Some spring break tubers float down the river in New Braunfels despite cooler temperatures.

NEW BROWNFELS, Texas. A chilly start to spring break 2023 led to a cool tuber display on the Comal River on Monday, but according to the owner of Texas Tubes, it’s not the end of the world if spring break is a little chilly.

Tourism is New Braunfels’ $700 million industry, according to playinnewbraunfels.com. One of the biggest attractions is the walk along the Komal River.

On Monday in New Braunfels the temperature did not exceed seventy degrees, so it was quite enough to drift along the Comal River.

“We will probably be there for about three hours,” said Jaden Widener. “Honestly, it wasn’t bad. The water is much warmer than it actually is outside.”

Widener drove for six hours to spend time in New Braunfels, which Texas Tubes owner Coley Reno says is commonplace.

This morning I had people from Oklahoma City, people from Weatherford, people from Stevenville. Renault said.

He said that people are more courageous in going into the water if they have come a long way.

“The weather during spring break always changes very quickly,” Reno said.

“We had sunshine and 85 over the weekend. Today you get up, it’s a maximum of 69.”

Renaud said the busiest season is in July, so he’s not bothered by watching people out of the water while they’re enjoying the great outdoors.

“Especially after everything related to COVID, it’s always nice to see people going out, having a good time, going out to the river, sitting by the river and enjoying,” Reno said.

He said that if you are looking for a more relaxed river ride, March and April are the best times.

“If you want to come and be alone, this is the time. March, April, even on sunny days,” Reno said. “It’s not the same summer at all, where in March and April it starts to gain momentum from April to May.”

Meanwhile, he said that Comal really needs rain to ease the ongoing drought.

“You know, rain is what we swim on, and that’s why we need rain,” Renault said. lots of good things.”