Summit Outdoor Leadership

CALVARY MEN'S PADDLE
Great trip on the Colorado River (TX) today with a dozen men from Calvary Baptist Church Smithville! We saw sandstone cliffs, watched a great blue heron, petted a spotted gar, and jumped from a rope swing.

Along the way, we asked the kayakers to find one example of healthy tree and one example of a tree barely clinging to life. At a pause in the shade, they shared details about the trees they observed, then we read Psalm 1, discussing what it means to be "like a tree planted by streams of (living) water)." A great discussion of what keeps us healthy and encourages our growth followed.

Afterward, the crew chowed down on the best new BBQ in the state of Texas, Bubby's BBQ. Thanks Jay for delicious brisket and "Texas Twinkies."

Lots of outdoor fun happening at our local state park!

👀 Check out our June programs! Don’t be bored this summer, bring the family for a fun time under the Pines at Bastrop State Park!

🌲Kids 12 and under are free at all Texas State Parks! Adults are $5 per person for entrance fees. Programs are completely free to attend after park entrance fees are paid.

⛈️ All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation if inclement weather is occurring.

We highly recommend fishing in a Texas State Park!

And if you want to learn how to fish, did you know some of our guide team are certified with TPWD as Angler Educators?

This Saturday, June 6, is Free Fishing Day in Texas, which means anyone can fish in public waters without a fishing license. It's the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, introduce someone new to fishing, and enjoy Texas' lakes, rivers, bays, and streams.

Grab your rod, gather the family, and celebrate one of Texas' favorite outdoor traditions. Learn more here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/free-fishing-opportunities

Photo Credit: Jonathan Vail Photography

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What else you got for them?

How cool is this! Click the link and select the “Blooms Across Texas” Basemap.

From Bluebonnets to Prairie Verbena, Texas roadsides are blooming. TxDOT plants nearly 30,000 pounds of wildflower seeds each year, helping reduce erosion, support pollinators, and bring beauty to our roadsides. Explore the Blooms Across Texas map and start your next adventure: https://ow.ly/U2sk50YJSn6