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Celebrating Women’s History on the Trail

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, there are many women to thank for transforming the Butler Trail into what it is today. Their legacies are honored at several locations on […]

Austin and the Trail Foundation make it official

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 The Austin Monitor BY ELIZABETH PAGANO The Trail Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday that an agreement giving the foundation more responsibility for […]

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25 Mar

The Trail Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

On December 10, 2021, The Trail Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, one of Austin’s most treasured outdoor destinations. Hand-in-hand with family members of Lady Bird […]

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23 Feb

Earth Day Jubilee: A Celebration of the Trail

  We are thrilled to celebrate Earth Day on the Trail with you all in 2023! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22nd 2023. The Trail Conservancy remains committed to […]

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09 Feb

A Secret Spot to Write

When I moved to Austin in 2002, I had a friend who worked for the Austin Parks Dept, Rene Barrera. He was always in charge of projects with volunteers cleaning […]