The common perception of Texas is a sandy countryside place filled with horses, cowboys and country music. Obviously, a part of that is true but Texas is so much more than that, being a place with much outdoor beauty. There are many rolling hills, a gulf coast and high plains that can be explored. Texas features 3,700 streams of 15 large rivers. With this in mind, it should come as absolutely no surprise to find that there are various kayaking opportunities that have to be considered by those that love the sport. You can easily experience wonderful kayaking in the following locations.
Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake is right in downtown Austin, offering quite an impressive urban kayaking experience. Locals see it as a lovely in city playground featuring spectacular views of the downtown area and shady areas you can explore in order to feel as if you are in a hideaway. Lady Bard Lake features different sections that are different when compared to each other. The experience that is possible ranges from listening to live music played on the shore to bat watching while under Congress Avenue Bridge. According to many, Lady Bird Lake East is the best part for kayakers.
Guadalupe River
Guadalupe River is right in the middle of Hill Country. This is a crystal clear, spring fed river that is often used for paddling, swimming, fishing and tubing. If you are a paddler, the class III rapids will be really attractive since they are present on flat water surfaces. Guadalupe River is basically a great river oasis with much greenery made out of oak, sycamore, pecan trees and cypress. Angling kayakers can enjoy trout fishing here, marking Guadalupe as the only river offering that all year long.
Colorado River
This is the 18th river in US according to length and the longest one with a mount and a source in Texas. Colorado goes through Central Texas and is quite renowned for the kayaking experience that is perfect for the beginners that do not want to be faced with hazardous places or rapids. Much vegetation will be present below and above the water, shading paddlers and fish. In the southern part of the Colorado River, the banks are steeper and the river becomes more scenic with sandstone bluffs and cliffs.
Blanco River
Blanco is located close to Wimberley and is highly recommended for advanced and medium paddlers. It features steep cliffs and rolling hills, giving access to a wilder kayaking experience with beautiful scenery. You will only be able to go kayaking towards the down area of the river during flood conditions. This can be a little dangerous, thus the location is not recommended for beginners. If the water levels are normal, the river becomes too shallow and cannot be navigated.
