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."

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