Summer in Austin, Texas

Well as you all know it is summer in Austin, Texas and it is really about to start feeling like it too. This week we will start getting into triple digit temperatures. So what does that mean? Well, it means that it is time to seek shade and cool off. Remember that hydration is very important in this kind of weather and shouldn’t be taken lightly. So next time you pick up that cup of coffee, tea or soda remember to have some water too. If you are ever out and start to feel dizzy or realize that you are not sweating, while we think that is a good thing, it is actually a way your body is warning you that you are dehydrated, grab a seat in the shade, take off your shoes, get some water and even a nuun if you have one. I love nuun they are like a pill form of Gatorade without all the sugar, you just pop one in  a bottle of water and it can help you hydrate faster than water alone. 

Summers in Texas also means Summer fun! We all think about hitting our favorite swimming holes and watermarks, but did you think about a Segway tour? Probably not, it doesn’t sound like as much fun in the sun. Well, our guides are experienced and know this city very well and know how to find the shade. We also offer a 2 hour Early Bird Special for those of you who want to go on tour before the heat sets in for the day. You can book any of our Segway Tours online here or by calling 512-495-9250. If you want to go in the late afternoon we offer a Bat City Bridge Tour at 6:30 pm when the weather is cooling down again. Check out all of our Segway Tours here.

Well, now matter how you choose to spend summer in Texas I hope it is a fun one and you do at least one Segway tour, even if you’re a local you will learn something new and have a great time.

 

The Congress Bridge Bats

It’s right in the middle of summer in Austin, and the Mexican Free-tailed Bats have been putting on a show for tourists and Austinites alike. Although their departure time varies, the bats leave commonly just after sunset. As of now, just before 9pm is a great time to stand along the bridge, or take a kayak tour along the lake!

The bats follow each other out, forming tunnels which group together and travel along the southern side of Lake Lady Bird treeline. Though each bat roughly the size of your hand or smaller, their colony of 1,500,000 million certainly should be visible and easy to spot.

Below is a picture taken along the lake by Nathan, one of our tour guides on a Kayak Sunset Tour.

The Sunset Bat Tour

We offer a tour perfect for bat viewing, Austin history information, and guided segwaying through the city. The Bat Bridge Tour is a great way to see the city and beat the heat by riding in the evening.

Call to hear more about what we offer, or to ask about a Kayak Sunset Tour or Bat Bridge Tour at (512) 495-9250

Summer Fun in Austin Texas

Considering coming to Austin over the summer? Here at Gliding Revolution, we have put together some of the public events Austin will be hosting over the summer of 2011.

• 2011 Pachanga Latino Music Festival

  

  Pachanga Music Festival

•  The 2011 Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens will be started on May 21st at 12 pm. The Fiesta Gardens are on the edge of Ladybird Lake, south of Ceaser Chavez  St. Three-time Grammy-winning artist Ozomatli will headline. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend the event. tickets can be bought online or can be bought at the event. They are $15 a person.

 

• Austin Ice Cream Festival
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  The Festival Truck

• Taken from their website: ” The 5th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival is an event centered around family, fun, and ice cream which harkens back to a time when ice cream trucks roamed the streets and running through sprinklers was an art form. Come out and enjoy contests, music, and of course, iced treats. ” The event is held at Waterloo Park on August 13th and runs from 10AM to 7PM

 

• Dog Show At Murphy Park
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May 21st 2011, Austin will feature a free dog show. Admission for putting your pooch into the contest is $10, but admissions is free. Great fun for the whole family. Located at Murphy Park, find out more on their web page.

For any Austin related questions, feel free to leave us a comment on our Facebook Page or mention us on Twitter, in addition to leaving a comment here on the blog. Thanks and keep your summer weird!

EAT Shaved Ice- Snowcone Stand at Balcones Park

Now that summer is upon us, many Austinites are looking for a snowcone stand they can get some refreshing shaved ice from. Look no further than EAT Shaved Ice, located in Balcones Park, North of downtown Austin on the corner of Duval Road and Amherst Drive.

The snowcone stand offers snowcones of all major fruit flavors from kiwi banana to cherry,watermelon, and sour apple all in one snowcone. They also offer hot dogs, bottled water, and assorted candy. Prices for snowcones range from