Champion Park is between Brushy Creek Lake Park and Olson Meadows Park on the Brushy Creek Regional Trail in Cedar Park, Texas. We took the boys to scout it out – there were wildflowers to see, bridges to run over, and then we went back to the playground to climb on dinosaur bones and dig in the sand. It took a rain shower to send us away.
If it stays this green and lush, it’ll make a great setting for Fall Family Photo Sessions.
We took the boys to check out a spot on the Shoal Creek Trail that Ted usually runs by. It’s near the “Shoal Creek Gazebo” on the map. Many sticks were collected. Many stones were thrown in the creek. Trees and rocks were climbed. A very lovely morning was had by all.
You can live in Austin for over 20 years and still find spots in the city you’ve never been to. Now – I’ve visited the Camp Mabry track – but little did I know until another mom told me – that there’s also a pond to visit there. And as we were pulling up, we got to see some Boy Scouts packing up their tents to head out. The boys were hopeful to find some ducks to share their bread – but ended up eating most of the slices themselves 🙂
And if you go out next Saturday, it’s the Touch-a-Truck event!
Photos from three separate trips to Wild Basin are shown here. The boys love running the trails – though Miles prefers to be carried back up from the Waterfall Trail (hello, morning workout).
There are some gorgeous vistas and easy loops as well. It’s free to hike, and there’s parking available.
If you take the Blue Trail at St. Edward’s Park – you can come across this idyllic scene as well. Miles was happy to throw rocks into Bull Creek as we stopped in our explorations.
As long as the water stays high, it would make a lovely background for family photos – especially if you want to wade in and don’t mind getting wet as well.
Updating with some Bluebonnet field/Trail pics as well:
And from a few weeks earlier…
We went to visit Balcones District Park – I was curious if their wildflower field was doing anything yet (answer: no). But we had the hiking trails to ourselves (except for a few dog walkers) – and the playground was empty.
I’m sure we’ll be back in a few weeks to keep an eye out for bluebonnets.
===== stephanie friedman. austin family photography. your life. close-up =====
