Remote Year Sit N’ Splash will be a family fun day at the San Marcos River in San Marcos, TX.

Cost: $10 transportation fee

**Highlights **

4 Hour Day at San Marcos River - San Marcos, TX
Experience one of the most prolific artesian springs in the world
1 Hour Inner-tube float down the San Marcos River
1 Hour at the San Marcos Waterfall
Learn about the 8 endangered species that live in and around the river.
Transportation for 50 passengers from Austin Downtown City to San Marcos.

Description Remote Year Sit N’ Splash is a family fun day floating down the San Marcos River in San Marcos, TX. Note: Most of the activity takes place IN water. Participants will be given, an inner tube and a waste collection bag. Our guide will give us a brief introduction to the natural ecosystem, endangered species, and cultural significance of the site. Once we set sail on our inner tubes and begin our hour-long float down the river instruction will be given to participants to collect any waste they may see floating in the river (cans, plastic bottles, etc).

Once we complete our float on the river we will be greeted by the San Marcos Waterfall. We’ll have time there to get to know each other and reminisce about RY times. We will grab lunch as a group (not included) at Ivar’s River Club for lunch, which is a well-known staple for years in San Marcos! . After lunch, attendees will take the bus back to the dropoff spot in Austin in which time the experience is over, but all are welcome to continue hanging out on their own!

**Who This Trip Is Good For **This event is family-oriented with a splash of adventure and environmental impact. This participant likes being around people, and nature and has a passion for environmental conservation. Please beware that participants must be able to get in and out of an innertube on their own, and be able to swim. This activity is not recommended for anyone who is not mobile or has any trouble with balance or walking.

**Difficulty Level **Easy - Must be able to walk short distances and carry items including: Inner tubes, cooler, and refreshments. Not for handicapped persons.

Add-on Options NA

What's Included

Transportation from downtown Austin to San Marcos
Transportation from San Marcos back to Austin
Inner tubes
Waste receptacle bags
Water
Gatorade
Post-event photos

What's Not Included

Lunch -$10 transportation fee

**Things You Should Know **

San Marcos River is home to 8 endangered species of animals.

**Minimum Needed To Operate ** No Minimum

**Maximum Capacity ** First 25 people to RSVP will receive a free inner tube rental. All Participants must pay $10 for transportation Bus capacity 50 ppl - $10 each person

**Deadline To Book ** Friday August 10, 2022

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

NOTE: You will be able to leave your belongings on the bus, such as dry clothes, towel, phones, keys, and other important things you don’t want at the bottom of the river :)

What to bring:

Water friendly shoes - what we mean is any shoes you don’t mind getting fully submerged in water. Ideally watershoes or any sort of sandals that are attached to your feet. Many flip flops have been lost along this river. We do not suggest going barefoot due to the tough terrain.

Towel - we’ll be getting wet!

Change of clothes - we suggest wearing your bathing suit TO the event and then changing after for comfort, especially if you want to join for lunch at the restaurant

Small plastic bag - if you do bring a change of clothes, you’ll need somewhere to put your wet stuff after!

Waterproof case or container - WE HIGHLY SUGGEST that you leave any valuables in the car. Even a waterproof phone may sink and be lost in the river forever. But if you feel you NEED your things with you while on the innertube, you’ll need something waterproof/floating to hold your things.

Sunscreen - You’ll be partially in water for the whole float and will likely need to reapply sunscreen multiple times

Sunglasses - We suggest bringing a pair you don’t care too much about, because, you guessed it, they might get lost in the river !

Booze - if you choose to bring a few adult bevvys, definitely only bring canned items!! ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS allowed on the river. And remember to drink responsibly :)