Just Wait Five Minutes and the Weather Will Change

by RoadRunner | Nov 14, 2018 | San Antonio insider, tips

This post has been updated for the 2019 Texas Trail Roundup. You see that hole in the map where the heat has burned through part of south Texas? That’s San Antonio. Actually, the weather in San Antonio is not that bad in February. The temperature rises nearly...

We are a San Antonio 300 Partner!

by RoadRunner | Jan 20, 2018 | history, San Antonio insider, tips

You may have noticed a new emblem on our web site: the Tricentennial Partner logo.  The Texas Trail Roundup is an official partner of the year-long celebration of the founding of San Antonio by Canary Islanders, 300 year ago. For the Texas Trail Roundup, being a...

Long Flight Home? Check Out an eBook!

by RoadRunner | Sep 25, 2017 | San Antonio insider, tips

In 2014, San Antonio became the first airport in the world to offer free eBook checkout, for residents and travelers alike  There are two library kiosks, one in Terminal A and the other in Terminal B departure areas. First, you must download the free Overdrive app...

2018 Texas Trail Roundup Brochure & Schedule Now Online

by RoadRunner | Aug 7, 2017 | San Antonio insider, tips

The brochure & schedule for the 2018 Texas Trail Roundup are now online! You can preregister by mail, for now. We’ll soon be adding online registration that will allow credit card transactions. We’re starting the Friday Friendship Walk on February 23 ...

Ding! Ding! Ding! Goes the Trolley

by RoadRunner | Dec 27, 2016 | San Antonio insider, tips, transportation

An inexpensive and fun way to get around downtown San Antonio is on the streetcar, replicas of old trolleys. They are operated by VIA, San Antonio’s mass transit system, and only cost $1.10 per ride. The best deal is an all day pass for $4.00; they can tell you...

Bikes All Over San Antonio: B-Cycle

by RoadRunner | Nov 28, 2016 | San Antonio insider, tips, transportation

We’re so excited! The Texas Trail Roundup is adding Bike Events on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t have a bike, you say? No problem. We’ve got wheels for you. (We’ll post the details about the bike events as soon as they are available.) Since the...