Floating TexasFloating Texas Journal
Updates from the site, river recaps, and the occasional safety note.
weathersciencefloodingoutlookWhat the Pacific Is Telling Us About Summer 2026 in Texas
The Pacific is running hot and El Niño is showing up early. Here is what that probably means for the Hill Country rivers between now and Halloween.
friogarnerconcantrip-planningA Weekend on the Frio: Garner State Park, Concan, and the Best Spots in Between
Three hours from Austin, four from Houston, and worth every mile. Here's how to spend two days on the Frio without missing the parts that matter.
seasonsplanningtubing2026When Does Texas Tubing Season Start? A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
April through October on the Hill Country rivers, what to expect each month, and what 2026's El Niño setup is likely to do to the season.
safetygaugeseducationconditionsHow to Read a Texas River Gauge: CFS, Gauge Height, and When to Stay Home
Two numbers on every gauge: flow and height. Knowing what they mean is the difference between a great Saturday and a story that ends in a helicopter.
guadalupetubingaccess-pointsplanningThe 5 Best Tubing Access Points on the Guadalupe River
From the Gruene crowd to the upstream quiet of the state park, here are the five Guadalupe put-ins worth knowing, and which one to pick on which day.
riverscomparisontubingplanningGuadalupe vs. Comal vs. San Marcos vs. Frio: Which Texas River Is Right for Your Float?
Four Hill Country rivers, four very different days. Here's an honest comparison from somebody who has done all of them, with kids and without.