Revisit History at the Alamo, San Antonio

RIVER WALK

This world famous destination in San Antonio is only a small stroll from the River Walk.  The Alamo falls in one of the most frequently visited and touched historical sites in America. It displays many antiques exhibiting what life must have been like during the time of siege. Souvenirs are also available at a gift shop located nearby, you can also take a walk around and absorb the captivating charm of the shaded grounds and soak up the Alamo history. In case you want take a break, there is a decent park right in front of the.  Information center for the visitors in situated right across the street where you can find free advice and brochures on further tourists’ attractions.

San Antonio’s cultural flair can be witnesses and experienced all around the city. It is advisable not to waste any more of your precious time and hop on a plane to San Antonio to indulge in the stimulating experience that will leave you yearning for much.
In San Antonio, in south-central Texas, one of the main tourist attractions is the charming and beautifully landscaped River Walk area in the city center.  Over the past fifty years, about 2.5 miles of the meandering river and its tributaries have been developed for walking, boating, dining, shopping, culture, and entertainment.  In the current drought, however, by rights the river would not be running – it would be dry as a bone.  What would a river walk be without a river?  They haven’t had to find out.

A recent report by NPR explains where the water comes from; San Antonio is using treated sewage water to fill the San Antonio River.  The city used to pump 5 million gallons a day from the underground Edwards aquifer to keep river flowing through dry periods, but the city and the surrounding area depend on aquifer water for virtually all domestic, agricultural and industrial uses.  Every gallon of recycled water is a gallon that can stay in the ground until needed.
San Antonio also uses recycled water for golf courses, parks, theme parks, university landscaping (including Trinity University, my alma mater), and industrial cooling.  Some major businesses with local facilities, such as Toyota and Microsoft, are using water from the state of the art sewage treatment system initiated in 1996, instead of groundwater.