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| Labonte Park along the Nueces River |
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| The park lies on about 1 mile of river bank and offers camping, picnicing, and a boat launch |
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| The Nueces River just upstream of the launch |
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| I was hoping to see some warblers resting in the trees after the long flight across the Gulf |
| Water flowing over the dam |
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| Releases over the dam into the bay were controversal during the recent drought |
| Fisherman and Picnic tables |
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| Labonte Park is popular with fishermen, picnicers, and campers. |
| Downstream of the launch is popular with fishermen |
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| On summer weekends there can be lots of boat and jetskis, but today was not too bad |
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| Interested spectators |
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| I offered a kayak demo, but they did not accept the offer |
| Ross and his new kayak |
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| He had just finished his first paddle in his first kayak. Welcome to our group |
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| The boat launch next to Interstate 37 |
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| It is all concrete with no beach, but there is plenty of parking |
| The salt water barrier dam |
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| When I was a kid, this was one of the best places to catch blue crabs. |
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| Great Heron feeding at the dam |
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| There were small bait fish jumping out of the water trying to escape from something larger below |
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| The Nueces downstream of the launch |
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| As you head toward the bay the river widens and the trees thin out |
| The Railroad Bridge |
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| I am not sure if it still used but I have heard trains nearby so it is possible. |
| The center section of the Railroad Bridge |
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| This part rotated open for boat traffic. Rust and extra supports show it stays shut now |
| One of the nicer homes along the river. |
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| Most of the homes are a lot older but there are several new ones being built |
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