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

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-Spectators cheer on their runner. The vibe touches the soul. The humanity of the Austin Maraton cannot be understated. See another image below. Supporting those that invest themselves in distance running at all levels.

Around Austin-30,000 runners are expected for tomorrows 35th running of the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. See images from the Bib and SWAG pickup and the Health & Fitness Expo held at the Palmer Events Center ending at 6 PM today. The race starts on Congress tomorrow morning. See https://www.youraustinmarathon.com for full details of the race and associated events. Family affair Runners having gathered their Bib and Swag enter the Expo Vendors attracting a crowd

Around Austin-Jo's Coffee at 1300 South Congress "i love you so much." everyday but especially on Valentine's Day. Image Wednesday February 11th 2026.

Around Austin-The view east from the Wishbone Bridge. The view is just beyond the gates of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin below North Pleasant Valley Road. According to The Trail Conservancy "The Wishbone Bridge, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge ... completes the Butler Trail's 10 mile loop." The bridge connects the Southside to the Northside of Town Lake just yards west of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin. Image Monday February 9th 2026.

Around Austin-The 2026 Austin Marathon is this Sunday February 15th. The 35th Anniversary edition includes a 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon and has enrolled a remarkable 30,000 participants. "Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas will officially start the race" [High Five Events]. Brief schedule of events: Health & Fitness Expo, Runner Pickup Bib & SWAG at Palmer Events Center starting Friday 11AM-7PM and continuing Saturday 9AM-6PM. Race Day the venue opens at 5:30AM with the Ha

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-At the Domain-The Day after Christmas featured a high of 83°F and swarms of Austinites gathering with family and friends seeking out sales and exchanges. Above, Mother, Daughter and pup enjoy a moment. See more below. Family meets up before a meal On the move after parking Great afternoon for a casual stroll Family and friends converse During our three miles of going from store-to-store we observed a happy crowd, many with bags in hand, and many just enjoying

Around Austin-Trail Of Lights at Zilker Park Monday December 22nd 2025. Entrance above, see more below. Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast Classic Cartoon characters and South Park Peanuts and Sponge Bob Starry Tunnel Starry Tunnel The Zilker Holiday Tree on top of one of Austin's remaining Moon Towers. A favorite gathering place after the Trail of Lights.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday afternoon December 7th 2025. The Petting Zoo, sponsored by Kirk Ingel State Farm Insurance, was a hit for the young families attending. Also a hit for the young families were "The Ponies" [see the right background], sponsored by the Westlake United Methodist Church.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday December 7th, The Westlake Chamber of Commerce led the "Santa Parade" along with "Chips" and "Queso." See https:/ www.westlakechamber.com to learn more about the organization, their events and all the member businesses.

Around West Lake Hills-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday November 7th. The voices of the elementary school choirs delighted and inspired us all. Above the Cedar Creek Elementary School Choir led by Anna Schermerhorn.

Around West Lake Hills, Texas-Meet RM2244.COM at the Wonderfest, get your free "Drive Friendly Austin" sticker [See Below]" and a free box of "Capri Sun." See you there! Handing out free "Drive Friendly Austin" stickers while supplies last.

Around Austin-The Zilker Holiday Tree lighting tipped off Austiin's Holiday season at 6:30 PM Sunday November 30th 2025. It was the 59th lighting, an event that started in 1967. "The Zilker Holiday Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored led [sic] bulbs-totalling 3,309 lights...The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower." [Source https://www.austintex

Around Austin-The Zilker Holiday Tree Ceremony was dazzled by the sounds of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble Sunday evening November 30th 2025. See full ensemble images below.

Around Austin-The crowd gathered early to join the Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting. Above in festive garb this couple posed for a snapshot. See more images below of the people, the venue and the vendors. Sunday evening November 30th 2025.

Around Austin-The Ann and Roy Butler Trail just got more visitor friendly with signage! View Sunday morning November 2nd 2025. For more information about the Butler Trail see https://thetrailconservancy.org

Around Austin-Dripping Springs Texas High School Marching Band and High Steppers performing at the Dripping Springs Versus Westlake Texas 6A High School Football Game at Westlake High School Chaparral Stadium, Friday night November 7th 2025. See more below.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Maudie's TEX-MEX at Lake Austin Blvd and West 7th in Tarrytown has been renovating and yesterday opened the new space. If this is a three-step process opening the new space is step two. See maudies.com for ordering etc. or call 512-473-3740. See two more snapshots below. The temporary TACO TENT has been moved from in front of the old space to in front of the new space. Just to the left of the tent is the takeout window. A full view of the loc