After moving to Texas, I realized the waters here are of a different, prettier kind.
They were, surprisingly, gorgeous.
Blue-green, clear, and refreshing cold.
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Brown and murky come to mind, actually.
Primarily, the beautiful lakes, rivers, and swimming holes that abound.
As it turns out, those beautiful, blue-green, clear waters are indeed unique.
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Heres how they differ, and where to find them.
Why Makes Texas River Waters Clear and Blue?
Below are some of Texans favorites for enjoying.
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The 230-mile river runs from Central Texas all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Its pretty shallow along most of the way, which can vary depending on rainfall.
Comal River
The spring-fed Comal River moseys through New Braunfels until eventually reaching the Guadalupe River.
This spring-fed river is a tributary of the Guadalupe, which means it boasts cool temperatures year-round.
