It was hit and miss for rain from Dolly here in Concan, so the Frio River pretty much remains as it was. But vacationers are still coming in large numbers, with no cancellations. If you're comin up soon, just plan to find a nice place to swim, soak, and relax. Some hardy veterans of Frio River tubing are still making the local runs, but there is quite a bit of walking. Lot of sunshine in the forecast for the next week, but the weatherman has been known to be wrong....right!?
Recently, I had received several emails(not Blog comments)from folks with lots of questions about the area. Unfortunately, our computer crashed a week ago Friday, and we lost ALL of our emails, past and present. So if you're reading this(especially the guy who wrote the world champion longest e-mail to FrioMan ever), please resend your questions and I will do my best to answer all.
That's it for now, just lazin along like the Frio, slow & cool.
Take care, FrioMan
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Midsummer on the Frio River
Still dry, gettin hotter, and needin rain. The almost 1" that fell over four days last week has disappeared, but the vegetation looks better from it. According to our guests who are taking tube trips, 7 Bluffs down to the 2nd crossing is still about the best. However, we ran across some folks at Bunk Falls yesterday who had put in at 7 Bluffs, and were going all the way to the 1st crossing. It had taken them about 4 1/2 hours, which was an improvement from before the rains. We have a slight chance of rain in the forecast, so keep your fingers crossed! All of the pictures here are from yesterday afternoon, 7/15.
Bunk Falls
Hangin out at the 3rd crossing,
& lookin upstream.
These three photos were shot just below Bunk Falls, with the next get out for these folks at the 1st crossing. Please remember, all of the property that borders the Frio River is private, so if you trespass, it better be an emergency .
Everybody's havin fun, so you better make plans soon to come on out. We still have a few scattered openings during the week, so check our calendars and give us a call.
See yall at the Frio!
FrioMan
Friday, July 11, 2008
Babies, Rain, & Big Rigs
Well, the rains came and went, but didn't give rise to the Frio. We may have gotten as much as one inch total, just enough to give the vegetation a good drink. Some friends said they were sittin in the River one day, and the water came up about six inches or so. I'm still getting the same reports from Concan visitors. Some are tubing and enjoying despite the walking and slow flow, others are content to hang out at one of the crossings or go to Garner.
Taken from Bethel early this week. Seems like most of the rain hit everywhere but here.
Early one morning before the folks hit the water at the 2nd crossing.
The crossing was blocked for 4 1/2 hours before equipment could be brought in to clear the bridge. Folks were having to go around through Knippa and Uvalde.
That's all for now. Rain is out of the forecast for now, but ya can't always believe what you hear.
Lots of new life springing up in the area, so please drive slowly and give em a chance to grow.
Taken from Bethel early this week. Seems like most of the rain hit everywhere but here.
Early one morning before the folks hit the water at the 2nd crossing.
Two weeks back, this big rig tried switchin gears goin up the hill by Neal's...he didn't make it.
The crossing was blocked for 4 1/2 hours before equipment could be brought in to clear the bridge. Folks were having to go around through Knippa and Uvalde.
That's all for now. Rain is out of the forecast for now, but ya can't always believe what you hear.
Come on out, it's still the best place to be!
FrioMan
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
No changes.....yet
No rain yet, the Frio is slow and lazy, but our guests and other folks we visited with say they're still havin a great time. I shot these pics yesterday at Comanche Crossing, the 2nd x-ing, and from the deck at Vista del Rio.
Visitors are still tubing, but there's quite a bit of walking, so be prepared for 4-5 hour trips.
Visitors are still tubing, but there's quite a bit of walking, so be prepared for 4-5 hour trips.
The best reports are still coming from upriver, going from FM 1120 to Happy Hollow. Lots of folks are hangin out at the many crossings, and at Garner State Park.
The Frio River is still the best vacation spot in Texas, regardless of how high or low it is, so come on out and enjoy your vacation!
See Ya Soon. FrioMan
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Everybody's Havin Fun
Hey Yall
I appreciate all the comments and e-mails, and figured I better give yall an update.
Low & slow. However, all of our guests and other folks we talk to, are having a great time hangin out at the many swimmin holes up and down the River. In Concan, the 1st and 3rd crossings are probably the best places right now. Quite a few of our guests have been spending time at Garner, where there is always deep water, plus the dance every night at the pavilion. I talked to the folks at Happy Hollow yesterday, and they said that tubing from 1120 to their store has been good, with not much walking(about two hours). They rent tubes, and provide shuttle to the crossings. They are located 1/2 mile north of Garner on US83. http://www.onthefrio.com/
Tubing here in Concan depends on the individual. Old hands are use to the highs and lows of the Frio River, and take it as it comes. Other folks get in their tubes, and don't want to get out til it's time to get back to camp. The average times now on the local trips are about 4 hours each leg, with walking. Some are saying that 3rd to 2nd is best, and others that 2nd xing to Neal's/Buchanan's is okay. Either way you go, remember to take plenty of H2O & sunscreen.
All in all, everybody we talk to have been very pleased with their vacation to the Best Little River Anywhere. They are tubing, swimming, going to the Frio Bat Cave, Garner dance, relaxing in the River and at their vacation home, and lots of other stuff.
See yall soon! FrioMan
I appreciate all the comments and e-mails, and figured I better give yall an update.
Low & slow. However, all of our guests and other folks we talk to, are having a great time hangin out at the many swimmin holes up and down the River. In Concan, the 1st and 3rd crossings are probably the best places right now. Quite a few of our guests have been spending time at Garner, where there is always deep water, plus the dance every night at the pavilion. I talked to the folks at Happy Hollow yesterday, and they said that tubing from 1120 to their store has been good, with not much walking(about two hours). They rent tubes, and provide shuttle to the crossings. They are located 1/2 mile north of Garner on US83. http://www.onthefrio.com/
Tubing here in Concan depends on the individual. Old hands are use to the highs and lows of the Frio River, and take it as it comes. Other folks get in their tubes, and don't want to get out til it's time to get back to camp. The average times now on the local trips are about 4 hours each leg, with walking. Some are saying that 3rd to 2nd is best, and others that 2nd xing to Neal's/Buchanan's is okay. Either way you go, remember to take plenty of H2O & sunscreen.
All in all, everybody we talk to have been very pleased with their vacation to the Best Little River Anywhere. They are tubing, swimming, going to the Frio Bat Cave, Garner dance, relaxing in the River and at their vacation home, and lots of other stuff.
See yall soon! FrioMan
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Memorial Day '08
Hi Guys
According to those that did get to the River(yours truly did not), there wasn't much room for the water. One of our guests said that they expected to take 5 hours going from 7 Bluffs to Neal's, but it took them 8 hours. I told them I couldn't believe that the Frio had slowed down that much in just a couple days, and they said the River was okay. It's just that there were so many tubers, floaters, & kayakers, they were moving verrry sloow. But come Monday, most folks were headed home, leaving the Frio to the lucky stragglers. With school still in session for most this week, we still have a few opening for this weekend, so come on out!
Looking up river from the bank at Vista del Rio
2nd x-ing
Comanche Crossing looking downriver
Comanche Crossing upriver
According to those that did get to the River(yours truly did not), there wasn't much room for the water. One of our guests said that they expected to take 5 hours going from 7 Bluffs to Neal's, but it took them 8 hours. I told them I couldn't believe that the Frio had slowed down that much in just a couple days, and they said the River was okay. It's just that there were so many tubers, floaters, & kayakers, they were moving verrry sloow. But come Monday, most folks were headed home, leaving the Frio to the lucky stragglers. With school still in session for most this week, we still have a few opening for this weekend, so come on out!
Looking up river from the bank at Vista del Rio
2nd x-ing
Comanche Crossing looking downriver
Comanche Crossing upriver
Unfortunately, there was a fatality this past weekend. A man visiting the Canyon was killed on his motorcycle in a collision with a car on TX 127, just down the road from the 1st crossing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Hopefully, there will be nothing else but great times on the Frio from here on out.
Be safe, have fun, and we'll see ya soon!
FrioMan
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Seven Bluffs parking
Remember how far away you had to park last year from the 3rd crossing? Well, some local entrepreneurs have done some work to make it more convenient. There is now a nice $10 parking area right at the Seven Bluffs crossing.
As you can see, it's already getting used quite a bit.
3rd xing Saturday afternoon
3rd xing same time
2nd xing
There were lots of visitors to the Frio River this weekend, but a guy like this, needs to stay home, or get an education in Texas River etiquette! For those of you who do not understand this harsh statement, note the GLASS bottle in his hand. Glass containers are not allowed in, on, or near our beautiful Rivers. All yall veterans out there, please spread the word and let folks know that what they are doing is dangerous. I preached some about this last summer, but maybe I need to put a reminder in every post. If you've ever seen someone coming out of the Frio with their foot, arm, or other body part cut by glass left by some uncaring person, then you'll see where I'm comin from. I don't want to see any confrontations started, but if you see someone with glass containers on the Frio, let them know what the consequences could be. That same beer bottle, if broken and in the gravel forever, may harm someone he cares for sometime in the future.
That's it for now. And PLEASE, take care of the Frio River and the property you are staying at while you are here. Respect your fellow vacationers and us local folks who are happy to have you.
Seeya soon! FrioMan
As you can see, it's already getting used quite a bit.
3rd xing Saturday afternoon
3rd xing same time
2nd xing
There were lots of visitors to the Frio River this weekend, but a guy like this, needs to stay home, or get an education in Texas River etiquette! For those of you who do not understand this harsh statement, note the GLASS bottle in his hand. Glass containers are not allowed in, on, or near our beautiful Rivers. All yall veterans out there, please spread the word and let folks know that what they are doing is dangerous. I preached some about this last summer, but maybe I need to put a reminder in every post. If you've ever seen someone coming out of the Frio with their foot, arm, or other body part cut by glass left by some uncaring person, then you'll see where I'm comin from. I don't want to see any confrontations started, but if you see someone with glass containers on the Frio, let them know what the consequences could be. That same beer bottle, if broken and in the gravel forever, may harm someone he cares for sometime in the future.
That's it for now. And PLEASE, take care of the Frio River and the property you are staying at while you are here. Respect your fellow vacationers and us local folks who are happy to have you.
Seeya soon! FrioMan
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