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Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake: Natural Resource & Management
VIEW THE FULL REPORT The Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Ecological Restoration work has elevated the ecological function and user enjoyment of the 200+ acres of riparian forest and parklands around the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake. The Trail and the broader Austin urban area will continue to benefit from this ongoing work. […]
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September 1, 2022
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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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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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Ryan J. Rigo
Hello, My name is Ryan Rigo. Very few places have changed my life as much as this trail has. I’m from Chicago, a city I love, but a city that is very tough to live in health wise. This trail has given me countless hours of sunlight, meditation, and exercise. I find my most peaceful […]
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January 31, 2022
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Julie Costello
It was a Wednesday morning around 6am. My boyfriend started joining me and my running buddies as the token male in the group for regular runs around Lady Bird Lake. It was Town Lake at the time. Our weekday runs were typically only a few folks, those who didn’t have early meetings for work and […]
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January 31, 2022
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Lacey Cones
To The Trail At a young age, my Nana and me, “I’m taking you to a fun place!” She said, and I wondered, “what could it be?” We pulled up to town lake, a new adventure for sure. Once we started walking I thought, “hey, this place is pretty cool!” Once we got to the […]
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January 31, 2022
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Rich Jones
My first run on the trail was June 22, 2013. Not only had I just moved to Austin from Pennsylvania but I had also just signed up to run my first marathon, the Dallas marathon, in December of 2013 (which ended up getting cancelled 2 days prior to the race due to an ice storm). […]
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January 26, 2022
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Tina Fisher
My daughter, Julie, and I are avid and frequent users of The Trail and love it! For years when we go on hikes, we pack our traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Julie surprised me and got me a commemorative brick on The Trail that says “We go together like PBJ” Love You Mom Xoxo […]
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January 26, 2022
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Music On The Trail | Me Nd Adam
Music On The Trail | Me Nd Adam
Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series right on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Every week in October, the Rainey Street Trailhead lawn transforms into Austin’s coolest outdoor concert spot, featuring incredible local musicians.
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Kids on Bikes in Parks
Kids on Bikes in Parks
Kids on Bikes in Parks is a free cycling event presented by Violet Crown, The LeadOut Foundation, and The Trail Conservancy. We have a closed course of 1000 ft of grassy parkland for children ages 5-15 to ride their bikes on. We will have open track time with experienced cyclists present to teach lessons and at the top of every hour, we will have timed laps for kids to test themselves and track their progress.
