Pines & Paddles

​Pines & Paddles

​Friday, September 18 | Lake Bastrop South Shore Park

​Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, community leaders, and recreation professionals for a day of exploration, conversation, and collaboration in the heart of the Lost Pines.

​Pines & Paddles is a unique outdoor gathering that brings together recreation leaders, conservation partners, business owners, public officials, and community advocates to experience one of Central Texas' most treasured outdoor destinations while exploring opportunities to strengthen outdoor recreation across Texas.

​The day combines outdoor recreation, networking, and meaningful discussion in a relaxed setting designed to foster new connections and fresh ideas. Whether you're passionate about conservation, tourism, paddling, community development, outdoor business, or public access to recreation, you'll find opportunities to learn, share perspectives, and connect with others who care about the future of Texas' outdoor spaces.

​Participants will enjoy a mix of guided outdoor experiences, peer-to-peer conversations, and collaborative discussions focused on stewardship, recreation access, community impact, and the growing outdoor economy.

​Join us at Lake Bastrop South Shore Park for an energizing day on the water and in the outdoors as we celebrate the people, places, and partnerships that make outdoor recreation in Texas thrive.