Those wanting to get in shape have plenty of area to run or ride mountain bicycles. The Brazos Valley Mountain Biking Association maintains the mountain bike trails, which range in difficulty and include jumps and small wooden bridges. Texas A&M University often holds outdoor courses at the lake, such as kayaking. Since rains have brought lake levels up, Johnston said he has seen several people bring boats to Lake Bryan recently, but it is also a good place to fish. Lake Bryan has brought in Texas Parks and Wildlife Experts to ensure fish are thriving and to increase diversity of fish populations, according to BTU. The lake is home to channel catfish, bluegill sunfish, large-mouth Band bass and crappie. of Heathens Grand Stafford The Band of Heathens began as three guys who all had Another activity available at the parkspots is geocaching, outdoor treasure residency at a venue in an Austin. With like minds and hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a settrio a will to combine talents, a three musketeers-like of GPS coordinates and attempt find a Geocache hidden was to born in late 2005. Withcontainer the rare concept of at three that location; they can then take a piece “swag” outthat of the container front men, they of formed a band complimented each and put in another for the next person cache. “Swag” other’s styleswho and finds forgedthe a unified sound. Comeoften out and includes items such as pens, mugs, keya chains, stickers or set plastic toys.been experience bluesy southern-rock that has celebrated by the New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News. Overnight guests will The park opens daily at 6amThe and closes at dusk. be provided a gate code upon check in.
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9.22 - SATURDAY
Zack Walther Band @ Church Street
Theper nextvehicle, evolution or of asounds frompass the Lone Star, A Zack A day pass for the park is $5 season is $75. WaltherDogs Band takes the Lone Star sound and be twists camping pass is $10 per vehicle. are allowed, but must onit ainto something new. Frontman Zack Walther finds inspiration leash. in everything from classic rock to pop to George Strait. The lake has also hosted several marathons and adventure runs this Redroom Schotzi’s (outside) year and hopes to hold more events such as the Gladiator Dash - held on Redroom is a Texas four-piece bandmen’s from College Station that April 21 - in the future, Johnston said. A&M organization exudes the that rock attitude of yesterday in the souls of 4 One Army organizes the racing event includes 10 obstacles. young musicians. They have quite a stage presence, and the park drummer known as much her skill as she is for For more information about the andisactivities, visitforlakebryan.com. throwing her hair in the air like Animal from the Muppets.
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A Formal Affair @ Schotzi’s (inside)
Influenced by a diversity of artists (Jack’s Mannequin, Tool, The Beatles), A Formal Affair hails from Austin, where they found popularity among the college crowd. So, considering they’re a college-crowd favorite and that they’re coming to one of America’s best college towns...well, you do the math.
9.23 - SUNDAY
Joe Teichmann @ Lakeside Icehouse
9.25 - TUESDAY
Breakaway @ Reed Arena
Based out of College Station, Joe Teichman will take the stage at Lakeside Ice-house on September 23. Combining the sounds of old bluegrass with modern Texas-Country, Joe Teichman and The Cool Arrows have been making music for their fans for the past four years. Non-denominational Breakaway Ministries’ events have already set a record for attendance, and Tuesday’s assembly of worship, inspiration and entertainment will surely set yet another one. @ Kyle Field!—9:00pm—Kyle Field—Texas A&M University—Free
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