Texas preserve with 50-foot waterfall reopens for reservations
Swimming is still currently on hold at Hamilton Pool Preserve
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TRAVIS COUNTY – Hamilton Pool Preserve has reopened reservations through May after being closed for most of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hamilton Pool is known for its 50-foot waterfall which cascades into a natural swimming hole. As of now, though, visitors can hike and picnic at the preserve, but swimming is not allowed. The Travis County Parks website doesn’t have an estimated date for when swimming will reopen to the public
The preserve is located near Austin and is a popular day trip location for people in the San Antonio area who are looking to get some fresh air.
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With the first 90-degree days of the year forecast this week in Austin, you might be looking for a place to take a dip and soak up the sun.
After a year of social distancing and closures due to the pandemic, things may look a little different at your favorite swimming hole. Here s a list of places you might want to check out in the Austin area.
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