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	Covert Park, Mount Bonnell, Austin Texas.
		The centerpiece of the property was Mount Bonnell.
		Mount Bonnell, named for pioneer Texan George M. Bonnell, is not a mountain in the real sense of the word, but it’s the highest point in Austin — some 775 to 785 feet above sea level.
		All in all, the editor concluded, the excursion to Mount Bonnell had been “merry as a marriage bell.” Still lamenting that he had missed the outing, the editor philosophized, “We count such a day’s enjoyment, worth a year of common life, and reiterate our regret at not having been there.”
	www.texasescapes.com /MikeCoxTexasTales/206-Covert-Park-Mount-Bonnell.htm (523 words)

	Mount Bonnell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside Lake Austin in Austin, Texas.
		Mount Bonnell is located at 30.3210, -97.7734 (WGS 84 datum).
		George W. Bonnell was publisher of the local paper The Texas Sentinel and was prominent in early Texas and Travis County (Austin) affairs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Bonnell (434 words)

	Austin Explorer - Mount Bonnell
		Mount Bonnell is generally considered the highest point in Austin at 775 feet, a fact which may or may not be true in the future as Austin expands in all directions.
		Mount Bonnell served as a popular picnic spot as far back as the 1850's.
		Mount Bonnell is a small park on top of one of the tallest hills in Austin.
	www.austinexplorer.com /Hiking/HikeDetail.asp?HikeID=481 (1332 words)

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		"Mount Bonnell, associated with the legend of the Indian princess who jumped into the river in remorse over the death of her white lover -- killed by her tribe to prevent their marriage -- was a favorite place for picnickers from U.T. and still is a favorite symbol of environmentalists.
		At whatever cost, the Mount Bonnell road must be re-opened and at once.
		Without Mount Bonnell, it were as well for the University to close its doors.
	www.cwrl.utexas.edu /~bump/images/bonnell/history.html (188 words)

	NPCA Destination Finder
		The 785-foot summit of Mount Bonnell is the highest point in Austin, and provides sweeping views over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline beyond.
		Mount Bonnell provides an excellent introduction to the topography and terrain of Austin and the lakes region, and is a renowned picnic spot and romantic stroll.
		Include Mount Bonnell, Mayfield Park, and other lakeside parks in your long training runs or bike rides along the shores of Lake Austin and the Lower Colorado River.
	syndication.getoutdoors.com /npca/destination_summary/5297.html (139 words)

	Mount Bonnell- Austin, TX - VirtualTourist.com
		It's said that if a couple climb the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.
		Mount Bonnell overlooks a vast expanse of Austin.
		Bonnell has a great view of the river, the Austin skyline, and the gorgeous homes that line the river.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Austin-875823/Things_To_Do-Austin-Mount_Bonnell-BR-1.html (963 words)

	KXAN TV Tower, Austin
		These towers lined up on Mount Larson in West Austin 4 miles West of downtown make up a group that are known to Austinites as, the "West Austin Antenna Farm".
		One of the best places to see this is from Mount Bonnell on the other side of the river which is also a great place to view Austin's downtown.
		Mount Bonnell is the highest point in the city at 785 feet above sea level.
	www.emporis.com /en/wm/bu/?id=123151 (219 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Mount Bonnell is a summit within the western city limits of Austin in central Travis County (at 30°19' N, 97°46' W).
		In the early 1830s the peak supposedly acquired the name "Antonette's Leap," in memory of a woman who jumped to her death to escape Indians who had just killed her fiancé.
		Overlooking Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell stands at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level, nearly 200 feet higher than the surrounding area, and is a popular picnic area.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/MM/rjm28.html (180 words)

	BONNELL Family Tree, Genealogy, & Information - Interesting Facts(?) Page
		The SOUNDEX Code for BONNELL is B540 (Buenells is B542).
		The OLDEST house in Elizabeth, NJ, is the Nathaniel Bonnell House, at 1045 East Jersey Street, erected before 1682 by Bonnell, a French Huguenot.
		Many in the Bonnell / Bunnell tree were LOYALISTS (or Tories), some of whom have been documented by Paul J. Bunnell.
	www.kbsb.com /bonnelltree/fbi.htm (478 words)

	News 8 Austin \| 24 Hour Local News \| TOP STORIES
		The view from Mount Bonnell is getting trashy.
		Up the long trail of stairs is a special place for the city of Austin -- the top of Mount Bonnell.
		There are four to five officers on each shift who patrol more than 200 parks in the city.
	www.news8austin.com /content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=143001 (532 words)

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		Bonnell throws two middle kicks and lands a jab as Lave tries another front kick.
		Bonnell pounds and passes to side mount, but Lave gets to his feet in a clinch.
		Bonnell lands some heavy strikes, forcing the referee to end the fight.
	massmma.net /readMore.php?id=262 (4710 words)

	EDGE: Mount Bonnell
		Overlooking Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell stands at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level, nearly 200 feet higher than the surrounding area, and the highest point in the Austin city limits.
		Today the peak is named in honor of George W. Bonnell, an author and publisher of “The Texas Sentinel” newspaper, who came to from New York to Texas in 1836, “when he heard of a war for independence,” according to a plaque commemorating the peaks’ namesake.
		The true prize, however, to anyone brave enough to make the ascent is the granddaddy of all Central Texas views, with Lake Austin below, and the Austin city skyline upon the horizon.
	www.geocities.com /edgeofaustin/bonnell.htm (723 words)

	Four Seasons Hotel Austin - Attractions
		Mount Bonnell is one of Austin's oldest attractions and the city's highest perch at 785 feet (240 metres).
		Overlooking beautiful Lake Austin and Westlake Hills, Mount Bonnell abounds in stories of romance and mystery.
		The Mediterranean-style villa was built in 1916 by Texas legend Clara Driscoll and her husband, Henry Sevier, at the foot of Mount Bonnell.
	www.fourseasons.com /austin/attractions.html (2056 words)

	Mount Bonnell Austin aka Mt. Bonnell Austin
		Austin's Mount Bonnell is one of Austin's oldest tourist attractions being documented as far back as 1850.
		A wonderful place to picnic in the sun, Mt. Bonnell contains views of Town Lake and the Pennybacker or 360 Bridge as well as wonderful vistas of downtown.
		A Romantic Side Note: There is a legend that Mt. Bonnell was once called Antoinette's Leap, named after a damsel who leaped to her death to avoid capture from Indians that killed her lover, who fought to his death to defend her.
	www.austincityguide.com /content/mt-bonnell-austin.asp (352 words)

	Mount Bonnell \| Austin Sights & Activities \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		You can't get much higher than this in the Austin area, and if the view itself doesn't convince you of that, the 100 steps to the top surely will.
		The mountain is named after William Bonnell, a journalist and soldier who died during the Texas struggle for independence.
		Mount Bonnell has some of the most beautiful views of Austin.
	www.fodors.com /rants/rrread.cfm?destination=austin@17&class=Sights@20001&entity_id=146655&property=MOUNT%20BONNELL@372949&sort=&pg= (175 words)

	Austin, Texas
		In 1839 five mounted scouts ranged over a broad area of wilderness seeking a site for new capital city for the Republic of Texas.
		Austin’s beloved street lighting system began in 1895 when the first of the original 31 towers was mounted.
		Established in 1982 on land originally donated by Lady Bird Johnson, the Center has been created to stimulate research and education about preservation, propagation and use of wildflowers throughout the nation.
	www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/austin1.htm (2608 words)

	Mount Bonnell Park - Austin, TX, 78731-5733 - Citysearch
		It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.
		Go during the day to avoid the dating game, although the evening city lights are a view themselves.
		The whole city is visible from Mount Bonnell.
	austin.citysearch.com /profile/11353900 (234 words)

	Austin Texas Attractions
		From multi class sailboat and windsurfing regattas to competition ski boat, cruisers, cigarettes and mansion-like houseboats, Lake Travis maintains the marina facilities, public parks, boat ramp access and glorious hot summer weather making it a destination summer resort for outdoor enthusiasts from around the state and the country.
		The top of Mount Bonnell provides a great view of the hill country.
		Mount Bonnell also offers a nice little hike up and around the "mountain." Directions: from downtown Austin take Loop 1 (Mopac) north to 35th Street then west to Mount Bonnell Road.
	www.chinatownconnection.com /austin-texas-attractions.htm (789 words)

	Austin Colleges \| Austin, TX Universities
		A popular point of prominence in Austin is Mount Bonnell.
		At about 780 feet above sea level, Mount Bonnell is a natural limestone formation overlooking Lake Austin on the Colorado River.
		Austin enjoys an average of 300 sunny days per year and slightly varying temperatures throughout the year: 70° F in the spring, 84° F in the summer, 70° F in the fall and 50° F in the winter.
	www.colleges-in-texas.com /location/austin.htm (258 words)

	Bonnell Web Pages
		This is a list of Bonnell Homepages and web pages that relate to the Bonnell name in some fashion.
		Andrew Bonnell, lecturer in History at the University of Queensland, Australia
		Oral History Registor for Bonnell Roberts Honeycutt (1905-) at University of North Carolina at Asheville
	www.rbonnell.com /pages/webpages.html (365 words)

	americasroof news » Accidents
		Austin is considering a $500 fine for hiker who jumped the fence on Mount Bonnell and had to be rescued by helicopter.
		Boston.com reports Steven Mazerolle, 52, of China, broke his leg while climbing a steep snow and ice covered portion of the Appalachian Trail on Mount Cranberry in was with two others on Saturday when he fell on ice- and snow-covered rocks along a steep section of the Appalachian Trail on Maine’s Mount Cranberry.
		The Mail Tribune reports authorities are debating whether to fine Brian Lester Thibeault, 19, of Medford $150 for not filling out the Mount Hood permit and then having to be rescued.
	americasroof.com /wp/archives/category/accidents/page/4 (575 words)

	CRA-W DMP Program Summer 2004
		That evening, we finally went to Mount Bonnell.
		Mount Bonnell is the highest point in Austin with an awesome lookout over the whole city.
		After Mount Bonnell, Andy and I went to a place called Eddie V's for our last meal together.
	www.cs.utexas.edu /~coonske/week6.shtml (928 words)

	Mount Bonnell, Austin, Texas, National Symposium, conference, parks recreation, American Trails and greenways
		Mount Bonnell, Austin, Texas, National Symposium, conference, parks recreation, American Trails and greenways
		Come visit some of the local parks and special places that we treasure and like to share with others.
		We'll start off with a hike up Mount Bonnell to catch a glimpse of the Austin skyline and the central Texas Hill Country.
	www.americantrails.org /Austin/austintour.html (169 words)

	Covert Park at Mount Bonnell \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Austin \| Frommers.com
		For the best views of the city and Hill Country, ascend this mountaintop park, at 785 feet the highest point in Austin.
		The oldest tourist attraction in town, it has also long been a favorite spot for romantic trysts, and rumor has it that any couple who climbed the 106 stone steps to the top together would fall in love (an emotion often confused with exhaustion).
		The peak was named for George W. Bonnell, Sam Houston's commissioner of Indian affairs in 1836, while the far-from-secret park at the summit gets its moniker from Frank M. Covert, Jr., who donated the land to the city in 1939.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/austin/A7727.html (219 words)

	Amazon.com: Legend of Mount Bonnell and a Centennial welcoming: Books: Haver C Currie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Amazon.com: Legend of Mount Bonnell and a Centennial welcoming: Books: Haver C Currie
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		Mount Bonnell Listings — View All Mount Bonnell Listings In One Place - Updated Daily.
	www.amazon.com /Legend-Mount-Bonnell-Centennial-welcoming/dp/B0008655GU (401 words)

	Lakeside Luxury: Mount Bonnell, Lake Travis, and Lakeway \| Texas
		Mount Bonnell is the highest point in town with a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding hills.
		Visitors must park and walk up some steep steps to the lookout, but the view is well worth the climb.
		Lakeside Luxury: Mount Bonnell, Lake Travis, and Lakeway Topo Map
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XGP101-NW01 (255 words)

	Snow Plows, Salt Spreaders, Scrapers, Wings, Hitches
		Bonnell also carries a full line of Truck Equipment, Power Equipment and Municipal/Contractor Equipment.
		The “U” Series Under-Tailgate Spreader from Bonnell Industries is the most rugged on the market today.
		Our spreader’s unique design features a hydraulic safety shut-off valve and a stainless steel light bar with LED lighting.
	www.bonnell.com (106 words)

	Scenic Austin Texas
		Bonnell will be on your left at the top of 100 stone steps.
		As you leave Mt. Bonnell go north on Mt. Bonnell Road, turn right on Mt. Bonnell Drive, turn left on Balcones Drive, take another left onto Perry Lane, and turn left again onto Ridge Oak.
		Here you will find a small hilltop park built above a city water reservoir that offers dramatic views of the Loop 360 bridge, Austin Country club, Lake Austin Peninsula, and Cat Mountain.
	www.texasoutside.com /views.htm (2066 words)

	Welcome to UT Family Programs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Mount Bonnell is a summit within the western city limits of Austin in central Travis County.
		Mount Bonnell Road is reached via W. th
		Long a treasured swimming hole for Austinites, this grotto-like pool is one of Texas’; most beautiful.
	www.utexas.edu /international/utfamily/outdoors.html (518 words)

	Things to Do
		With sheer cliff walls, lush vegetation, and popular swimming areas, the Barton Creek greenbelt is truly a treasure.
		Mount Bonnell: The Colorado River is seen winding through the Hill Country from atop Mount Bonnell.
		Over 700 feet above sea level, this natural limestone formation stands about 200 feet above the surrounding area.
	www.texassailing.org /nationals/austin/index_files/thingstodo.htm (421 words)

	Texas: Austin, the state capitol - 31- Colorado River fr Mount Bonnell 2004 - Worldisround photo
		Texas: Austin, the state capitol - 31- Colorado River fr Mount Bonnell 2004 - Worldisround photo
		Spectacular Views in Austin picture - We returned to the top of Mount Bonnell trying to find out what has been changed since last visit 10 years ago.
		We returned to the top of Mount Bonnell trying to find out what has been changed since last visit 10 years ago.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/67045/photo35.html (115 words)

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