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Photo Credit: Jack Cochran (iNaturalist CC-BY-NC) Have you ever seen a bobcat (Lynx rufus)? Bobcats are typically elusive, but if you quietly walk through your local natural area, you might

Did the picture above get your heart racing? You’re not alone. Fear of snakes, also known as ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias in the world. Across many

Imagine that you’re strolling along the San Antonio River in Goliad. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch sight of a flash of sleek fur sliding down the

Sunflowers with dozens of blooms under a sunny sky are one of the many signs of summer. What better way to signal summer than with sunflowers! Known around the world

Happy Wednesday, River Authority blog readers! If you’ve been following news about the San Antonio River over the past few months, you may have heard of a resident fish species

Shell-o River Authority blog readers! Today we’re highlighting a claw-some critter that is an important species in our local creeks and rivers: the freshwater crayfish! These crustaceans benefit the health

Few animals are misidentified as often as the Collared Peccary (Tayassu tajacu), more commonly known in Texas as the javelina. This 40-60 pound stocky even-toed mammal might look like a

​It’s hard not to grin hearing the gregarious gobble and seeing the showy plumage of this month’s South Texas native species: the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). What better time to

In this edition of South Texas Natives, we’ll explore a beautiful bird of prey that you might want to give a hoot about! You’ll often hear a Barred Owl (Strix

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a pair of Crested Caracaras (Caracara plancus). I was running through Olmos Basin Park in San Antonio and spied what I thought

Alerts

Freezing Weather Alert

Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails.

Mission Reach:

  • Water Fountains will be shut down starting Saturday, January 18th. We will provide updates once they are turned back on.
  • Espada Park, River Front Parkway & Camino Coahuilteca restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:

  • Restrooms will be closed until Monday for maintenance. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

 Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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