AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Robert Redford was well known for many things; he was an actor, an Oscar-winning director, the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, the godfather of independent cinema, an activist and environmentalist, and more.

Redford died on Tuesday at 89, and many film lovers are recounting his legacy to honor him.

While Redford's roles and work in film are what he's most famous for, the indie film patriarch also had strong ties to the Austin area, including one of Texas' most famous swimming holes.

Redford spent time in Austin during his formative years, since his mother and grandfather were from the city. He talked about his road trips from California to Texas in an interview with Orion magazine just last year.

Redford said in that interview that those trips between California

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