The City of Dripping Springs cares about the preservation of the bird population and its habitats. It plans to demonstrate this commitment by becoming a Bird City Texas Community. Bird City Texas is a community-focused certification program. Its purpose is to help communities protect birds and their habitats. The Texas Hill Country is fortunate to…
Outdoorsy folks looking for fun things to do in Dripping Springs have a wealth of options. Although National Parks and Recreation Month occurred last month, you can still check out the Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation calendar with something to do every day. It has a lot of great ideas. Exploring the Parks in Dripping…
Fresh air, fresh produce, and live music, who can ask for anything more? You can get it all at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. The market is located at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Memorial Park 160 E Mercer St. in The Triangle off 290 & RR12. It’s…
Dripping Springs has no shortage of gorgeous Travis County parks. The one closest to the Caliterra community is Milton Reimers Ranch Park (23610 Hamilton Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620). Located on the Pedernales River just 14 miles from Dripping Springs, the park features many activities and amenities including mountain bike trails and rock climbing. The…
Living in Dripping Springs puts you near many wineries and distilleries. It’s like having a little bit of Sonoma right here in Texas Hill Country. Founded by Daniel Barnes, Treaty Oak Distilling is a distillery named after a 500-year-old tree in Austin. Under that tree, Stephen F. Austin signed agreements to define the borders of…
It hardly felt like summer when school let out because most students have been home since March. When 90-degree days hit, we knew summer had arrived. One of our favorite ways to spend a relaxing summer day is tubing on the river. Your next tubing adventure is just 45 minutes away in San Marcos and…
No search for small-town living near Austin is complete without exploring the idyllic Dripping Springs. This town of 3,300 offers a serene lifestyle. And downtown Austin is just 20 miles away. The Caliterra community has all the basics nearby and a few favorites like HEB Grocery, Torchy’s Tacos, and Sky Cinema. Just over a mile…
Shelby Dotin walked into the kitchen of her family home. “There is no dance hall in Dripping Springs, why don’t you just build one, Dad?” she asked. Nicholas Dotin set out to make his daughter’s wish for a live music venue in Dripping Springs come true. Mercer Dancehall opened its doors on February 1, 2013.…
The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas continues to update guidance and rules for reopening safely. It constantly changes. So, check the Governor’s webpage for the latest news. One recent change is that bars, wineries, and breweries can reopen. Beware that not all businesses have reopened. Even if they’re allowed. Some have opted to stick…
Many companies have announced plans to permanently allow remote working. The best part about this is that employees can live almost anywhere they want. You don’t have to wait to find a home in a quiet place in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Dripping Springs offers that and it’s within driving distance from Austin. You…