02 Aug

Correll’s False Dragonhead – Discover the Rare Plant Found on Lady Bird Lake

  Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail are home to dozens of plant and animal species, making up a unique urban habitat right in the heart of Austin. You’ll find familiar Texas icons as you make your way around the 10-mile loop: Live Oak trees, Texas Bluebonnets, agaves, and more. […]

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August 2, 2022

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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 the Trail. Read on to learn more about their contributions to this space!  The Trail Conservancy also recognizes that there are many women, including indigenous […]

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July 4, 2022

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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 the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail had been executed. City Council gave its blessing to the agreement, which transfers operations...

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June 15, 2022

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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 Johnson and former Austin Mayor Roy Butler, Council Member Kathie Tovo and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, as well as...

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March 25, 2022

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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 up areas and improving the wildlife areas. My job took me out of town a lot but one weekend he called to say he had […]

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February 9, 2022

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09 Feb

Jennifer Fidler

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February 9, 2022

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09 Feb

Shanny Lott

The year 2007 was a very low point in my life. I had just moved back into Ausitn from the Lake Travis area and was feeling extremely unsupported. I have always found solace on the trail and knew that’s where I needed to be. I started walking every morning with no intentions other than finding […]

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February 9, 2022

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09 Feb

An important part of my life

The trail has been an important part of my life at every stage. In college, running off too much Taco Bell or Ken’s Donuts. After the birth of my son, running with my deluxe BOB jog stroller, stopping here and there to feed the ducks and admire the cityscape against the river. In middle age, […]

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February 9, 2022

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09 Feb

Lauren Gammage

In 2014, I matched with a guy on a dating app. Normally I was hesitant to meet up with anyone, but Sam suggested we run The Lake. I figured if I didn’t like him I could at least outrun him (and get a good run in). Instead, it turned out to be love at first […]

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February 9, 2022

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31 Jan

Lula

10 Things I Love About the Trail (from a dog’s POV) One on one time with my mom. All the places I can get into the water (when algae-free, of course). Meeting other dogs on our walks. The dog park where I can run free and play with friends. The many water stops available just […]

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January 31, 2022

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