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Move over ATX, we’re paddling in the 210

Two lakes where you can rent paddle boards (without driving to Austin)
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Kayak and paddle board rentals may start as early as spring. | Photo by @gotravelyourworld
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department announced that a license agreement for non-motorized watercraft rentals was approved by City Council.

In partnership with The Expedition School, this agreement will bring recreational watercraft rentals to Elmendorf Lake Park and Woodlawn Lake Park. This includes canoes, single and tandem kayaks, and — you guessed it — standup paddle boards.

But that’s not all. The Expedition School will also offer outdoor structured programming featuring adaptive paddling, health and wellness programs, camps, and professional water safety courses.

Continuing to build on its legacy of inclusion, the City of San Antonio hopes to offer accessible recreational opportunities and educational programming for residents. “We look forward to seeing people of all abilities kayaking and enjoying outdoor activities at Woodlawn Lake Park and Elmendorf Lake Park,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Homer Garcia III.

The Expedition School, whose mission is to provide the best and safest quality outdoor education experiences, has operated in Austin since 2006. This new agreement will allow the organization to begin expanding its connections to the Alamo City.

Rentals and educational programming are anticipated to launch this spring.

Already got your gear? Here’s a list of where you can hit the waters.
  • Eagleland Zone | Enter: between Eagleland and Lone Star | Boundary: Lone Star railroad trellis to Alamo Street
  • King William Zone | Enter: Guenther Street | Boundary: Nueva Street to Alamo Street
  • Mission Reach Zone | Enter: Various sites (see map) | Northern Boundary: Lone Star Boulevard | Southern Boundary: Camino Couhuilteca
  • The following city parks: Elmendorf Lake Park, Medina River Natural Area, Miller’s Pond Park, South Side Lions Park, Woodlawn Lake Park (see list for launch zones)
As of August 2011, no permit will be required for the previously mentioned activities. More details and information will be posted on the CoSA Parks and Recreation website.
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Save the bees, drink sotol 🐝

JW Marriott San Antonio and Desert Door Texas Sotol partner to save bees
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We’re so(tol) excited to try this new drink and save the bees. | Photo by JW Marriott San Antonio
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and Desert Door Texas Sotol have partnered to serve a signature cocktail exclusive to the resort for the preservation of Texas bees.

The cocktail, Paloma Preserve, can be purchased at any of the resort’s restaurants and bars. The drink uses Desert Door Texas Sotol’s Pollinator spirit, which is made from the West Texas-grown evergreen sotol plant — similar in profile to agave-based spirits like tequila and mezcal.

Pollinator was created with mesquite, persimmon, and honeysuckle, which are native plants that are pollinated by Texas bee species.

According to Desert Door’s nonprofit foundation Wild Spirit Wild Places, 40% of the honeybee population is lost every year in Texas due to pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, and disease.

Recently, honey harvested at the resort was also used in the brewing process of a new beer, Hill Country Honey Blonde, in partnership with Freetail Brewing Company.
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