Texans love to make a splash. So stock the cooler and grab your river shoes—it’s time to dive in and test the waters.
Wendy Alley Mladenka, San Bernard EC: A family day of kayaking on the Colorado River near Beason’s Park in Columbus.
Angela Ried, Grayson-Collin EC: The Frio River in Garner State Park.
Tawni and Michael Wayne Solise, Bandera EC: Stopping for a drink at sunset in Bandera.
Morris Childers, Houston County EC: “This is me, my wife, Johna, and our yellow Lab, Jema, riding the Neches River in Trinity County. When the river is up, it’s our favorite place to be!”
Ben Rogers, Deep East Texas EC: “A kayak is the best way to experience Caddo Lake.”
Jazzmin Aguayo, Pedernales EC: “Kayaking beneath a cypress canopy along the peaceful water in Wimberley.”
Steve Coyle, Pedernales EC: “Enjoying the clear waters of the Devils River on the last morning of our five-day float.”
Betty Alvarado, CoServ: “We live in Denton and love to take our grandson canoeing or hiking at nearby Ray Roberts Lake State Park.”
Sarah Hicks, Tri-County EC: “Kayaking down the river in Lake Mineral Wells State Park.”
Tony Plutino, Central Texas EC: “A kayaker drops into a rapid on the Llano River, just below Ranch Road 1871 in Mason County.”
Tawni and Michael Wayne Solise, Bandera EC: “Horseplay during a river ride.”
Brittany Atkins, CoServ: “Kayaking the Colorado River in Austin.”
Barbara Jones, Trinity Valley EC: “Teaching my 7-year-old grandson to paddle our canoe. Keith shows natural talent for it as we navigate the backwaters of the East Fork of the Trinity River.”
Diane Smedley, Tri-County EC: “Tubing the cool waters of the Guadalupe River.”
James Swan, Pedernales EC: “Heading out onto a still river after camping on a midstream island.”
