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Yacht Charter in Kenya

Kenya is located on the East Coast of Africa. A truly unique destination, Kenya is an exotic country whose natural beauty ensures a memorable stay. In this beautiful land, you will find an amazing array of all types of animals. On board your sailboat, relaxing on white sandy beaches, admirating coconut palms, or diving into the turquoise seas - set sail and experience the holiday of a lifetime!

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Elephant Butte Lake visitor guide: when to visit, where to fish, camp and more

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. — With a little imagination, the flat-topped butte protruding from the dammed waters of the Rio Grande in Sierra County, is said to resemble an elephant.  

Resemblant or not, Elephant Butte is iconic, the namesake of a town, dam and lake — "the largest body of water within 500 miles," said Chris Bolen, the superintendent of Elephant Butte State Park. 

Two hours from both El Paso and Albuquerque, the state park offers year-round boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking and more to outdoor enthusiasts. But increasingly hot and dry summers are posing challenges that officials at the state park and dam are learning to deal with.  

Here's everything you need to know about visiting Elephant Butte Lake — from where to rent a pontoon boat and where you can camp to when water levels will be the highest. 

When is the best time of year to visit Elephant Butte? 

Elephant Butte Lake is north of Truth or Consequences, just off Interstate 25. It is easily accessible from both El Paso and Albuquerque but draws visitors from all over the region and world. 

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The day-use fee is $5, and an annual day-use pass is $40 for all New Mexico state parks.  

On weekends, especially during the summer peak season, the park is packed with visitors. Boat rentals and campsites may be sold out.  

Labor Day weekend in 2023, the park hosted 26,019 visitors. On other holiday weekends like Memorial Day and July 4, visitors have historically reached 100,000 on each day. Yearly visitation has at times reached one million, Bolen added.  

Regulars like John and Shelley Davis from Rio Rancho have been coming for most of their lives and know to come on weekdays to avoid crowds. 

"Today, they have the lake basically to themselves," said Bolen, watching the couple smoothly launch a pontoon boat into the lake on the Wednesday after Labor Day. "They can get out there and probably not see another boat." 

Elephant Butte water level 

Much of the activity at Elephant Butte State Park, including boating, where you can drive and which marinas are operational, depends on the lake's water levels.  

"Everybody says, 'What's the lake level?' It's always relative, every time you see it," Bolen explained. 

The lake is manmade by a dam across the Rio Grande, completed in 1916. The Bureau of Reclamation uses it to regulate water dispersal for irrigation.  

To counteract dry summer months, the dam releases certain amounts of water between May and October. The water then enters Caballo Lake — another dam-formed lake and state park 18 miles south of Elephant Butte — and is then directed for irrigation in New Mexico. 

The Rio Grande is fed by snowmelt at its source in the Rocky Mountains and rainfall from the summer monsoon season. But with drier summers, delayed monsoons and intense heat, lake levels are scraping lower and lower. 

During summer 2022, water levels in the lake reached 3% capacity — the lowest Bolen had ever seen in his 24-year career at Elephant Butte. "But a really great monsoon season and a really great run-off" helped bring the lake back to more manageable levels, Bolen said.  

As of May 23, water levels were hovering around 23% full. Exactly one year before, it was around 26%. 

Water data in the Elephant Butte Lake is publicly available online . 

Within the state park, "we have to plan for the water level," he continued, indicating a chart hanging on his wall with predictions of water release rates, river flow and lake levels from the Bureau of Reclamation. "We have to make sure our buoys are in place, the ramps are good to go and we can move our docks up and down," Bolen said.  

Driving through the park, Bolen pointed out many signs of historic high-water levels, like the white bathtub ring around the lakeshore, mesquite trees among smaller desert shrubs and one-time waterfront houses that have since become just beachfront property. 

There is also evidence of past low-water events, like a paved road now crumbling into the lake. "They thought the water was going to be low for so long, they built some roads," Bolen explained.  

"It gets interesting when it rains hard," Bolen said. Lake levels rise dramatically, roads wash out and sand, silt and mud move freely. 

With that wisdom, Bolen now is intent on building manageable infrastructure like new bridges and culverts that won't be washed away by fluctuating water levels. "We don't want to build anything beneath the high-water mark, especially anything permanent," he said. 

All these calculations and preparations to keep the park running and accessible for hundreds of thousands amount to a daunting task. But for Bolen, "it's just part of the job." 

Camping at Elephant Butte

Campers have a wide array of options at Elephant Butte — and the unique freedom to park RVs as close to the water as possible.  

"Drive down here, find your little spot at the beach and go for it," Bolen said, driving past a pristine, empty stretch of lakefront beach. 

There are also more traditional campsites that range in price from $8-18 a night.  

While some sites have plug-ins and hook-ups for RVs, providing electricity and water (but no sewer service), sites without electricity still offer much. At sheltered sites along Ridge Road, overlooking the lake from the west, "you get your shade, you get your picnic table, you get your fire ring and you get a heck of a view in the morning. 

Sites can be booked through reserveamerica.com . 

Can you visit Elephant Butte in the winter? 

There is no off-season at Elephant Butte. "We just call it the slow season, and that's the wintertime," Bolen said. "The water temperature goes down, and the fish aren't as active."  

But winter at Elephant Butte appeals to a different type of visitor. Birders come out to see migratory waterfowl — bald eagles, white pelicans from the Great Lakes, ducks and Canadian geese — that move to New Mexico for the winter. 

Elephant Butte also has snowbirds of a different feather — retirees and campers from out of state who spend their winters happily in the warmth of the desert. Some services in the park and nearby towns may be closed or operate with limited capacity in the winter.

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Marinas at Elephant Butte 

Boaters can store their boats at two marinas on Elephant Butte Lake, both operated by private concessioners.  

The Dam Site Marina is the largest and southernmost marina on the lake, in part of the lake owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. It is managed by the Dam Site Historic District.  

Marina Del Sur is centrally located by the main entrance to the state park. 

Sports Adventure , a marina at Long Point, is closed indefinitely due to low water levels in the lake. After historically low lake levels last year, "this year they couldn't afford to … get it up and running without some certainty if the water is going to be there," Bolen said. 

Both functional marinas offer covered and uncovered slips of varying sizes, as well as jet ski ports. 

Boat rentals at Elephant Butte 

If you don't own a boat, rentals at Elephant Butte State Park are available at the two open marinas, at select other locations across the park and in nearby Truth or Consequences. 

You must be 21 with a valid driver's license to rent a motorboat, although kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are also available. 

 Boat rentals of all kinds are extremely popular. "It's not unusual for us to sell out on the weekends," said Bolen. 

The Dam Site Marina has house-boat slips, regular boat slips, a store and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.  

Marina Del Sur has boat slips and also offers a fleet of pontoon boats and kayaks for rental. The baseline option at Marina Del Sur is $300 for a 12-person pontoon boat for a minimum of 3 hours on the lake. 

Within the park, a concessioner also operates a jet ski rental at Hot Springs Landing. 

Boating rules in Elephant Butte Lake

"Boats break down. It's just inevitable," Bolen said. "If your boat hasn't broken down, you haven't been doing it long enough."  

Park rangers are on alert to help rescue boaters and tow boats to shore. But the burden also falls on the boater to be prepared.  

"Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1989, must complete a New Mexico-approved boater education class in order to operate a power boat in New Mexico," Bolen said. "Those are offered free of charge at any of our lake parks, also in Albuquerque and online." (Those born before Jan. 1, 1989, are grandfathered in and are not required to take the boater education class.) 

Elephant Butte State Park offers free boating safety courses one Saturday each month at the Richard Cooper Boat Safety Training Center near the main entrance gate on Highway 195. "It's like a driver's-ed class for boats," Bolen said.  

Boaters who are renting from one of the park's marinas are exempt from these in-depth, eight-hour courses. "The marina is going to give you a quick, down and dirty safety course, give you information on boating safety and then turn you loose," Bolen added. 

Vessels are also inspected for aquatic invasive species upon entrance to the park. If a boat has standing water from another lake or species like zebra mussels growing on it, park staff will treat the boat to reduce the risk of speaking invasive species. 

Facts about Elephant Butte fishing and hunting 

Aboard your boat or standing on the shore, fishing is allowed anywhere on the lake except the marinas and the boat docks with a New Mexico fishing license, which can be purchased online or in person.  

Fishers can eat what they catch and cook their catches on the grills at campsites. There are no health concerns about fish from the lake, Bolen said. 

Elephant Butte Lake boasts the New Mexico state record for green sunfish, striped bass and longear sunfish.  

Beyond record breakers, the lake is rife with many types of fish , including "black, white, and striped bass, as well as crappie and bluegill." 

"I've seen kids, just dinking around, pull in beautiful black bass that some of these tournament fishermen would give their left knee for," Bolen said. 

The portions of the park where hunting is allowed vary by year, but the northern and easternmost edges of the lake and shore typically compose the designated hunting area. With a valid state license , hunters can pursue mule deer and waterfowl like ducks. 

How to swim and hike in Elephant Butte State Park 

"We do not have a designated swimming area," said Bolen. "You can swim anywhere at your own risk."  

For hiking, the park hosts a 20-mile West Lakeshore Trail from the city limits of Elephant Butte to the Monticello campground along the northern shore of the lake. A map of the trail, which features benches, signposts and some steep sections, is available on the state park website . 

Bolen noted that this stretch will hopefully one day link with the Rio Grande Trail , a proposed trail along the length of the river, from Colorado through all of New Mexico, ending in El Paso. 

Austin boat renters facing issues ahead of Memorial Day due to diminished lake levels

Diminished lake levels in Austin have caused problems for boat renters during what is expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend.

Lake levels at locations across Austin and Central Texas are in various stages of flow, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard . Most water sources around Austin appear to be at normal or steady levels, though some, including sections of the Colorado and Blanco rivers, are measuring much below normal for this time of year.

Effects of decreased lake levels have been felt by Jacob Williams, owner of ATX Boat Rentals. The company normally operates on Lake Austin and Lake Travis, and it typically allows guests to board its boats at the Mansfield Dam Park Boat Ramp.

More: Here are 10 most popular boating locations in Texas and rules to follow

However, that ramp has been closed since September 2023 due to low water levels, according to the Travis County Parks Department. That has forced Williams, his company and his customers to pivot ahead of Memorial Day.

"It's forced us to move everything," Williams said. "We have to tow boats now over to Lake Austin all the time instead of just going to my house (and) hopping on boats that are already in the water."

What are the lake levels at Lake Travis?

Lake Travis is about 48 feet below its normal level, according to Go Lake Travis , an informational site. That's much lower than its level at this time in 2022 and 2023, according to LakesOnline.com .

What water levels are needed to boat safely?

With water levels down in some lakes and rivers across Central Texas, it's important to know how much water you need to safely operate a boat. A variety of factors go into determining whether a body of water is deep enough to operate a boat in, but the biggest things to pay attention to are your boat's weight and the shape of its hull.

A good rule of thumb is to make sure any body of water you're boating on has at least one foot of water in it, according to BoatPowered.com . Even then, boaters should use depth monitors to ensure the water they're in is deeper than that to avoid problems.

Lake Austin to experience influx of boaters this summer

Williams said having to switch around logistical operations hasn't had a major effect on his business, but with more people being forced to use fewer lakes to rent and drive their boats, some of the lake options are becoming clogged.

"When nobody can get their boats on Lake Travis, it causes Lake Austin to be more and more packed," Williams said. "Lake Austin will always be an option, but it's not fun being on a smaller lake that's extra packed."

The city of Austin is enforcing its annual ban this Memorial Day weekend on the use of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices on Lake Austin. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other nonmotorized devices are allowed.

No plans for Memorial Day? Here are 5 things to do around Austin over the holiday weekend

Texas Parks and Wildlife warns of low lake levels

A record 3.6 million Texans are expected to travel for Memorial Day, signaling a possible boom for tourism activities in the Lone Star State. That aligns with ATX Boat Rentals' busy season, which typically begins around May and extends into September, Williams said.

That figure, coupled with Texas having more square miles of inland waterways than any other state and nearly 560,000 registered boats, means the state's waterways are likely to be packed for the long weekend.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is warning boaters of potential hazards on waterways. A year ago, the state saw 13 boating accidents during the Memorial Day weekend, resulting in two boating fatalities and two drownings.

To avoid those types of accidents, the department is reminding boaters to operate at safe speeds and keep an eye out for low water areas and submerged objects, among other things.

Is Travis County in a drought?

Not really, but some parts of Central Texas are. Eastern parts of the county are not experiencing any drought conditions, and the western half is mostly experiencing abnormal to severe dry conditions.

Counties northwest of San Antonio are experiencing an extreme drought, the worst drought level in the state.

To check your county's drought stage, check out the U.S. Drought Monitor .

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From beaches to water parks, these fun summer activities will help you beat Arizona's heat

When the heat rises, Phoenicians know it's time to stay cool. And Arizona has a lot to offer to help you enjoy your summer.

From tubing on the Salt River to boat rentals and water sports at Tempe Town Lake and Park, there are plenty of options for Arizonians to get outside and have fun during the summer. Discounts are also available at some of these popular attractions.

The Republic's podcast team surveyed some of the best spots to beat the heat. We came up with five must-visit water attractions in the Valley.

Here are our top recommendations for where you can keep cool this summer.

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Salt River Tubing

The river is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with tube rentals ending at 2 p.m.

Salt River Tubing offers fast passes and online reservations through September. You can purchase your Salt River Tubing tickets online or in person. Here's the cost breakdown:

• Tube rental and shuttle: $25.
• Shuttle pass for those with their own tubes: $18.
• Bucket/cooler tube, to hold your cooler: $20.
• Season passes (includes one tube rental per day): $199.
• VIP group passes (for groups of 20 or more; includes tube, private shuttle and skip-the-line privileges): $30 per person.

Discounts are available for military members and first responders when purchased in person only.

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Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Park hours from May 1 to Oct. 31 are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Then from Nov. 1 to April 30, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 

Lake Pleasant Regional Park is anticipating temporary closures into the summer. The decision to temporarily close sections of the park will be based on:

• Increased holiday/weekend traffic.
• Parking lot and shoreline limits exceeding capacity and/or high water levels seasonally limiting shoreline availability.

Keep up to date with any changes on the Park Updates page. Ticket prices vary depending on which activity you plan to do at the park. See all the ticket prices .

Tempe Town Lake and Beach Park

Get out on the water with these boating options.

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Boat Rentals of America

Located on the south shore at Tempe Beach Park. This rental offers all kinds of watercraft for rent. Boats of all types can be rented here for one-hour or two-hour segments. Watercraft options available to rent include donut boats, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, pontoon boats, pedal boats and electric boats. Find pricing, hours and availability on  Boats 4 Rent.

Northshore Watersport Rentals  

Northshore Watersport Rentals is located on the north shore of Tempe Town Lake, near the Tempe Town Lake Marina Boat Launch. Available watercraft options to rent include kayaks, double kayaks or paddle boards to explore the water. Find pricing, hours and availability on their  website .

Tempe Beach Park is open daily from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Make sure to check out all the amenities and their locations .

Mesa Golfland Sunsplash

Sunsplash hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with Night Splash from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Ticket prices vary on age and on the day and time. For adults, general admission tickets are $55 with discounts if you buy online. Junior tickets are for children ages 3 to kids who are under 48 inches in height and cost $52. Parking is free. Take a glimpse at ticket and package prices .

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Park hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. most days. Check their website for the most current hours.

Ticket prices vary depending on age and the day and time of your visit. Single-day general passes can be as low as $35 if purchased online. Season passes start at $55.

Parking is $20 for general and $30 for premium. Passholders can get free parking. Check out all of the ticket pricing .

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