Tag: spring break

Spring break destinations for families that want to stay active

Get outside this spring.

As spring break approaches, families across the United States will search for the best places to spend their sacred vacation time. While many people will default to a beach getaway, there are tons of other landscapes to explore. People who enjoy winter sports can catch the tail-end of skiing season at several locations throughout the country. Hikers can trek through gorgeous national parks. Even those who don’t want to stray from the beach can find new and fun marine adventures to try. If you want to stay active and get outdoors with your loved ones, explore these seven stellar spring break destinations for families.

Spend spring break exploring these sights at Texas’s South Padre Island

Have fun in the sun.

Ready for a spring break getaway but don’t know where to go this year? If you want to soak up the sun and play in the waves, then plan a visit to South Padre Island, Texas.

Your adventures in this beloved town will begin with a drive down to the southernmost tip of Texas. As you cross the Queen Isabella Causeway, South Padre Island will appear on the horizon. Blissful beaches and exciting attractions will keep visitors busy for days on end. Make the most of your trip by exploring these eight awesome outdoor activities that are perfect for a spring break vacation.

University of Texas to ban all fans from attending sporting events

With the recent pandemic concerning the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Big 12 conference and the University of Texas released rulings.

With the recent rulings by the NCAA concerning the tournament amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Texas has also made their announcement.

This comes on the heels of the Big 12 limited fans from attending the Big 12 tournament currently taking place in Kansas City, Missouri. Per Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowles, schools will be limited to 125 fans per school.

Texas President Greg Fenves released an announcement regarding Spring Break.

I am writing to announce that I have decided to extend spring break for students by one week in response to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Classes will resume on campus on Monday, March 30, and students should plan on returning prior to that date.

The university will remain open, and the additional week of spring break will provide UT faculty and staff members time to prepare to increase “social distancing” on campus. As recommended by public health officials, social distancing provides guidelines through which individuals avoid group settings and mass gatherings, maintain a safe distance from others and follow good personal hygiene practices whenever possible.

COVID-19 represents a serious public health concern. UT is committed to the well-being of our community members and slowing the spread of the coronavirus while also supporting our students’ educational goals and the needs of staff and faculty members and students during these challenging times.

You can read the full release from President Fenves here.

The school pushing back spring break to March 30th brings into question the start of spring practice. The original start date was set for March 25th. The ban of attending home sporting events would last to the 22nd so that would not have factored in. However, the extension of spring break does.

We will monitor the situation and report the facts as they are made available.