Kicking back in a tube might be what comes to mind when you think of San Marcos. And while tubing is a very popular and cool SMTXperience, there’s much more to explore. From the lush greenspaces and parkland to the crystal-clear San Marcos River, and everything in between, or underneath… San…
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The river is a way of life in San Marcos. Rising up from hundreds of springs in the center of the city, the waterway is a remarkably pristine body of water that’s 10 times cleaner than the EPA standards for drinking water. It’s also 72 degrees year-round, making it the perfect destination for both…
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After the year we’ve just experienced, setting goals for the year ahead brings about a bit of, well, skepticism. The idea of setting goals like “lose weight” or “stop biting nails” after a year of sitting on our couch in stretchy pants that used to be a little looser and biting our (freshly washed…
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The arrival of a new year typically inspires a new set of goals. Those goals may be of the usual “lose weight” or “stop biting nails” variety, but we challenge you to more in 2020. More adventure, more culture, more art, and most importantly, more San Marcos in the year to come. In fact, we’ve…
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Sure, San Marcos is great on a hot summer day, but it's a wonderful place for outdoor adventures year-round! From kayaking and hiking to disc golf and more, here are a few reasons why you should plan an off-season SMTXperience. 1) Kayak the San Marcos River The colder months of the year are superb…
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It’s hot out there, y’all! When the Texas sun is out in full-force and the temperature is in the triple digits, it’s time to take refuge. Whether you prefer taking a dip in the river, journey underground or soak up all the air-conditioning you can, San Marcos has many ways to beat the heat. Cool…
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Get the gang together and head to San Marcos for an unforgettable summer vacation. The crystal-clear, 72-degree San Marcos River bubbles out of the ground from hundreds of springs near downtown San Marcos. From the Edwards Aquifer to Spring Lake, flowing through town before merging into the…
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San Marcos is a great biking city, offering good roads and lots of options to explore. Exploring a city by bicycle on a sunny day might be the best way to see a new place. You can soak up the sunshine, smell the bluebonnets and get a little exercise while exploring the area at a leisurely pace…
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A yoga class on a stand-up paddleboard can really improve your balance. Not all San Marcos-based water activities involve legs leisurely dangled over an inner tube. In fact, the latest water craze involves swimsuit-clad adventures standing on top of what looks like a large surfboard while slowly…
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Tubing on the San Marcos River is a Texas tradition. San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau They say that everything is bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, that oversized attitude doesn’t just apply to cowboy hats and plates of brisket—summer temperatures fit the bill as well. In San Marcos and the…
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