About this episode

The episode explores an urban scavenger hunt in Austin that teaches navigation and exploration through public transit.

What happens when you hand teams a stack of clues, the Transit App, a free bus pass, and then issue one non-negotiable rule—no rideshare? Urban Quest turns Austin into a living classroom where kids and adults learn to navigate Cap Metro, discover hidden gems, and build confidence through exploration. We tag along with two teams racing between the Texas Capitol, the UT campus, and Amy’s Ice Cream, racking up points with museum puzzles, hula hooping, and mural photo hunts, all while showing how...

People in this episode

Hosts: Louis, Chris

Topics covered

• scavenger hunt
• public transit
• exploration
• education
• community engagement

Keywords

• scavenger hunt
• public transit
• Austin
• Cap Metro
• exploration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cap Metro

Places: Austin, Texas Capitol, UT campus, Amy’s Ice Cream

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