The water level in Lake Travis is so low right now that it is hard to go sailing or boating. Town Lake....I mean Lady Bird Lake, on the other hand, is a constant level lake with delightfully cool water. I've been curious about the kayaks and canoes on the lake so I decided to head down to the Rowing Dock to rent a kayak and get out on the lake on Labor Day.
It was so busy that we had to circle twice to get parking. However, the folks at the dock were efficient. Soon as we turned over our license and $15 (cash or check please) at the dock they got us in a kayak built for two. We headed to the "ritzy" part of town paralleling Stratford and gawked at the mansion. I've been to a party or two at those mansions but the view from the water side is amazing. Turning the kayak around at Red Bud Isle (lots of dogs playing in the water) we decided to cross under the Mopac bridge...it is LOUD under there. A short way down you get a spectacular view of downtown. I definitely need to bring my camera next time. We did manage to see turtles basking in the sun and a couple of herons catching there dinner.
All in all a nice way to spend the afternoon. Kayak rentals on Lady Bird Lake are offered by
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 459-0999
Texas Rowing Center
1541 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 467-7799
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 478-3852
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