Yes, there really are flamingos on the Sabine! The Sabine River downstream of Toledo Bend Reservoir offers maybe the most beautiful white sand beaches in Texas and great cool swimming in the summertime. The Big Thicket Voyageurs sponsors annual trips on the Sabine at Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. All paddlers looking to get away from town and have some fun are invited.
The "Beach Canoe Toss" is becoming an annual athletic event on Sabine River holidays.
The canoe used for "tossing" weighs over 60 pounds.
The winning "canoe toss" on Labor Day 1996 was over 21 feet!
The big event of Sabine River holidays is often the "BTV Margarita Venue".