From the canyons of Big Bend to the cypress swamps of Pine Island Bayou the waters of Texas have something for most every type of paddler and every paddling mood.amp160 One might float the diminutive Comal River argued to be the shortest river in the world. Another might dig deep and follow the fourday 260mile route of the Texas Water Safari which Canoe ampamp Kayak Magazine referred to as ampldquoThe Worldamprsquos Toughest Canoe Race.amprdquo Whitewater is here too. Lakes are as well. And the Texas Gulf Coast is home to sandy beaches knobby mangroves and sea grass flats. Meanwhile Texas is home to some of the fastest growing cities in America. And paddling is the fastest growing outdoor sport in the country. ampldquoPaddling Texasamprdquo is a guide for those who are new to either and all those who love both. Featured trips offer easy access secure environments good facilities great fishing superb wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery. ampldquoPaddling Texasamprdquo gives recreational paddlers and anglers all the information theyamprsquoll need to paddle many of the best trips in Texas.