Tag: Sightseeing

  • Top of the World: Mount Bonnell

    Welcome to the top!  I wonder what happened to the stone sign. Anyone know?
    Welcome to the top of Mount Bonnell!
    I wonder what happened to the stone sign. Anyone know?

    When it’s a scorching 100° in Austin, TX and a climb up Mount Bonnell is on the day’s agenda, the unknowing tourist may start perspiring simply at the thought of a mountain hike.  Trust me, I felt that way.  But fear not!  At about 780 feet above sea level, much of the mountain’s trek is up the winding roads via automobile.  The journey that includes steps is not intimidating.  Count to about 100 and you’ve overcome the climb.  (more…)