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JeepsterJohn2012 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:10 pm

Any good places to do some 2wd offroading?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:19 am

The problem with Off-road anywhere in Texas is that most of the land is private - so you need to have permission to drive.

however - the Texas Park system has lots of places to go - a few have light trails and they have the OHV program they're expanding.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/

(FYI - I think 90% of the 4x4's in Texas that actually go off-road are for hunting leases - ask around for friends that go hunting and see if they need a ride - the 4x4 is typically a precaution - not a requirement)

JeepsterJohn2012 · **Posted:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:51 am

Thanks for the link ATXKJ! I might have to try out some of the places.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:30 pm

How about Padre? Lots of places you can drive on the beach in 2WD.

BTW we're going to North Padre again at the end of the month, 9/25 - 9/27 for some camping and kayaking. You're welcome to come along. Thread is in Austin Paddlers Meetup group, at:

http://www.meetup.com/AustinPaddlers/me ... ad/7555678

JeepsterJohn2012 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:16 pm

Well that sounds fun to me. I need to check work/school schedule.
I might be able to make it.
My grandpa gave me a kayak a couple years ago, I just used it to paddle around our tank. I have also been on a 3 day kayaking trip on the Buffalo river and 1/4 mi up the White River. That was a lot of fun.

I have like the cheapest kayak imaginable, I don't know how hardcore the kayaking is going to be where yall are going but if it is easy enough for an amatuer paddler with a little plastic kayak i might bring it. Otherwise I might just be down for the camping/driving.

Sounds fun though anyway.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:34 pm

I probably won't bring our kayak :-)

I will just be there to enjoy camping and spending some relaxing time with the kids.

The kayaking won't be all that hardcore. I took our tandem out in the sound once before and it was me and my seven year old. The way back was a little tougher since you have about a foot and a half swells to deal with, and the wind, but it's not that bad. If you have a sit-on-top you'll be wet for sure :-)

and the flatter the bottom of your kayak the more you'll have to work.

But if you just want to camp, it'll be fun.

JeepsterJohn2012 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:37 am

Sounds pretty cool. I think I might even put a cb in my Jeep this weekend. I have been wanting one, even if I trade it for 4x4 in the future i can just yank it out. I will pm you later if I am sure I can make it that way I can get your phone number. I will have to leave pretty early Friday in order to catch up with you guys.

superj · **Posted:** Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:52 pm

kayaking down here is just paddling around in a big pool.

this coming week end is the trip again? we might cruise out and let the kids play together again

dirtykj · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:07 pm

Yep, we're leaving Austin on Friday so should be there Friday morning, around eleven to noon-ish. If you can make it that day, great. Otherwise, Saturday or Sunday would be fine. Remind me of your cell number again, please? Mine is four-oh-eight, five zero seven zero one nine zero.

superj · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:14 pm

three-six-one-four-six-one-zero-two-seven-seven

boy is it raining today. mosquitoes are going ot try ot carry the kids off when it stops

JeepsterJohn2012 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:17 pm

I was going to join but some of the guys in my club decided to try and make a trip to Barnwell Mtn. Maybe next time.

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