Travel-Around Los Angeles-Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the Venice area is a"renowned mile-long stretch known as one of America's 'coolest blocks.'" Image Saturday February 7th 2026. See more below. The Tongva "are an indigenous people of California from the Los Angeles Basin and the Southern Channel Islands." [Source Wikipedia]

Travel-Around Los Angeles-Above a view of two rows of towering Palm Trees up Bay Street. Thursday February 5th 2026. See more images below. Venice beach "boardwalk" Ukelele playing Riding and walking trail Venice Beach street art People art on the riding trail Volleyballs Venice Beach hoop action Venice "Muscle Beach" outdoor gym

Travel-Iconic Los Angeles Venues-Background left "The Forum" and center SOFI Stadium-the venue for the 2027 NFL Superbowl. Image Wednesday February 4th 2026. The Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades. Nearly 1500 trees were lost at the Villa in the Palisades Fire January 7th 2025.

Around Austin-A heart mural at Lucky Robot Restaurant all year long especially Valentine's Day Saturday February 14th 2026. Image Wednesday February 11th 2026, see https://www.luckyrobotatx.com for details about Lucky Robot Restaurant at 1303 South Congress Avenue. "truth" by @mikejohnstonartist

Around Austin-LOVE street art on the Longhorn Dam as viewed from the Wishbone Bridge. Monday February 9th 2026. See a couple enjoying a moment below.

Around Austin-The Unity Underpass Project is part of the Wishbone Bridge project that had its "Ribbon Cutting" with a large crowd on Saturday February 7th 2026. The underpass connects the Butler Trail to the Krieg Field Softball Complex. This view above from Monday February 9th looks into the underpass from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail towards the Krieg Field Softball Complex. The underpass is illuminated and night views are reportedly spectacular, not shown. "The public

Around Rollingwood Texas-Murals at Trader Joe's Rollingwood. Above view from Mount Bonnell, below Zilker Park and Barton Springs. January 21st 2025.

Around Austin-Festivals and Events based on 2025 attendence. Above the Austin City Limits Festival, RM2244.COM archive image from Friday October 3rd 2025. ACL tied with Formula 1 with a total attendence of 450,000. Rodeo Austin 444,777 ranks third followed by Austin Trail of Lights 400,000, The Pecan Street Spring and Fall Festivals 400,000, South By Southwest Conference & Festival 309,000, MotoGP 125,806, HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks 100,000, Pepperm

Around Austin-HOPE Outdoor Gallery. More curated art work. See https://www.hopeoutdoorgallery.com for details. Images from Sunday afternoon December 28rth 2025. See more amazing murals below.

Around Austin-The HOPE Outdoor Gallery has reopened "near the Austin Airport, featuring public mural walls, curated artist spaces" and more. From our visit Sunday afternoon December 28th 2025. Above part of the curated artist space. See more below and in other posts. For details see https://hopeoutdoorgallery.com More of the curated artist work Curated artist Curated artist

Around Austin-HOPE Outdoor Gallery-Public Art. See https://www.hopeoutdoorgallery.com for details. See more images from our visit Sunday afternoon December 28th 2025. Need supplies HOPE has them

Around Rosedale Neighborhood Austin-Frost Bank on West 38th has Santa climbing up the chimney. Thursday afternoon Thursday December 18th 2025.

Around Austin-Sunset view from Mount Bonnell, 18:31 Friday December 19th 2025.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Light Christmas Trees with pool reflection in a backyard on the Western shore of Lake Austin. Friday just before Sunset December 19th 2025.

Around Austin-Decorating living roadside trees is an Austin tradition. Above and below see standouts from along Southbound Capital of Texas Highway, Texas-360. Tuesday December 16th 2025.

Around Austin-Armadillo Christmas Bazaar's 50th-Monday evening December 15th 2025. Part of the Live Music event above is the Seth James Band. See https://www.armadillobazaar.com for all the details, the show continues through December 21st is a "Curated Collection of Art-Discover your one-stop shop for everyone on your list." See more images below. Above an Armadillo booth focused on "Austin's Music Scene"

Around Austin-The 50th Armadillo Christmas Bazaar-The Artists. Above the amazing photography of Mike Wardynski. Mike trekked from Santa Fe, truck and trailer, to set up this amazing display. https://www.wardynskiphoto.com See other highlighted artists below. Val's Marquetry, Valerie Ho, stands before some of her amazing handcrafted woodwork art. A UT Graduate with a passion for creating art out of wood has a full display, including map art highlighting the geological di

Around Austin-Fall, late Fall Foliage in the Austin Hill Country Sunday December 14th 2025. See another below.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday November 7th. The Synergy Dance Studio Students captivated parents, friends and other attendees. https://www.synergydancestudio.com See more images below.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday December 7th. Parents, brothers, sisters, friends and other attendees enjoy the choir, orchestra and dance performances. See more images below from this entertaining afternoon. On dad's shoulders affords a premium view Cedar Creek's Ann Schermerhorn inspires, the kids respond and the crowd enjoys Even the "grands" capture their favs! Bridgepoint's Educator Patience Jones and her choir watch with focus as they await their t