Nature: An Escape from College Photo Story

A couple sets up a picnic to watch the sunset and enjoy each other’s company on Thursday evening, February 21 on top of Mount Bonnell. 

A pair of kayakers leisurely paddle down Town Lake as the sun sets. The pair stopped to admire the flock of ducks in the water along the shore.

A kayaker takes a moment to drift down Town Lake during the 6:30 p.m. sunset on Friday, February 15. 

Two paddle boarders sit on their boards as they slowly make their way down Town Lake on the evening of Friday, February 15.

A kayaker takes strong pulls to swiftly glide across Town Lake to make it back to the shore before the sun leaves the sky.

A group of four friends take advantage of Town Lake’s many activities by renting paddle boards to explore and relax for a couple of hours on Friday evening, February 15. 

Two kayakers paddle in sync to catch up with a pair of their friends just ahead Friday evening on Town Lake.

The trees surround the stairs that hikers climb on in order to make it to the peak of Mount Bonnell.

As the sun sets on Mount Bonnell, the lake is still and peaceful on Tuesday evening, February 19.

A hiker stands close to the edge of the Mount Bonnell, peering below, appearing to be on top of the world on Tuesday evening. 

The orange sky creates a silhouette of the trees as the birds chirp from within them on top of Mount Bonnell. 

The paths on Mount Bonnell are lined with lush greenery and large stones.

A couple takes a walk on one of Mount Bonnell’s beautiful paths, enjoying the cool evening temperature on Tuesday, February 19. 

A couple finds a private spot to sit together and watch the sunset on Mount Bonnell on Tuesday evening, February 19.

A couple holds hands as they make their way down a path, commenting to each other how pretty the views were from Mount Bonnell on Tuesday evening. 

A young man sits alone to watch the sunset and listen to his music during his visit to Mount Bonnell.

A family that recently moved to Austin finds a cliff on Mount Bonnell to sit on and enjoy their new environment’s beauty.

Kristin Forburger takes a moment to look at the beautiful sunset, as she places her hands on her hips for stabilization on Mount Bonnell, Thursday, February 21. 

The photographer, Erin MacInerney, takes a minute to herself to look at the beautiful view of Town Lake below.

Kristin Forburger releases a small laugh of joy, exclaiming how pretty the sunset is and how she doesn’t want to leave Mount Bonnell and return to campus to finish homework.

Kristin Forburger smiles to herself as the sun passes below the mountain behind her.

Around 6:45 p.m. the sun creates a cotton candy skyline across the horizon on top of Mount Bonnell, Thursday, February 21.

In the distance, the University of Texas tower and downtown skyline are in clear view, painting the sky with colorful lights.