤷🏻‍♀️ It was hard to tell because we were climbing through deep (3 feet) wet snow (Sierra cement) with steep elevation gain … Continue reading Spooner Summit Snow Play Area, Nevada

First Hike 1/1/26 & Goals for 2026 (slightly updated 1/5/26)

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

This hike has become an annual tradition for our family. We were excited to participate for the third year in a row! I can’t remember the last time we’ve lived in one place long enough to do a thing three years in a row! This hike was about a 2 mile loop on a flat … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/26 & Goals for 2026 (slightly updated 1/5/26)