Splash Across Texas! The Definitive Guide to Swimming in Central Texas - Softcover

I had such fun researching and writing this book. I hope you enjoy these aquatic resources as much as I do.

Did you know that there are over 150 places to swim in Central Texas? Whether you prefer the heated comfort of the manmade pool or the old-fashioned swimming hole, this book covers it all. Detailed and informative chapters help you easily locate pools, hours and fees, plus hundreds of other useful tips. This book goes beyond the usual facts and figures of a guidebook and teaches history lessons while exploring our aquatic resources. Read fascinating anecdotes about historical characters such as Sam Houston, Robert E. Lee, Santa Fe, Coronado and the El Camino real, Bonnie and Clyde, and outlaw Sam bass. Visit historical sites along the Chisholm Trail while staying cool. Learn about the dramatic flooding of the Colorado River and the construction of the Highland Lakes. With hundreds of historical and contemporary photographs, this book is an excellent resource for all ages. Includes: Municipal Swimming Pools

The Highland Lakes

Army Corps of Engineers Lakes

Water Theme Parks

University Facilities

Rivers, Springs and Swimming Holes

Health Clubs

Directories of Swimming Instructors, Camps and Aquatic Events

And much, much more!