Iron Eagle Zip Line Opens at the Kemah Boardwalk

Get ready to soar like an eagle! For those adventurous enough, (and have no fear of heights), the Iron Eagle Zip Line, manufactured by Soaring Eagle Zipline, Inc., officially opened at the Kemah Boardwalk on September 12.

The zip line reaches a height of 10 stories; the 2-person chair-lift style seating holds riders in place with a seat belt. There is a height requirement to take the ride; you must be either taller than 42”, or 42” to 48” if accompanied by an adult. The ride is located in front of the Lighthouse Buffet and Landry’s Restaurant and extends across the Boardwalk to the top of the Boardwalk Inn. Iron Eagle riders will experience a trip of 400 feet in length traveling up to 30mph.

The Iron Eagle Zip Line is not the tallest ride at the Kemah Boardwalk; the free-fall Drop Zone ranks tallest at the complex.  The Eagle Zip Line, the 13^th land-based ride located at the entertainment complex, joins: the Boardwalk Bullet, Drop Zone, Boardwalk Tower, Aviator, Ferris Wheel, Wipeout, Pharaoh’s Fury, Inverter, Balloon Wheel, Red Baron, Jungle Bounce, C.P. Huntington Train, and the Double-Decker Carousel. More information about each ride and ticket prices are posted on the Kemah Boardwalk’s website.

Soaring Eagle Zipline Inc. was formed in 2010 and is located in Logan Utah. Stan Checketts, engineer and designer, has spent many years creating rides. He is best known for his design of the world’s tallest thrill ride, the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the world’s fastest roller coaster. In 2012, Soaring Eagle Zipline installed a ride at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park at Canon City, Colorado.

By Pam Moore for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Two and a Half Acres of Country Living in Santa Fe, Texas

If you’ve ever wanted to get away from it all but still need to be close to the big city, here’s your opportunity! Sitting on over 100,000 square feet of land, this country home comes with an adjacent three car, two story garage complete with workshop and two storage sheds.

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Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Boogie, Blues & Brews Music Festival Returns to League City in September

If you did not attend the Boogie, Blues & Brews Music Festival last year, you missed a weekend of great music and family-friendly fun! Lucky for you, the 2^nd Annual Boogie, Blues & Brews Music Festival is returning on September 20-22, and will be held at Walter Hall Park, 897 Hwy 3 North, League City.

BBB was brought to League City to highlight a variety of music – from blues, country, zydeco and rockabilly.  Musicians scheduled to appear in 2013 (as of this writing) include: The Mambo Jazz Kings, Jesse Dayton, Hamilton Loomis, Cowboy Mouth, Marcia Ball, and Cody Canada and the Departed. Check the event’s website for updates on the artists appearing.

Along with 3 days filled with music, other event features are: a variety of food vendors; Kid’s Zone with rides and activities; a Sweet Tea Taste-Off; a variety of arts and crafts vendors; Beer Garden; Texans Tailgating Party and a Chili Cook-Off.

More information can be found on the event’s website, such as: “Early Bird” ticket information, how to volunteer, sponsorship, times, and day of event gate prices.

[Photos above taken by Pam Moore: Marcia Ball performing at 1^st Annual BBB; Crowd listening to Texas Johnny Brown at 1^st Annual BBB.]

By Pam Moore for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City Garden Club Invites You to their 3rd Annual “Going Green”- A Garden Walk

By Pam Moore for Brockway Realty

Looking for some new ideas for your home garden? Want to learn more about “green gardening”? The League City Garden Club offers answers to these questions with their invitation to take a walking tour of League City home gardens and business landscapes. The tour will be held on Saturday, September 21st; from 10am to 4pm. Tickets are $10 each before the tour and $15 the day of the event. Maps are included with each ticket for this self-guided tour. Ticket information can be found on the League City Garden Club’s website.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Kemah’s Greek Food & Wine Festival Offers “Fun on the Bay, The Greek Way”

It’s time again to “Get Your Greek On” when the Kemah Greek Food and Wine Festival is held September 13-15, at the 6th Street Lot adjacent to the Kemah’s Visitor’s Center. This event has been held for 20 years and has outgrown its previous location at Clear Lake Park; large crowds are expected this year. Experience the Greek Culture with live music, Greek food and wine, dancing, kid’s entertainment! Thymios Partalas and the Papahatzis Greek Super American Band will be the main headliner for musical entertainment all three days of this event.

New activities being held this year are: grape stomping, Spartan Arm-Wrestling matches, a Greek pizza-eating contest and a Toga Fun Run that could attract upwards of 300 sheet-clad athletes. Over the three days, visitors can also enjoy Greek cooking demonstrations and visit a market selling items such as olive oil, olive trees, gifts and T-shirts.

The Festival will be held Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; and Sunday,10am-6pm. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the gate. More information can be found on the event’s website.

By Pam Moore for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog