Archive for the 'Kayak/canoe/tube' Category

Sep 05 2008

Posted by CyberCelt under Day Trips, Education, Family Fun, Guided Tours, Hike/Bike/Run, Kayak/canoe/tube, Museums, Music, Nature, Performing Arts, RV Travel, Rivers, Skywatching

Family Fun in Austin

Come Dance! 2008

Totally Free Event

Butler Dance Education Center
501 W. 3rd St.
Austin  TX  78701

Think you can dance? Want to try? Ballet Austin hosts a day of free dance classes of all types — modern dance, tap, flamenco, hula, jazz, Broadway theater style and yes, ballet. The 40-minute classes start on the hour beginning at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m

There’s also ongoing previews of the family-friendly show Not Afraid of the Dark and a special ‘Nutcracker’ room decked with sets and costumes from the holiday spectacular and ready for your early holiday photo opportunity. Bring the camera and lots of film!

Other things to do in the neighborhood:

Austin Children’s Museum

201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Near the intersection of Colorado St and W 2nd St
(512) 472-2499 www.austinkids.org

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Community Night Wednesdays: 5-8pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm

Adult: $5.50
Children 2 yrs.and up: $5.50
Children 12-23 months: $3.50
Children under 12 months: FREE

Zilker Park/Barton Springs/Botanical Gardens

Swim Fees
Senior    $1.00
Adult     $3.00
Junior (12-17)   $2.00
Child (11- under)   $1.00
Parking fee at Zilker  $3.00 (March through September)

Bring the family to Austin early and and stay the day.  Picnic in Zilker Park.  Hike or bike the trail around Lady Bird Lake. Swim in the sacred waters of Barton Springs. Ride the train around Zilker Park. Rent a canoe on :Lady Bird Lake.

Austin Duck Adventures

Austin Duck Amphibious Boat Tours

Monday and Tuesday: 2 PM
Wednesday through Friday: 11 AM & 2 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM, 2 PM & 4 PM

All public tours depart from the Austin Visitor Information Center at 209 E. Sixth Street
Adults - $25.95 + tax
Children (2 and Under) - Free
Children (Age 3-12) - $15.95
Seniors and Students - $23.95 + tax

Bob Bullock State of Texas Museum

The Dark Knight : Batman

Visit the Bob Bullock State of Texas Museum and see The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience.  Come see Batman six stories high as he fights the Joker and crime in Gotham City.

See the Bats!  See the Bats!

When and Where To See the Congress Avenue Bats:

The best bat views are in August when the young pups join their mothers in the nightly flights. It can take as long as 45 minutes for all the bats to exit the bridge. Flights normally occur around 8 to 8:30 pm but could be earlier or later. Call the Bat Hotline at 416-5700 ext. 3636 for times. In addition to lining up on the sidewalks along the Congress Avenue bridge there are other safer and popular spots for bat-watching:

Doesn’t it shound like a great weekend for the family.  Do as much or as little as you wish.  Spend all the time indoors to beat the heat or cool down naturally in Barton Springs.

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Aug 01 2008

Posted by CyberCelt under Camping, Family Fun, Kayak/canoe/tube, Lakes, RV Travel, Rivers, Scuba/Snorkel

Top 25 Swimming Holes in Texas

Swimming in 72 degree water is cool

San Marcos River Has Many Swimming Holes

I was going to update my posts about swimming holes, but then I saw that Texas Monthly magazine has done all the work for me.

Springs Eternal <- click to read about the Top 25 swimming holes in Texas.

Be Cool <-click to view multimedia slide show of Texas swimming holes,

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Jun 25 2008

Posted by CyberCelt under Beach, Birding, Family Fun, Fish/Hunt, Kayak/canoe/tube, Nature, RV Parks, RV Travel, Scuba/Snorkel, Wildlife Watching

Island Time in Port Aransas

All roads lead to Port A

Port Aransas

Port Aransas is an island paradise tucked away on the Gulf Coast, reached by car ferry from Aransas Pass or by driving up Mustang Island from Corpus Christi. Port Aransas is the only town on Mustang Island and inhabits 8 miles of the 18-mile long barrier island. Everything moves on Island Time in Port Aransas, so relax and enjoy all that this Texas treasure has to offer.

Boardwalk over Dunes

The bays, jetties and deep Gulf waters offer the finest fishing around. Take an excursion for sport fishing, spearfishing or scuba diving. Grab the Jetty Boat to St. Jo Island for a few hours or the day. Sign up for a sunset cruise, a gambling or a dolphin encounter.

Visit the Fennessey Ranch, 4,000 acres of wetlands, meadows and natural lakes for discovery and photography. More than 500 species of birds visit annually, making Port A one of the most popular birding destinations in Texas.

Dune grasses wave in the sunset

Rent a bike or electric buggie to zip around the town. Kayak, kite board or surf. Build a sandcastle or just lay back and relax the temperate climate. Remember, you are on island time.

RVers will love Port Aransas. Some of the RV parks in Port A are right on the beach. Others are located inland within walking distance to restaurants or on the trolley route. Some offer amenities like pools, wi-fi and cable.

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Jun 17 2008

Posted by CyberCelt under Kayak/canoe/tube, Rivers, Sports

Unofficial Results TWS

Unofficial winners of the 2008 Texas Water Safari that started at 9 am on Saturday. You may find more information on the remaining entrants on On3Go.com.

Yes, there are still people on the river at 3:34 am on Tuesday.  It is a demanding race.  I will try to get more updated records posted.  I believe there were some records broken during this race.

Arriving Position Number Name Time In Time Out Comment
1 23 Cochran; Glock; Yonley; Rendon; Mynar; Mynar; Rask Mo 00:34
2 314 Stephens; Russell; Lopez; Cruz; Romero; Cruz; Stephens Mo 02:15
3 8006 Qualls; Wytaske; Ameen; Hoffart; Maika; Prochaska; Stinson Mo 09:02
4 221 Rask; Yonley; Kittle Mo 10:03
5 807 Harras; Daniel; Pye; Dupont; Stafford; Stafford; Daniel Mo 10:59

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Jun 10 2008

Posted by CyberCelt under Famous Texans, Kayak/canoe/tube, Rivers, Sports

World’s Toughest Boat Race

Cotton Seed Rapids

Photograph by Lee Deviney, all rights reserved

The most grueling boat race in the world, the Texas Water Safari, will start at 9 am on June 14, 2008 in San Marcos, Texas.

Since 1963, thousands of canoeists have started the 260+ mile race. The course of the Texas Water Safari (TWS) begins in the headwaters of the San Marcos River, flows past the confluence of the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers to the convergence of the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers, and then follows the length of the Guadalupe River to the Gulf coast.

Safari entrants must pack all provisions–food, equipment and items of repair–in their boat or on their person before the start of the race. Nothing may be purchased or delivered to a team during the race except water and/or ice. Teams must arrive at mandated checkpoints by specific times to remain competitive and finish within 100 hours to win the coveted Safari patch.

Please visit the new Texas Water Safari website for more information.

For some of the best “safari horror stories” view Bob Brooks personal website.

Canoeman.com has the history of the Texas Water Safari and some incredible historical photographs of the first Texas Water Safari.

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