Summer started at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) this weekend.  Fort Hood hosted the annual kick-off, complete with all kinds of activities.Of course there was swimming at Sierra Beach.

BLORA 2013 waterfest - kid at beach
Sierra Beach at Waterfest 2013
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Looks like a life of ease, but I  saw Fort Hood Lifeguards get two distressed swimmers safely out of the water.

Waterfest 2013 BLORA Lifeguard
BLORA Lifeguard makes sure all is well
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The gate fee to get into Waterfest was 6 dollars per carload but once inside, the activities were free.  These Hamster Balls looked interesting.

Waterfest 2013 Blora Hamster Balls
Human Hamster Balls
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The Kayak Pool ended up at times looking like Bumper Cars!

Waterfest 2013 BLORA Kayak Pool
Kayak Jam!
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Lifeguards waited at the bottom of  the Phantom Phlume Waterslide!

Waterfest 2013 Blora Waterslide
Waiting for Splashdown at the Water Slide
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Yes the Kid Wash is just what you think, a car wash for kids!

Waterfest 2013 BLORA Kid Wash
Entering the Kid Wash, it's a lot softer than those car wash brushes!
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Did I mention it was hot out there.  Next time I am bringing my Bathing Suit!

Waterfest 2013 BLORA Julia is hot
Yes, I was Panting!
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