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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Bastrop River Co. oers kayak and canoe rentals.
Bastrop River Co. is located along the Lower Colorado River bank inside Fisherman’s Park.
PHOTOS COURTESY BASTROP RIVER CO.
Paddle through adventure at Bastrop River Co.
Formerly known as Bastrop Kayak, Lee Harle purchased the business from an old family friend in 2012.
Bastrop River Co. has been making waves since opening its doors in March 2012. Lee Harle took the plunge into the river recre- ation industry with no experience. Since then, BRC has become a local favorite, with its river camping, group trips and El Camino Real river trail. Diving deeper Harle said the road to success was not always smooth sailing, noting that his background was in nance and sales. Despite the challenges, he navi- gated uncharted waters to learn the ins and outs of the Colorado River and recreation business. “There was a lot of time spent out in the wild getting to know the landscape and learning the river,” he said.
Looking back In the early days, he tried various experiences and events to attract customers but soon realized that simplicity worked best—leading to a focus on the El Camino Real river trail. “It is at the core of everything we do,” he said. Looking ahead Harle’s plans include re ning services and grow- ing his customer base. For now, he’s going with the ow and grateful to have found his calling. “I’m so extremely blessed that God chose me to be the ‘river guy’ in Bastrop,” he said. “I love what I do, I love this river, and I love this town. Every day is another day in paradise.”
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1200 Willow St., Bastrop www.bastropriverco.com
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