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Explore Spring Lake at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

August 21, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

The Meadows Center Snorkeling Tour in San Marcos
The Meadows Center guides small groups of snorkelers on educational tours of Spring Lake (Credit: The Meadows Center)

Rejoice, Central Texans! For the first time in decades, members of the public are allowed to enter the crystal-clear waters at Spring Lake in San Marcos. Exclusive yet affordable snorkeling tours, scuba diving excursions, and stand-up paddleboarding tours of the lake are now available through The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: san marcos

15 Ways to Savor a San Marcos Day Trip

July 13, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan 6 Comments

Texas State Tubes San Marcos River

No San Marcos day trip would be complete without a float on the river

No one likes leaving the beautiful playground that is Austin, but a change of pace and scenery can rejuvenate the soul. San Marcos, an easy jaunt south, tempts with adventures in and on the San Marcos River, charming craft breweries, tried and true eateries, and little to no traffic.

Here’s what I discovered during my San Marcos getaway.

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Live Music Meets Tubing at Float Fest 2017

August 7, 2017 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Float Fest 2017

Credit: Brandon Navarro

Guest article by Brandon Navarro

If there is one thing that immediately comes to mind when I think about the city of Austin, it’s the music. On any given night, you can go into coffee shops, hole in the wall bars, and restaurants, and there will be live music of every kind playing. Everything from live shows to music videos are celebrated here. Not only that, but Austin is home to music festivals that range from well-known to new: SXSW, ACL Fest, Levitation, Reggae Fest, and Austin Food + Wine Festival are just a few of the many that come to mind.

Many don’t realize it, but there’s a new kind of festival in the Austin area. In its short lifespan of four years, Float Fest has grown into something people have been and will keep talking about. When a river can cool you off and spit you out right where the good music starts, that’s where most of us want to be.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music Tagged With: san marcos

Buzz Down to San Marcos for a Lovely Afternoon at Middleton Brewing

January 13, 2017 by Ashley Alkek Leave a Comment

Middleton Brewing in San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, 40 miles south of Austin, stands a 10-barrel brewpub by the name of Middleton Brewing. It’s one of those places you’re grateful to stumble upon, worth a trip on its own.

Middleton Brewing has 15 styles of beer, all crafted with pride and served in the most friendly manner. Patron-friendly, dog-friendly, kid-friendly. The whole aesthetic oozes relaxation and quality chill-time. Coming in for a visit solo? No problem. Looking to learn more about how a certain type of beer is made? Check. Wanting to celebrate any event at all with friends and family? This is the place. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: beer, brewery, craft beer, san marcos

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