Paddle season begins on the Brazos River Many people will be hitting Central Texas waterways this weekend, so we stopped by the brand new Brazos River location of Pura Vida Paddle so they can tell us about the hidden gems of Waco. and last updated 2021-05-27 10:07:46-04 WACO, TX â Many people will be hitting Central Texas waterways this weekend, so we stopped by the brand new Brazos River location of Pura Vida Paddle so they can tell us about the hidden gems of Waco. There's something about spending time on the water that gives Pura Vida Paddle Owner Erin Ward, peace of mind.