Texas Trotter

Looking for a great way to spend the weekend in the Phoenix area?   Nature-lovers across the Arizona region have a reason to celebrate, with a gateway to exploration and adventure they won’t want to miss! The nearby Tonto National Forest is one of the largest forests in Arizona and features the amazing Lower Salt River, a rip-roaring spectacle that runs right through the heart of the forest.   Now, guests can experience a two-hour special kayak tour event that’s sure to dazzle the eye and the senses! Summer is the best time of year to really go outside and experience everything that local nature has to offer. Set out from Saguaro Lake, paddle along the Salt River, and enjoy some absolutely stunning wildlife, including the park’s special herd of wild horses.   No kayaking experience will be necessary as full instruction will be provided, with a fine selection of tour departure times available throughout the day. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a bit of fresh air and sunshin...

The Alamo isn’t the only iconic location that San Antonio has to offer!  If there’s one place I truly love more than anyplace else in the Downtown San Antonio area, it’s definitely the River Walk. This scenic riverside location offers visitors the chance to enjoy a sense of quiet serenity, the perfect family activity for those who enjoy a good walk.  But that isn’t all the River Walk offers! Just recently, running to January 30th, the San Antonio River Authority has now authorized river kayaking right on the water! Here, visitors can rent a kayak and enjoy riding down the River Walk as it winds down through San Antonio’s world-famous Downtown Business District. It’s an easy, breezy 3.5-mile flat-water kayak trip that you and your family won’t want to miss! While advanced registration is required and there will be a rental fee for the kayak, paddles, and life vest, the opportunity is very much worth the cost and you can enjoy a great introspective look at Downtown San Antonio r...