07/01/2020
Our friends over at Texas Tubes shared some great information!
Let us know what you guys think!
Update 6/30/2020: MAJOR NEWS ALERT!!! Our previous post on 6/27/2020, that provided information about where you can still legally go River Tubing under Governor Abbott’s Executive Orders has been picked up by the San Antonio News Media, so don’t be shocked if Private Tubes and Private River Access get shut down because of the Media coverage. (See the News Article at the end of this post) Hopefully, Tubing won't get shut down and you’ll still be able to go River Tubing over the 4th of July Weekend and thereafter. We here at Texas Tubes are not happy about the discrimination that Governor Abbott has shown towards Tubing Companies, while he has allowed Water Parks and Public Swimming Pools to remain open at 50% capacity. Most Water Parks have a “Lazy River” (See Photo) where their customers go tubing, just like on the Comal River. There are around 55 Water Parks in and around the 4 major Texas cities of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, all are Commercial Businesses providing Tubes to their customers to float on their man-made “Lazy Rivers”, although there are no Shuttle Service involved, the Social Distancing in a confined Water Park is so much more difficult to achieve than in a wide-open natural river, especially on a very narrow man-made “Lazy River”. We’re scratching our heads on the logic behind his decision to close Tubing Companies and not Water Parks, and we’re questioning the unfairness and discrimination shown by the Governor by choosing one over the other, which is totally unacceptable! To be clear, we don't want the Governor to close Water Parks, we want to be open for business like the Water Parks, who are so privileged to be operating under the Governor's Executive Orders.
Please leave your comments below and let us know how you feel about Governor Abbott’s decision and logic behind his Executive Orders to shut down Tubing Companies, but at the same time, allow Water Parks and Public Swimming Pools to remain open. We are reposting the 4 Outfitters where you can still legally go River Tubing near New Braunfels (See List Below) so y’all have a choice on where you want to go Tubing on the Guadalupe River.
Here are the 4 Outfitters providing "Parking for a fee" where you can still legally go River Tubing with your own personal Tubes, with no shuttle service is provided. Have Fun, Be Safe, Practice Social Distancing, and enjoy it while you still have the opportunity to go River Tubing, it may not be available much longer! Thank you! Texas Tubes
1) Rockin R - (https://rockinr.com/) (Guadalupe River)
2) Tube Haus - (https://www.facebook.com/TubeHaus) (Horsehoe Loop – Guadalupe River)
3) The Lone Star Float House - https://www.facebook.com/thelonestarfloathouse) (Guadalupe River)
4) Shanty Tubes - (https://www.facebook.com/shantytubes1) (Horsehoe Loop – Guadalupe River)
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Here is the News Article about the 4 River Outfitters selling parking.
“Tubing outfitters now selling parking, private river entry in response to Gov. Abbott's order” Tubing is still happening on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers despite state orders issued Friday closing outfitters in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Though public access points to both rivers are closed, outfitters like Rockin' R, Shanty Tubes, Tube Haus, and The Lone Star Float House are providing entry and parking for floaters who bring their own tubes. Some are also offering amenities, like air pumps, or are selling tubes. Comal County officials directed questions on interpretations of the order to the governor's office. According to the order, violations can result in a fine of up to $1,000. Abbott's order states "People shall not use commercial rafting or tubing services, including rental of rafts or tubes and transportation of people for the purpose of rafting or tubing." The improvised business model the outfitters are using does not include the usual transportation services, leaving tubers to shuttle themselves or walk. Tube Haus is one of the outfitters selling parking and air for customers to fill their own tubes. "It does not state that personal equipment is banned, so we are offering parking and air for personal equipment," the Tube Haus posted on the company's page hours after Abbott's order was signed. Prices were not listed for Shanty Tubes or Rockin' R, but the Tube Haus is charging $30 for parking per car and $5 to inflate a single tube or $10 for a double-seater. The City of New Braunfels website states all park accesses to the Comal and Guadalupe rivers are closed within the city limits. "This closure includes Prince Solms Park, Hinman Island Park, Garden Street Tuber's Exit, Last Tuber's Exit, River Acres Park, Cypress Bend Park, and the area surrounding the Faust Street Bridge," the June 26 alert reads. By Madalyn Mendoza Published 4:49 pm CDT, Monday, June 29, 2020 mySanAntonio.com [END OF ARTICLE]
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