Headwaters at Incarnate Word Archives - San Antonio Report

A narrow passage way allows the water to flow up from the depths of the Blue Hole out to feed the San Antonio River.

Spirit Reach design nears final stages, with construction slated for spring

by Lindsey Carnett December 7, 2024December 6, 2024

The proposed new stretch of the River Walk is reaching the final stretch of its design phase. Construction could begin in 2025.

The Blue Hole is the starting point of the San Antonio River. This stone barrier was built by George Brackenridge and extends deep underground to the southern boundary of the Edqars Aquifr in the Olmos Basin.

San Antonio River headwaters springs are flowing again. Will a trail connection follow?

by Lindsey Carnett June 11, 2021June 13, 2021

Springs that form headwaters of San Antonio River protected forever

by Brendan Gibbons July 28, 2020August 10, 2020

The Blue Hole starts flowing again whenever the Edwards Aquifer reaches around 670 feet above sea level.

The Blue Hole, Mother Spring of the San Antonio River, Is Flowing Again

by Brendan Gibbons September 20, 2018September 21, 2018

The Trailist: Headwaters at Incarnate Word Lets You Give Back to Nature

by Brendan Gibbons September 2, 2018January 31, 2020

Do You Know Where Your River Starts? Blue Hole Exhibit Celebrates San Antonio Heritage

by Alex Scott Antram March 28, 2018January 31, 2020

Lambert Beach is overlooked by the historic pump house. Photo by Scott Ball.

Pump House That Harnessed San Antonio River’s Flow To Be Preserved

by Brendan Gibbons January 18, 2018January 31, 2020

Blue Hole Manmade Exterior. Photo by Warren Lieberman.

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The Blue Hole: A Center City Hidden Gem

by Warren Lieberman May 25, 2015October 7, 2016