Travel Haiku - Austin (Texas) Poem by john tiong chunghoo

Austin
outdoor lovers drill
for fun

Austin
Texas oils our muscles
with its assets

Austin
we sprint like animals
in a park

Austin, Texas, is undeniably the most creative of the state's cities—and easily one of the best places to mountain bike, hike, climb, paddle, or fish. Known as a city within a park, it's little wonder that the Texas capital enjoys a reputation for year-round opportunities to flex active muscles in and around the city. Rock climb at Reimers Ranch, bike through Texas hill country on the soon-to-be-completed Lance Armstrong Downtown Bikeway, hike in Pedernales Falls State Park, or paddle the San Marcos River