Goose Island State Park Texas

Special thanks to our boneheads in Washington for the shutdown, you’ve managed to close the National Parks, forcing folks to flock to the state parks and back roads and abandoned lots. I don’t really think D.C. is to blame for the new reservation system that the parks are implementing , but I’m gonna blame them anyway.

The new system is so fouled up that the rangers and certainly the workkampers that man the entry booths are so confused it’s a wonder anyone can get in. The rules seem to change from location to location and even person to person within the booth…..I’m hopeful that at some point the rules will penetrate my thick skull……given past experiences,this could take some time.

Goose Island is outside of Rockport Texas which has everything you need for supplies, I would however STRONGLY URGE YOU TO AVOID Minuit man 10 minute oil change 2610 highway 35 N…….. I have never seen a business prey on tourists and especially older tourists with 100 % markup and ” invented” issues. I’m embarrassed to admit that that they quoted me $99 for an air filter, when I squealed, ” I’ll give it to ya for $89″ like that was such a great deal. Later I called O’Reillys auto and was quoted $50!!My friend noticed them telling a older couple that there fill cap O rings were bad…….I’m sure the guy screwed them for $10 each for a .50 cent O ring that was NOT in need of replacement.

All our other experiences in and around Rockport were great, including Benchwarmers bar and grill,good food , service and cold beer!

Our good friends Larry and Shannon learned me up on fishin…….apparently it’s about the catching..not the casting, baiting up and being snagged as I’m so fond of. Black drum and spotted tail trout? Or were they redfish? Not sure ,but we caught fish by god!

Not sure if all Texas state parks offer a rod loaner program but Goose Island does and we took advantage, the rods complete with sinkers and hooks ,though well used were serviceable,all we needed was some bait…….and cooperative fish.

Larry’s results

my results

The only knock on the campground were the airboats full of duck hunters who felt a need to get out early…..you know……before the sun is up…….like three and a half hours before the sun is up! I have never stuck my head inside of the cowling of a jet engine before but I’m pretty sure it is not any louder than an airboat. I’m a notorious early riser but these guys were taking off at 4 AM!! When you figure in prep time and travel time…….are they getting up at 2??? The only thing I’d get up that early for is to go to sleep….I have read that there is a genetic correlation with duck hunters and mental illnesses.

visit Goose Island campground if you get a chance! And check out ” The Big Tree” it’s Over 1000 years old……it’s been around even longer than the stupidity in D.C.

The fish weren’t big but Larry’s ultra light rod was perfect

Bloodies were in order after all that catching!!

The Bloody Mary thing seems to be a reoccurring theme with me, now of course my friends love it…….my liver on the other hand has threatened legal action .

Larry’s “Campground Famous” OYSTER SHOOTERS

Larry’s liver has contacted my liver to consider the possibility of a class action suit.

We are enjoying warm sunny weather along with shorts! The last time I wore shorts was in Baton Rouge in late December when I almost died from exposer on the golf course! Goose island state park is a great spot….check it out!

Bring some tomato juice and friends!!