MAXIE, Va. — High above an old schoolyard, where trains one rumbled, you might hear the quiet whir of a chain and sprocket.

One of Austin’s not-so-hidden secrets is the Barton Creek Greenbelt, an 803-acre outdoor adventure playground.The 7.5-mile hiking and biking trail winds through South Austin along the banks of ...

A lightning strike sparked the Camp Creek Fire on Aug. 24. It has since charred 1,969 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, and at this point is considered zero percent contained.

Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 12-mile hiking trail that stretches across the City of Austin. Along with scenic views of the city, people can enjoy hiking, biking, rock-climbing, swimming and more ...