My weekend of rediscovering Austin really got me thinking about things to do in Austin. It’s a great town, and I know I haven’t taken advantage of all that it has to offer. I’ve been forming a list of things I’d like to experience in the near future. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:

1. Do a trail run at Pedernales Falls State Park, which I’m scheduled to do on Saturday with Trailhead Running!
2. Hike or run through McKinney Falls State Park.
3. Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and have lunch in their cafe.
4. Spend a Thursday night (or two or three) at the Broken Spoke.
5. Visit the Dripping Springs Public Library and get a library card.
6. Visit the Blanton Museum of Art.
7. Visit the Harry Ransom Center.
8. Visit Donn’s Depot on a Monday night. (Mac? Join me?)
9. Watch some improv at New Movement or the Hideout or both.
10. Try a session at the Hot Lava Obstacle Course.  (Valerie, this one is all you.)
11. Try stand up paddle-boarding on Lady Bird Lake.
12. Go back to Uchiko. (Erin and Joe, I’m counting on you to do this with me when Erin visits!)
13. Go to a show at the One World Theatre.
14. Join Ride Like a Girl for some mountain biking. (The one and only time I’ve tried mountain biking about ten years ago, I looked terribly battered afterwards but had a great time. I need to get my bike tuned up.)
15. Visit Travaasa, a cool-looking spa, preferably on a weekday as a reprieve from the regular work week.
16. Participate in the activity that I’m still code-naming “Pedicures With Poppe.”

These are ideas. I’m always game for more. Feel free to pass along your suggestions!