As beautiful at they may be, it's time to say so long to serene beaches and howdy to the heart of Texas as we shift Gadling's Instagram feed from a Hawaiian paradise to the raucous party that is South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin.

Each year, thousands descend on the city – adding upwards of 300,000 to Austin's population – to discover new music, attend industry panels, tackle food trucks and realize that they too can pull off a pair of cowboy boots.

Throughout this week, I'll be riding the whirlwind of all-day parties and food truck treats – and maybe even a few eye-of-the storm moments, documenting some of the beautiful landscapes of Ladybird Lake and Barton Creek Greenbelt, where lucky locals indulge in an awe-inspiring oasis busy with a different kind of crowd – wildlife.

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[Photo by @germanustariz on Instagram]