Colorado River 100

Posted on June 24, 2024

Calling all paddlers to the Colorado River 100, aka CR100, a 62-mile canoe/kayak race on the Colorado River, originating in Bastrop, Texas, and ending in…

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SUP El Camino Race 2024

Posted on May 31, 2024

The SUP El Camino Real, Texas’ original SUP River Race, returns to charming Bastrop, TX, on Aug. 9-10, 2024 with Friday Night Sprints, Saturday Morning…

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SUP El Camino Real 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023

Grab your water clothes and head to Bastrop, Texas for the 10th running of Texas’ longest standing SUP race – the one and only down…

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Colorado River Overnight Kayak Trip 2023

Posted on March 9, 2023

Join REI for a weekend spent kayaking the Colorado River downstream of Austin bordering the Lost Pines Region in Bastrop County, Texas. This overnight paddling…

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Bastrop’s River of Lights 2022

Posted on November 18, 2022

Take in the River of Lights in Bastrop, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 through Jan. 3, 2023 to see traditional to cartoon lighted displays and some…

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Savor the Outdoors

Posted on October 13, 2022

Dine at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in this unique collaboration between the park, Roaming Fire, Treaty Oak Distillery and Richard’s Rainwater. Enjoy the forest as…

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We are all Outdoorsmen in Bastrop County!

Posted on September 21, 2022

Visit the forests during bird’s Fall Migration Season It’s Fall migratory season for over for 400 species and nearly 2 billion birds on their long…

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Bastrop River Rally – Spring 2022

Posted on March 22, 2022

Enjoy a morning on the Colorado River while also making a big difference in the environment. Keep Bastrop County Beautiful is hosting it’s biannual River…

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*VIRTUAL* Smithville Eco/Photo Fest 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020

Beginning Oct. 10, Eco/Photo Fest will kick off a weeklong series of virtual conferences that focus on the connection between photographic instruction and relatable topics…

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Full Moon Paddle – Fall 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019

There is nothing like being on the river under the light of a full moon! Our experienced guides will take you on an enchanting night…

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