
Trying out a different approach in their efforts to preserve the Edwards Aquifer from urban development, Save Our Springs Alliance today launched a new audio-based walking tour of Barton Springs. The self-guided tour covers thirteen stations of note, including Philosopher's Rock Statue, Old Mill Springs, Eliza Spring, and the Monument on Big Hill. What's more, they're making these available as free mp3 downloads so you can load 'em onto your iPod before you head out to Zilker Park:
[doc] Audio Tour Map and Overview
[mp3] 1. Intro/Philosophers Rock Statue
[mp3] 2. Splash! Exhibit
[mp3] 3. Information Kiosk
[mp3] 4. Historic Markers
[mp3] 5. Base of Stairs
[mp3] 6. Upper Dam
[mp3] 7. Top of Rock Bluff
[mp3] 8. Above the Crevices
[mp3] 9. Diving Board
[mp3] 10. Monument on Big Hill
[mp3] 11. Old Mill Springs (Sunken Garden)
[mp3] 12. Lower Dam
[mp3] 13. Eliza Spring




Wow, what's next? Commerative salamander dog-tags? Maybe they'll let you press your penny into an etching of Bill Bunch's face for a quarter! I'll stick with the cotton candy, thanks.