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Bayou City Outdoors Bayou City Outdoors, the largest activity & social club in Texas! 80-100 events every month! Meet friends who want to be active, travel, come have fun!

Hiking to biking, kayaking to camping, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding, social dinners, happy hours and wine tastings and so much more! While the majority of events are held in the Houston area, we also do quite a bit of traveling. You might find us in Big Bend one weekend and Huntsville State Park the next. Or, you might find us heading out of Texas to parts far flung. We've hiked the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and the Tetons numerous times. We've backpacked the Ouachita trail, the Appalachian Trail, the coast of Spain and Italy. We have kayaked Scotland, Mexico, the Smoky Mountains, Baja and many other places. We love adventure! www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

09/24/2026

Starting tomorrow... OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED!..and this is your last chance to join this Event, as this is the last one in 2026!

Our Whitewater Kayaking 101 weekend is always incredible fun! 🌊🚣‍♂️

Learning from Ben Kvanli, who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, makes the experience even more special.

All levels are welcome!

So if you’ve ever wanted to try whitewater kayaking or you need to polish your knowledge… don't hesitate to click on the RSVP link:
https://bcoadventures.com/events/white-water-kayaking-101-weekend-9/?datetime=6143

Who will be there? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

There’s something pretty wonderful about breaking up the week with a few conversations, some laughs with a great group o...
09/23/2026

There’s something pretty wonderful about breaking up the week with a few conversations, some laughs with a great group of people...

Join us today (Sep 23) from 6–8 PM at Onion Creek.

If you’ve never been to one of our socials, this is an easy one to try!

Come after work, stop by after your workout, or just make an evening of it.

No membership required - this event is free and open to the Public!

RSVP at https://bcoadventures.com/events/meet-greet-at-onion-creek/

Who will be there?

Grab a drink or a dinner, and come say hi. You don’t need to know anyone beforehand.

☕ Need a little midweek connection?Come hang out with us at our Wednesday Social tomorrow (Sep 23)! No special plans or ...
09/22/2026

☕ Need a little midweek connection?

Come hang out with us at our Wednesday Social tomorrow (Sep 23)!

No special plans or preparation needed.

Come after work, after the gym, after a hike, or just because you feel like getting out for a bit. No agenda, no need to dress up, and no special reason required. Sometimes a couple of hours talking, laughing, and meeting people is exactly what we need in the middle of a busy week.

No membership required - this event is free and open to the Public!

RSVP at https://bcoadventures.com/events/meet-greet-at-onion-creek/

09/21/2026

🔥 The last one this year! You don't need to be a member to join this adventure!

Happy Monday, Houston! What are your plans for the weekend? 🌊

Trade the usual plans for rapids, laughs, and an adventure with an awesome group of people. 🚣

We're heading to San Marcos (less than 3 hours from Houston) for our last White Water Kayaking Weekend in 2026!
Olympic paddler Ben Kvanli will be leading the instruction, so whether you're brand new to whitewater or ready to level up, you'll be learning from one of the best!

Your weekend includes Friday Night Lite Kayaking, a full day on the river Saturday, one more paddle Sunday, all your kayak and safety gear, plus a BBQ lunch before we head home.

A few spots are still open... and this one is going to be a fun one. 🌊💙

🔗 RSVP at https://bcoadventures.com/events/white-water-kayaking-101-weekend-9/

See you on the Water!

🌿 Adventure Awaits… Did You Get the Email?Our latest newsletter is out now! Think hikes, trips, events, and good times w...
09/20/2026

🌿 Adventure Awaits… Did You Get the Email?

Our latest newsletter is out now! Think hikes, trips, events, and good times with great people.

Not on the list yet? Fix that here 👉 https://bcoadventures.com

Your future self (and your weekend plans) will thank you 😉

09/19/2026

Campers…
What’s your favorite part of camping?

🔥 Campfires
🥾 Hiking
🌌 Stargazing
☕ Coffee in the morning

or...?

👇 Comment below.

https://bcoadventures.com

09/18/2026

SUP & Kayak Social TOMORROW! Who is in? 👀
Grab your Membership here 👉 https://bcoadventures.com/join/

If you’ve never SUP’ed before, we’ll show you the basic strokes and how to stand on the board. Plus, the proper way to hold the paddle!

09/17/2026

“You had to be there.”

That sentence gets used a lot after a day at the Texas Renaissance Festival.

Because how do you explain the friend who suddenly became emotionally invested in a jousting match? ⚔️

The stranger who joined your table and somehow became part of the conversation?
The show you stumbled into that turned out to be hilarious?
The feast that became dinner and a two-hour adventure?
The photo that still makes everyone laugh months later?

You don't really plan those memories. You just walk through the gates and let the day happen.

✨ Magic & Memories is the theme of the Texas Renaissance Festival’s 52nd season, and we think they nailed it.

October 10 is almost here.

🎟️ Grab your tickets. https://www.texrenfest.com/p/tickets?bayoucityoutdoors Pick your costume. Gather your people.

And if you're a BCO member?

👇 Come with us for FREE. 🏰🍻
Grab your Membership here: https://bcoadventures.com/join/

09/16/2026

🌊🛶 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! 🛶🌊

Picture this: three days on the river, paddling, learning, laughing until your face hurts, meeting great people, getting a little wet, eating BBQ, hanging out after the paddles, and going home thinking, “That was SO much fun.” 😄🔥

That’s our White Water Kayaking 101 Weekend, happening September 25–27 in San Marcos!

And yes, it’s called “101,” but don’t let the name fool you! Whether you’re grabbing a paddle for the first time, have some river experience, or have been kayaking for years, there’s something here for you. Learn something new, polish your technique, build confidence, challenge yourself, or simply get better at something you already love.

And you’ll be learning with Olympian Ben Kvanli, so there’s plenty of opportunity to pick up some serious skills along the way. 🏅

And the best part?

It’s not just about instruction. It’s about being out on the water with fun people, trying things, cheering each other on, laughing at the inevitable splashes, enjoying good food, and making a whole weekend out of it. 🌊☀️🍔

And this is the LAST White Water Kayaking 101 Weekend of 2026.

So if you’ve been thinking about giving white water kayaking a shot, improving your skills, or just want a seriously fun weekend on the river...

Come play. Come paddle. Come learn. Come laugh. 😎🛶

🎟️ OPEN TO EVERYONE! You do NOT need a membership to join this Event.

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍 San Marcos
🏅 Led by Olympian Ben Kvanli
🌊 All skill levels welcome
🔥 BBQ + plenty of social time
🛶 Last one of the year!

👉 RSVP here:
https://bcoadventures.com/events/white-water-kayaking-101-weekend-9/

The river is calling, and this weekend is going to be a good one. 🌊

09/15/2026

Who like to camp? Or who would like to try it with us? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Camping season is officially OPEN! 🏕️

We’ve been busy adding some of our camping Adventures to the calendar, including several trips already to 2027:

🌿 Pedernales Falls State Park | Nov 5–8
🏛️ Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site | Nov 17–19
🦖 Dinosaur Valley | Nov 25–29 (optional BACKPACKING Nov 27-29)
🌳 Brazos Bend State Park | Dec 11–13
🌲 Lake Houston Wilderness Park | Jan 15–18
🏜️ Big Bend Adventure | Feb 10–14
⛰️ Hill Country State Natural Area | March 4–7
🏕️ Double Lake Recreation Area | March 12–14
💦 Colorado Bend State Park | Apr 29–May 2

And there’s more to come!

If you already love camping, you have plenty of new places to explore. If you’re newer to it, this is a great season to discover what all the fuss is about. You don’t have to be an expert outdoorsy person. 😊

Imagine this: you wake up without an alarm because the birds have already started their day... Coffee somehow tastes better outside... Conversations last longer... You notice the stars... You hear the wind moving through the trees... And for a little while, life gets pleasantly simple: you are outside, breathe deeper, explore a little, and enjoy the people around you... 🌲✨

That’s why we love camping at BCO. It’s not just about where you sleep. It’s about how you feel when you spend a few days away from the usual routine.

Grab your Membership here: https://bcoadventures.com/join/, then take a look at the Calendar and see which campsite is calling your name.

Because sometimes the best part of getting away is coming back feeling a little more like yourself.

See you at one of our Camping Adventures soon!

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