Texas Rivers Protection Association

The San Marcos River Cleanup
2024-03-02 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
San Marcos River Cleanup 2024 (not to be confused with the City of San Marcos’ city-wide cleanup on the same day). Their event consists mostly of people cleaning up the parks and watershed (creeks, ditches and so forth on foot). They call their event the Great Texas River Clean Up. They have an adopt-a-spot page for folks to adopt an area in San Marcos: http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/3357/Adopt-a-Spot

2024 Detailed Information on the San Marcos River Cleanup

River Kayak Instructor Certification
2024-03-22 09:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00
ACA Level 2 workshop led by Grace Arianoutsos and Patti Carothers. Call 713-828-7582 for more info.

Brazos River Clean Up and Dinner
2024-05-18 08:00 - 20:00
Join Friends of the Brazos River, Rio Brazos Chapter Texas Master Naturalist, Texas Master Naturalist, Texas Conservation Alliance and Texas Land Conservancy to protect and keep the Brazos River natural! All Texas Master Naturalist Chapter members are welcome.

Please sign up/RSVP to confirm your attendance (Clean Up and/or Dinner/Activities) and sign Liability Waiver: https://txmn.org/rbc/brazos-river-cleanup/

Clean Up: Primary meeting place: Glen Rose High School Parking lot (900 Stadium Dr., Glen Rose, TX 76043) at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for river section assignment, instructions on trash disposal, supplies, and to sign required waivers. Cleanup will last 2 to 5 hours, dependent upon river section assigned.

Join us to clean up the Brazos! Bring your kayaks or canoes and life jackets to help remove litter. We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes available on a first come basis. We also have several areas that can be cleaned up on foot along the riverbank and in shallow areas. There are options to camp at Little L Ranch all weekend long, stay at an area motel or B&B, or drive in and out for the day.

Dinner: At 6pm Saturday, a special dinner and gathering for all participants will be held at Little L Ranch, 503 County Road 423, Nemo, TX 76070 (On south and west of Brazos River). FBR is sponsoring BBQ catered by Celebration Restaurant. Register / RSVP here for dinner, cleanup and camping.

Directions from Hwy 67 @ FM-199 (.6 mile east of Brazos River 67 bridge) to Little L Ranch

Directions from Glen Rose High School to Little L Ranch

FAQ:

Q: What to bring?A: Hat and/or sun visor, refillable water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, sack lunch & preferred snack, emergency contact information, waterproof pouch (for your valuables, cell phone) or a compact dry bag, shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (sneakers, watersports shoes), work gloves.Optional: Towel, toiletries, change of clothes.

Q: Do we need to bring our own canoe or kayak?A: We expect to have canoes and kayaks and lifejackets/paddles available for most, if not all participants. When you register, please indicate if you plan to bring your own and whether you plan to attend the FBR annual meeting on Friday evening. There also are segments for some participants to walk and pick up trash along the shoreline.

Q: How long will we be on the river?A: Depending on your team’s segment of the river and the flow of the Brazos, plan on approximately on anywhere between 2 and 5 hours on the river.

Additional info and Little L Ranch camping details: Richard Grayson rhg500@gmail.com; 214-733-4140

Work Days Hidalgo Falls
2024-09-28 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00
Workers needed to ready the TRPA campground for the October 11-14 River Festival. Bring gloves, water, tools. Lunch provided. Kayaking afterwards!

14th Annual Hidalgo Falls Texas River Festival 2024
2024-10-12 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Hidalgo Falls, TRPA Property, 5342 Camp Road, Navasota, Texas, 77868
Hidalgo Falls Kayak Instruction, 2020

Join TRPA members and paddling enthusiasts for the Hidalgo Falls River Festival 2024! A weekend of skills development, river paddling, friendship, outdoor film festival and all-around paddlesport camaraderie. Purchase tickets below!

Hidalgo Falls River Festival 2024 offers strokes, maneuvers, and rescue classes for both beginner and intermediate paddlers. Even if you’ve taken the river skills classes in the past, you might want a refresher or simply wish to learn from a different instructor. All our paddling instructors are certified by the ACA, USCA, and/or the American Red Cross.

This year’s food vendor is Lady Banks Living featuring Chef Marquis Collier. Oh, yeah! Meal plan tickets are available.

Hidalgo Falls River Festival 2024 entry fee is $40 per person which includes one night camping and all dry land classes.

The $50 ticket includes entry fee plus the Brazos River trip or one all day trip.

TRPA members get an additional night of free camping.

Sorry, no dogs at the festival!

There will be a pre-sale of festival tee shirts and hopefully some will be available at the event.

The Hidalgo Falls shaded campground has 3 full toilet and shower facilities. Tent camping and RV camping are encouraged, but no hookups. Register and buy your tickets here as soon as possible. Please contact Grace Arianoutsos by text at 214-563-7057 or email vicepresident@txrivers.org for info on RV camping or the festival.

Activities include:

Paddling on moving water

Learn to roll a kayak

On-water communications

Hidalgo Falls Orientation class

How to choose a boat & gear

Guided Brazos River trips on Saturday & Sunday

Guided Navasota River trip on Saturday

Guided Yegua River trip on Saturday

(Practically) Full Moon Dinner Paddle Sunday

First Aid for Paddlers

Early Morning Stretching and Yoga

Blacklight Surprises After Dark – Saturday

Canoe/Kayak Camping

Used Gear and Boat Sale

Understanding River Gages

Best Knots for Paddlers and Campers

Survival Skills on the Water (Up a Creek Without a Paddle?)

Red Cross CPR and First Aid Update

Park ‘N Play for Intermediate River Paddlers

How to Plan a Trip

Inquire about ACA Kayak Instructor Certification

Rescue Ropes

Local Geology

Meet TPWD Game Wardens and the local EMS Rescue Squad

Ticket Details and Pricing Options:

Entry, Camping and Food:

Basic Entry Fee $40 (includes one night of camping and dry land classes)

Premium Entry Fee $50 (includes entry fee plus Brazos River trip or one all day trip)

Extra Night of Camping $10 (TRPA members get free extra night of camping)

Saturday Night Practically Full Moon Dinner Paddle $20

Meal Plans:

5 Meals – $95 (will lower price if minimum number sign up)

3 Meals – $

Free Classes:

(included with entry fee, please register below so we can manage class sizes)

First Aid for Paddlers

Blacklight Surprises After Dark – Saturday

Canoe/Kayak Camping

Understanding River Gages

Best Knots for Paddlers and Campers

Rescue Ropes

Local Geology – What are those Rocks made of?

Wilderness Survival Skills (4 hr. class)

Friction Fire Skills

Additional Paid Classes:

$20 Classes:

Paddler Fitness

Brazos River Trip (if you have already taken another trip)

$40 Classes

Basic Strokes & Maneuvers

Basic Rescues

River Strokes & Maneuvers

River Rescues

Kayak Rolling

Kayak Park ‘N Play

American Red Cross CPR and First Aid with certification card

Details continue to be added! Check back often or text Grace Arianoutsos by text at 214-563-7057 or email vicepresident@txrivers.org. Register and buy your tickets here as soon as possible.

Paddle Hidalgo Falls Use Fees
2024-12-01 00:00 - 2027-01-31 23:59 | Hidalgo Falls, 5342 Camp Rd, Navasota, TX, 77868, United States
HIDALGO FALLS USE OPTIONS

A variety of tickets are available for TRPA members who have completed the Hidalgo Falls orientation. As a member you are able to visit for a day or plan for multiple days by taking advantage of the overnight camping facilities. Day use tickets do not include overnight tent camping, if you intend to camp, please select the camping ticket.

HIDALGO FALLS USE POLICIES

All tickets are for a specific day identified on the ticket registration

Completed registration information required to access property indicating the date of intended visit. All guest registrations must include the host member name, mobile phone and email address.

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.

Every individual, member or not, accessing the site must have a use fee paid and signed waiver completed in advance for the date they intend to visit.

Guests (non-members) must be accompanied by a TRPA member

All visitors, members and their guests, must comply with TRPA Hidalgo Falls Orientation rules or risk revocation of site access privileges.
