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South Texas’ ongoing, long-term drought is drying up springs, lakes, and rivers. Here are the numbers.
Read full article: South Texas’ ongoing, long-term drought is drying up springs, lakes, and rivers. Here are the numbers.Records low water levels continue to plague area lakes and rivers, while springs are drying up. Where do we stand? And what does it mean for you?
Video shows Jacob’s Well looking ‘gorgeous’ after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yet
Read full article: Video shows Jacob’s Well looking ‘gorgeous’ after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yetVideos and photos show water flowing from Jacob’s Well for the first time in many months.
Before and after photos show dire conditions at popular swimming hole Jacob’s Well
Read full article: Before and after photos show dire conditions at popular swimming hole Jacob’s WellSwimming hasn’t been allowed at Jacob’s Well for the past two summers and newly posted photos of the spring-fed swimming hole make it clear why the Hill Country hot spot has been closed.
Swimming at Jacob’s Well is canceled ‘for the foreseeable future,’ park officials say
Read full article: Swimming at Jacob’s Well is canceled ‘for the foreseeable future,’ park officials sayOne of the most popular swimming holes in Texas will remain closed “for the foreseeable future” due to low water levels and spring flow, according to Hays County Parks officials.
Jacob’s Well area needs ‘significant rainfall’ in order to reopen for swimming in 2023
Read full article: Jacob’s Well area needs ‘significant rainfall’ in order to reopen for swimming in 2023One of the most popular swimming holes in Texas could be closed for the second year in a row after the second driest year on record.
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9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopened amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: 9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopened amid coronavirus pandemicSAN ANTONIO – Many outdoor activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic but several swimming holes near San Antonio have reopened. The Hill Country is full of unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a daycation. Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole are both in Wimberley, about an hour’s drive from downtown San Antonio, and are open for swimming. Krause Springs in Spicewood reopened May 21 and is approximately an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city.
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Stunning swimming holes near San Antonio
Read full article: Stunning swimming holes near San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – The Hill Country is full of hidden places to swim and cool off, including 10 unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a day trip. The first two, Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole, are in Wimberley about an hour’s drive from downtown San Antonio. Krause Springs - Photo courtesy Josie LugoSchumacher Crossing in Hunt is also about an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city. Guadalupe River State Park is less than an hour from San Antonio.