More kayaking from the Hot springs Historic Area

Lupe didn't get enough kayaking on his trip two weeks ago (AusTexGuys Blog: Our first adventure with the new Kayak on the Rio), so this week he was on the Rio Grande again kayaking a little further away, putting in at the Hot Springs Historic Area.

On the way to Hot Springs put-in

The drive from Rio Grande village (RGV), where he would get out, to the historic hot springs area is about 3 miles. So we thought this would be a better test of the new inflatable kayak and his skills.

The first run was from the RGV Daniel's ranch area to the RGV boat launch which was only a mile.

Headed to Daniels Ranch put-in on the Rio Grande, from the first trip

This attempt was 3 or more miles from the Hot springs to Daniel's ranch.

Where Lupe put-in

Getting Started

kayaking by the Hot Springs.

And getting ready to hit the 'rapids', where he lost his glasses :(

The trip was very successful with a lesson learned.  Lupe got back, sans his glasses, but was happy to make it through hot springs canyon and see some wildlife too. Here's the entire photo album.

See the local 'wildlife'? 

One side of Hot Springs Canyon