Fabulous! Love the Texas coastal towns and those wonderful Live Oak trees. Very beautiful campgrounds you found there. See you down the road! Thank you, Marc, for your hard work sharing your adventures.
Glad you visited Rockport, we hope to move there soon!! Loved your video. Whataburger used to be great, not sure about now though. I haven't been there for some time.
Here's wishing you an uneventful move to a beautiful place, Carrie. We both loved Rockport, but Mrs. GA in particular did so. We hope to return some day.
In Whataburger's defense, it just got owned by Chicago. HAHA! It's a great burger, but, in my experience, varies from site to site. Glad yall stayed there in Rockport. It can sure use some tourist dollars for recovery efforts. Looking forward to the next episode!
I tend to agree about your assessment of Whataburger. When you come back through New Mexico you will need to try a green Chile cheeseburger. Buckhorn at I-25 and 380, Blakes Lotaburger is a New Mexico chain that is better than Whataburger. Enjoy your adventures.
@@jimmcgee3111 Ernie Blake settled in Santa Fe in 1949, and discovered Taos Ski Valley as the site for his resort while piloting his own plane back and forth between Santa Fe and Glenwood Springs, CO en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Blake . The mountain remained in the Blake family until they finally sold it just a few years ago. And no, I see that Lotaburger's founder's first name was Blake, not last name: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake%27s_Lotaburger
Surprising about your Whataburger experience. I find they are usually good but sometimes you might get a rogue. If you like burgers and your headed towards Galveston give “The Spot” a try.
Love your videos, I'm still working at my goal of watching all of your videos. Comment.... Whataburger. I live in Florida. My wife and i also visited Whataburger years ago when they first opened here in Florida. We too was not exactly impressed either. Needless to say, They no longer have establishments in Florida. Now, if you by chance come buy a Five Guys burger establishment,....that's impressive for fast food.
Agreed completely. Love those hand cut fries at Five Guys (and In-n-Out) also. Thanks so much for the viewership, we sincerely appreciate the way that you're working through them all!
another great video👍 You were passing thru New Mexico about two weeks ago, so I suppose you're back in Utah by now. Has Alta opened yet? We are under winter advisory for tomorrow 11/10. We've had quite a bit of snow so far this season. My yard is still covered.
Not until the 23rd, Eric. Yep, we're back. It's frustrating, we had a 30" settled snow base at one point a few weeks ago, but we've lost nearly half of that since then. No matter, all it takes is one good storm which nearly always comes on time. The place has a habit of turning on a dime early season.
We have WhatABurger's in Florida. I'm with you, I don't see what all the hype is about. It's been a while since I went to one, but it was too much bun and not enough beef. Great video!
Interesting about whataburger cant say I’m going to try it anytime soon , just for reference there is a increased popularity in America food here in London the restaurant chain “ five guys” have constant ques outside I’ve tried it and I must say it’s Better than the average burger in town but maybe a bit pricey Anyway enough of burger talk Really enjoyed the area , you can almost smell that sea air thanks to your filming needless to say a great place to visit ! Thanks Gavin
Marc & Patricia so glad to know you two are fine for a moment thought you were the RV couple that was murdered on our S Padre area that you just left such a tragedy they had their RV & Truck stolen and taken to Mexico. Enjoy the town area in Rockport they have lots of Antique stores and just fun places to visit. Looking forward to you coming to Canyon Lake my son and family live there. Enjoy!
We're close to a month behind real-time, so we've already come and gone from Canyon Lake, and we loved that area. We're also very pleased with how that video came out. And thank you so much for your concern. Just to clarify the murders were on North Padre Island, not SPI...but still, it really threw that island community for a loop.
That news was horrible. We knew you were already further west but it still must have made you shiver. Stay safe. And we loved Carlsbad Caverns last year so looking forward to that episode.
Mark,you truely do have a gift! I always enjoy your videos but not just for the camera work but your research that you put in them. All of that and you speak at a speed that my slow mind really appreciates. How are things in the cold north country? You are the only ones that I know that go north for the winter. If you see some people dressed in whites and carrying a big net RUN. Good luck to both of you.
Hey Dave! Great to hear from you as always. And while your mind may be slow, it's faster than mine! And as for heading north for winter, we've always been a bit contrarian. But they may be chasing me with the net for other reasons, too. ;)
One additional comment. I don't know if you have been cautioned yet about fire ants. You may not have run into them in your northern travels but they are common in Texas. Do a search on them to find out more.
Fantastic entertainment! Really enjoy watching your videos. And as far as Whataburger, it's like anywhere else, it's hit and miss. I can go to the same one 10 times and 3 of those times it won't be so good. Seems it should always be the same but it isn't. Anyway hope y'all are enjoying all our state has to offer.
Excellent as usual Marc. Got to make it to Corpus one of these days! Looks great. Awaiting your Canyon Lake episode, hopefully visiting the area soon 🤠
So glad to see you got to Rockport. I went there to see Whooping Cranes in 1981 and stayed 15 years. :-) It took a grievous hit from Hurricane Harvey. I can tell from looking at the RV resort shots that the tree canopy is still piteously thin. Normally you would not be able to see much sky through the dense oak foliage. The leaning trees face away from the prevailing winds, which never seem to stop blowing.
I recall when I was about 12 or so visiting Rockport and Port Lavaca to see my Grandmother Betty's cousins who owned the Clegg House Shrimp boats down there. They took us on a tour of the boats and packing plant, and I feel like that was a real life visit to a "Bubbagump" story. :-). Love the video, brings back a lot of memories - Tabetha
Marc, we can always expect your honesty! Sometimes the results of what you review are good sometimes not so good. We know you are not patronizing anybody with your opinions. Continue to stay real!
Very well produced video . . . AGAIN 👍 Marc . Being from N.Y. I never seen Oak trees like that before. Amazing . Thanks for the Adventure . Very Nice Views !
Don't wait, Kim. If your occupations give you the freedom to go "long-timing" as we have done, it's the best of both worlds. Appreciate your comment so much!
Born and raised in Texas, 65 years old. Been eating Whataburger all my life and they are not as good as they use to be. One reason I believe is the meat has gotten so thin. I once told a Whataburger manager that if this meat gets any thinner it will qualify as a vegiburger!
OK I got visible on oct 2nd after seeing your youtube, everything went great until this morning when they shut my internet off completely saying I had reached my 5mbps limit waiting for a call from supervisor now,, buyer beware even tho they say data is not limited ,,it is
Awesome thanks for sharing. We have an Rv spot in mission and still travel full time. Looking to travel Texas and the gulf first priority so these videos are great
I liked your slow fly-by at the beginning; classy start. I could definitely stay in this part of Texas. Been in and out of this area on ships many times. Your “cinematography” is pleasing to the eyes. Oh, and my wife, “Kuuipo Burton”, likes your music in this video. Just sayin’.
Good Evening Marc ☕️! First, another great cinematic work of art! Second, on behalf of all Texans I apologize for your Whataburger experience, please give another location a try before you leave Texas and remember you can customize it anyway you like. I recommend caramelize onions with jalapeños add mayo! As a teen, I remember going to Rockport with my grandparents and getting fresh crab off the boats and having them BBQ which consisted of a rub of seasonings, then grilled. Thanks again and safe travels ☕️
Ben, I'll take those crabs over a Whataburger any day! However, as our videos are a few weeks behind real time we are already outside of Texas. But that just gives us one more reason to return!
You really have to judge Whataburger as a fast food Burger because that's what is. It's competition is mcdonald's, burger king, in and out, 5 guys etc. If you go in thinking gourmet burger you'll be greatly disappointed. If you judge it in the context of fast-food it is a stand out compared to it's competitors. The whataburger mushroom swiss burger is very messy but very delicious favorite.
Now some years later, Jerry, a) I honestly don't recall the amount we paid, and b) of course, that amount would be irrelevant now. I'm sure that it's more than $20 but I'm also sure that it's on their website.
@@GrandAdventure Yes it was a shock , when it recently happened . BTW I am proud , how fast Rockport/Fulton has come back , after Harvey . My RV was a total loss , along with most of the content . I live in one of the hundred or so rv parks. I live on the 35 bypass about half between Rockport and Aransas Pass . I think you do a fine job on your videos .
@@davebrown3230 thank you so much Dave! Sorry to hear about the loss of your property & possessions, but having gone through numerous Florida hurricanes ourselves we can say that things can be replaced; people can't. So happy to hear that you're OK.
And we always look forward to seeing you there, Tracy! One of these days we'll do a UA-cam Live, we have so much fun at the Premieres but they're much too short.
Makes me want to return to Rockport very soon! Thanks! If you pass through Abilene, try Mr. G's Burgers there, with a large shake. Split the shake, they were really big.
It will be interesting to hear your take on gruenehall.com/ I use to go there before it was "discovered" by the newer generations. The Guadalupe river should be fun and not as crowded as during the season. It is a top destination for tubers, canoers and kayakers.
We had Zoe with us on leash, so we only got to enjjoy Gruene Hall from the outside. Still, we very much enjoyed our visit to Gruene and got some beautiful footage during the afternoon golden hour.
Ok. We will go to Moondog on Nov. 9th. It is my 60th birthday. To bad your Whataburger was not great. It is hit or miss. Some of the cooks get sloppy and just throw them together. I have had fantastic ones and ones like yours...not impressive.
Great mini review of the area. I look forward to your presentation. I was looking online at the various RV parks around South Padre Island on the mainland side... and when I zoomed in on the satellite images they were nothing but industrial sites with the ability to accommodate some dry camping. There are many horrendous accommodations on the mainland around the Gulf Coast of South Texas. So your recommendations here are a great resource. Gord
Gord, a lot of what you were seeing on the mainland is attributable to the fact that many of these RV parks cater not to travelers, but to employees in the oil fields and associated industries.
In a private RV park I generally mention it while checking in. In the case of a publicly-owned campground, I generally know the rules going into it. On public land dispersed, I always check the rules going into it.
If you guys are ever in the area again you should check out Steerburger, it's right next to the RV resort you were staying at and has AMAZING burgers. facebook.com/SteerburgerGG/
Another great video presentation, Marc. The area is relatively classy. Really nice RV park. Glad you spent the time reviewing it. When I first came to Texas back in late 2008, I was in South Houston just after Hurricane Ike. Whataburger was Waterburger... Their logo with the wavey "W" said it all, based upon the local flooding and wind damage. Gord
Gord, we really enjoyed the Rockport area and wish we had more time to spend there. Mrs GA said it was one of her favorites. Unfortunately we were there midweek and I had to work days, so we had limited daylight to explore. Going to Rockport was entirely unscheduled and unplanned. We also had a reservation at Canyon Lake that we had to depart for. And I confess to actually laughing out loud at "Waterburger"!
@@GrandAdventure You guys really run a tight schedule when on tour. But it provides you with allot of content and the folks here really enjoy it. Thanks! Glad you got a chuckle out of my yoke. Gord
Fabulous! Love the Texas coastal towns and those wonderful Live Oak trees. Very beautiful campgrounds you found there. See you down the road! Thank you, Marc, for your hard work sharing your adventures.
Thank you Joyce! Hope to see you out there.
so peacefull there
I've stayed at that park several times. It's very nice.
Isn't it wonderful? Thanks for sharing your experience.
It's rare to catch square riptide waves on video glad nobody was in there.
I assume you're talking about at 5:55, Yephraim -- those were actually rebound waves off the sea wall.
Hey Grand Adventure, Great to see you!
Hey Capt! Good to be seen.
Great channel...subscribed to both you and rv texas yall. Thanks for being so informative.
Thanks so much, Rodney! We're thrilled to have you along.
I Loved it!! Fun Texas adventures!
That was one of Mrs GA's favorite stops in 2019.
Outstanding video, well done.
Thank you, William! Your comment is very much appreciated.
Another great video!
Thank you as always LoneStar!
Great vid Marc.
Thank you so much, both for your comment and for watching!
Wow, definitely spacious and very pretty!
It's not often that we are left impressed by a private RV park, but this was certainly one of those times.
Glad you visited Rockport, we hope to move there soon!! Loved your video. Whataburger used to be great, not sure about now though. I haven't been there for some time.
Here's wishing you an uneventful move to a beautiful place, Carrie. We both loved Rockport, but Mrs. GA in particular did so. We hope to return some day.
In Whataburger's defense, it just got owned by Chicago. HAHA! It's a great burger, but, in my experience, varies from site to site. Glad yall stayed there in Rockport. It can sure use some tourist dollars for recovery efforts. Looking forward to the next episode!
Thanks so much @TexasSky!
I tend to agree about your assessment of Whataburger. When you come back through New Mexico you will need to try a green Chile cheeseburger. Buckhorn at I-25 and 380, Blakes Lotaburger is a New Mexico chain that is better than Whataburger. Enjoy your adventures.
Thanks Jim. Is there family behind Blake's Lotaburger the same as the Blake family that pioneered Taos Ski Valley?
Grand Adventure. I don’t know about that. I think it stared in the early 50’s. Headquartered in Albuquerque.
@@jimmcgee3111 Ernie Blake settled in Santa Fe in 1949, and discovered Taos Ski Valley as the site for his resort while piloting his own plane back and forth between Santa Fe and Glenwood Springs, CO en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Blake . The mountain remained in the Blake family until they finally sold it just a few years ago.
And no, I see that Lotaburger's founder's first name was Blake, not last name: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake%27s_Lotaburger
Awwwww....sorry you didn’t totally enjoy Whatsburger. That’s okay not angry. I so did enjoy your video! Peace ✌️
I thought that we'd catch more flak for that comment than we have!
Headed that way next month
Should be a great time of year to go there
Surprising about your Whataburger experience. I find they are usually good but sometimes you might get a rogue. If you like burgers and your headed towards Galveston give “The Spot” a try.
On our list for when we visit Galveston at some point, thanks David!
hello cant wait for tonights video
Obviously, you're here very early! ;)
@@GrandAdventure I know I missed last weeks and the week before and I like to get in before JSM =)
@@anessasmom success.
As a native Texan, I agree with your Whataburger opinion. Looking forward to seeing where you go (boondocking) next.
From the comments we're certainly not alone! One more campground stop, then we're back to boondocking.
You need to go to the Original Wataburger in Corpus Christi, located on Ocean drive. Not to far from Rockport.
We're already out of the area, but next time!
Love your videos, I'm still working at my goal of watching all of your videos. Comment.... Whataburger. I live in Florida. My wife and i also visited Whataburger years ago when they first opened here in Florida. We too was not exactly impressed either. Needless to say, They no longer have establishments in Florida. Now, if you by chance come buy a Five Guys burger establishment,....that's impressive for fast food.
Agreed completely. Love those hand cut fries at Five Guys (and In-n-Out) also. Thanks so much for the viewership, we sincerely appreciate the way that you're working through them all!
another great video👍 You were passing thru New Mexico about two weeks ago, so I suppose you're back in Utah by now. Has Alta opened yet? We are under winter advisory for tomorrow 11/10. We've had quite a bit of snow so far this season. My yard is still covered.
Not until the 23rd, Eric. Yep, we're back. It's frustrating, we had a 30" settled snow base at one point a few weeks ago, but we've lost nearly half of that since then. No matter, all it takes is one good storm which nearly always comes on time. The place has a habit of turning on a dime early season.
We have WhatABurger's in Florida. I'm with you, I don't see what all the hype is about. It's been a while since I went to one, but it was too much bun and not enough beef. Great video!
Thank you so much! And yes, we agree that the bun/beef ratio is way too high.
Interesting about whataburger cant say I’m going to try it anytime soon , just for reference there is a increased popularity in America food here in London the restaurant chain “ five guys” have constant ques outside I’ve tried it and I must say it’s Better than the average burger in town but maybe a bit pricey
Anyway enough of burger talk
Really enjoyed the area , you can almost smell that sea air thanks to your filming needless to say a great place to visit !
Thanks Gavin
Agree with you completely on Five Guys, Gavin. Good burgers (and great fries) but a bit on the high side. Appreciate you here as always!
Marc & Patricia so glad to know you two are fine for a moment thought you were the RV couple that was
murdered on our S Padre area that you just left such a tragedy they had their RV & Truck stolen and taken to
Mexico. Enjoy the town area in Rockport they have lots of Antique stores and just fun places to visit. Looking forward to you coming to Canyon Lake my son and family live there. Enjoy!
We're close to a month behind real-time, so we've already come and gone from Canyon Lake, and we loved that area. We're also very pleased with how that video came out. And thank you so much for your concern. Just to clarify the murders were on North Padre Island, not SPI...but still, it really threw that island community for a loop.
That news was horrible. We knew you were already further west but it still must have made you shiver. Stay safe. And we loved Carlsbad Caverns last year so looking forward to that episode.
@@lancegoodmon3788 thank you so much.
Yes, an awful tragedy. Stay safe, everyone.
Mark,you truely do have a gift! I always enjoy your videos but not just for the camera work but your research that you put in them. All of that and you speak at a speed that my slow mind really appreciates. How are things in the cold north country? You are the only ones that I know that go north for the winter. If you see some people dressed in whites and carrying a big net RUN. Good luck to both of you.
Hey Dave! Great to hear from you as always. And while your mind may be slow, it's faster than mine! And as for heading north for winter, we've always been a bit contrarian. But they may be chasing me with the net for other reasons, too. ;)
Go to family kitchen!!!
2 Eggs 2 biscuits a huge chicken fried steak , gravy and hashbrowns!!!
Under $10.00 !!!!!!!!
Next time we're down there we will definitely check that out. Thanks for the tip!
One additional comment. I don't know if you have been cautioned yet about fire ants. You may not have run into them in your northern travels but they are common in Texas. Do a search on them to find out more.
Having spent 8 years in Florida, I can assure you that we know fire ants all too well.
@@GrandAdventure Good, to many find out the hard way.
@@WILDEBILL308 so true.
Looks warm down there, I'm jealous...16 degrees up here today!
Brrrr
Come on down!
It certainly was comfortable while we were there mid-October.
Fantastic entertainment! Really enjoy watching your videos. And as far as Whataburger, it's like anywhere else, it's hit and miss. I can go to the same one 10 times and 3 of those times it won't be so good. Seems it should always be the same but it isn't. Anyway hope y'all are enjoying all our state has to offer.
Excellent as usual Marc. Got to make it to Corpus one of these days! Looks great. Awaiting your Canyon Lake episode, hopefully visiting the area soon 🤠
Excellent! You'll enjoy the Canyon Lake area, particularly Gruene/New Braunfels. Thanks so much, Johanna. We truly appreciate you.
Grand Adventure thanks Marc! It’s mutual 😁 we are grateful for you!
Very good video. You are great with that drone. Can't wait to see the next one.
Ha! Good thing, then, that you couldn't see the panic on my face as I was flying between those trees!
So glad to see you got to Rockport. I went there to see Whooping Cranes in 1981 and stayed 15 years. :-) It took a grievous hit from Hurricane Harvey. I can tell from looking at the RV resort shots that the tree canopy is still piteously thin. Normally you would not be able to see much sky through the dense oak foliage. The leaning trees face away from the prevailing winds, which never seem to stop blowing.
We loved it there. It's a resilient community, they will bounce back from Harvey.
I recall when I was about 12 or so visiting Rockport and Port Lavaca to see my Grandmother Betty's cousins who owned the Clegg House Shrimp boats down there. They took us on a tour of the boats and packing plant, and I feel like that was a real life visit to a "Bubbagump" story. :-). Love the video, brings back a lot of memories - Tabetha
Thanks Tabetha! We love it when people add their own personal stories like this, it really makes the area come alive for us as well. Appreciate it!
Marc, we can always expect your honesty! Sometimes the results of what you review are good sometimes not so good. We know you are not patronizing anybody with your opinions. Continue to stay real!
Always, Tim. Thank you so much!
Hear Hear!
Very well produced video . . . AGAIN 👍 Marc . Being from N.Y. I never seen Oak trees like that before. Amazing . Thanks for the Adventure . Very Nice Views !
Thank you as always, Tony!
Check out the town of San Marcos and Aquarena Springs as you head north. The river isn't to be missed!
Wish we had known, Emily! But that just gives us something else to return for. Our videos are a few weeks behind real time.
@@GrandAdventure Bummer! Looking forward to seeing what you did in the Canyon Lake area nonetheless! Yes, please come back to Central Texas!
Love, Love, love your content! My husband & I plan to become full time RV'ers at retirement...your videos make me want to start now!
Don't wait, Kim. If your occupations give you the freedom to go "long-timing" as we have done, it's the best of both worlds. Appreciate your comment so much!
Born and raised in Texas, 65 years old. Been eating Whataburger all my life and they are not as good as they use to be. One reason I believe is the meat has gotten so thin. I once told a Whataburger manager that if this meat gets any thinner it will qualify as a vegiburger!
Another excellent video in my area.
Thank you, Wes! From a local that means even more to us.
We agree with your Whataburger assessment.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you Doug!
Thanks so much for this. We are heading to Texas this winter. Take care. 🇨🇦
Thanks so much as always for watching and commenting, Marian!
I LIVED N ROCKPORT M CORPUS LOVED THERE i dont know why i left
Whataburger used to be better. Like everything else, I guess. They just sold to BDT Capital Partners out of Chicago. So, no longer purely Texan.
So we've just learned, we were going off the sign in the restaurant that appeared in the video. Oh, well...can't believe everything you read! 😉
OK I got visible on oct 2nd after seeing your youtube, everything went great until this morning when they shut my internet off completely saying I had reached my 5mbps limit waiting for a call from supervisor now,, buyer beware even tho they say data is not limited ,,it is
That's bizarre, we've used hundreds of gigs per month without any issues.
Awesome thanks for sharing. We have an Rv spot in mission and still travel full time. Looking to travel Texas and the gulf first priority so these videos are great
Glad to hear it, Jim! So glad that we could help.
Unimpressed??? You need to get a Monterrey Melt with large Fries 🍟 and gravy with a sweet tea!!!
We'll give them another shot the next time we're in Texas, Juan.
I liked your slow fly-by at the beginning; classy start.
I could definitely stay in this part of Texas. Been in and out of this area on ships many times.
Your “cinematography” is pleasing to the eyes.
Oh, and my wife, “Kuuipo Burton”, likes your music in this video.
Just sayin’.
Love it! Thanks so much as always, Laughing Ram! And trust me, piloting that drone between the trees was a nail-biting experience.
Good Evening Marc ☕️! First, another great cinematic work of art! Second, on behalf of all Texans I apologize for your Whataburger experience, please give another location a try before you leave Texas and remember you can customize it anyway you like. I recommend caramelize onions with jalapeños add mayo! As a teen, I remember going to Rockport with my grandparents and getting fresh crab off the boats and having them BBQ which consisted of a rub of seasonings, then grilled. Thanks again and safe travels ☕️
Ben, I'll take those crabs over a Whataburger any day! However, as our videos are a few weeks behind real time we are already outside of Texas. But that just gives us one more reason to return!
You really have to judge Whataburger as a fast food Burger because that's what is. It's competition is mcdonald's, burger king, in and out, 5 guys etc. If you go in thinking gourmet burger you'll be greatly disappointed. If you judge it in the context of fast-food it is a stand out compared to it's competitors. The whataburger mushroom swiss burger is very messy but very delicious favorite.
Redfish Incorporated I totally agree with ya Redfish!
As always, I am learning and enjoying as you “adventure” along!
Thank you as always, Curt!
Yeah but what does it cost? I don 't like to pay over $20 a day.
Now some years later, Jerry, a) I honestly don't recall the amount we paid, and b) of course, that amount would be irrelevant now. I'm sure that it's more than $20 but I'm also sure that it's on their website.
We love to spend time in Texas and thanks for sharing this place. This place looks awesome!
You're most welcome, thanks for watching!
and 5mbps is a speed limit not a data consumption limit
Whataburger was sold to a out of state company .
Guess that sign in the store was outdated.
@@GrandAdventure Yes it was a shock , when it recently happened . BTW I am proud , how fast Rockport/Fulton has come back , after Harvey . My RV was a total loss , along with most of the content . I live in one of the hundred or so rv parks. I live on the 35 bypass about half between Rockport and Aransas Pass . I think you do a fine job on your videos .
@@davebrown3230 thank you so much Dave! Sorry to hear about the loss of your property & possessions, but having gone through numerous Florida hurricanes ourselves we can say that things can be replaced; people can't. So happy to hear that you're OK.
Marc, slick flying by the trailer in the beginning. There are some Whataburger in NM and I agree with you assessment.
OK, so now Whataburger is 0 for 3 in comments! LOL And that was for sure some fun flying.
This is always fun watching together and seeing new folks join in...I look forward to it every week!
And we always look forward to seeing you there, Tracy! One of these days we'll do a UA-cam Live, we have so much fun at the Premieres but they're much too short.
@@GrandAdventure Absolutely yes!
Makes me want to return to Rockport very soon! Thanks! If you pass through Abilene, try Mr. G's Burgers there, with a large shake. Split the shake, they were really big.
We'll catch that area of Texas on a return trip, as there's so much left to see and do!
It will be interesting to hear your take on gruenehall.com/ I use to go there before it was "discovered" by the newer generations.
The Guadalupe river should be fun and not as crowded as during the season. It is a top destination for tubers, canoers and kayakers.
We had Zoe with us on leash, so we only got to enjjoy Gruene Hall from the outside. Still, we very much enjoyed our visit to Gruene and got some beautiful footage during the afternoon golden hour.
@@GrandAdventure Hope you get a chance to go back in the evening for the entertainment.
Ok. We will go to Moondog on Nov. 9th. It is my 60th birthday. To bad your Whataburger was not great. It is hit or miss. Some of the cooks get sloppy and just throw them together. I have had fantastic ones and ones like yours...not impressive.
We'll have to give Whataburger another shot. And I'll bet it tastes great at 3 a.m.! LOL We can definitely recommend Moondog -- happy birthday!!!
Nice spot for sure! Little far east for my usual, but ya never know!
Not a bad campground to winter in.
There are many there, right Marc?
They're truly all over that area.
Great mini review of the area. I look forward to your presentation. I was looking online at the various RV parks around South Padre Island on the mainland side... and when I zoomed in on the satellite images they were nothing but industrial sites with the ability to accommodate some dry camping.
There are many horrendous accommodations on the mainland around the Gulf Coast of South Texas. So your recommendations here are a great resource.
Gord
Gord, a lot of what you were seeing on the mainland is attributable to the fact that many of these RV parks cater not to travelers, but to employees in the oil fields and associated industries.
@@GrandAdventure Marc, that makes sense. Too bad they don't categorize them as such. Thanks for the helpful comment.
Gord
I'm unimpressed too. We don't like Whataburger.
The majority of comments seem to confirm that it's not just us. That leaves us wondering, why all of the hype?
Marc --> You are "The Adventurer Extrodinaire" !
Mark do you ask for permission to fly your drone at an RV campground or do you check via website before you arrive?
In a private RV park I generally mention it while checking in. In the case of a publicly-owned campground, I generally know the rules going into it. On public land dispersed, I always check the rules going into it.
If you guys are ever in the area again you should check out Steerburger, it's right next to the RV resort you were staying at and has AMAZING burgers. facebook.com/SteerburgerGG/
WhataBurgers: They are not good!
OK, so we're not alone.
Another great video presentation, Marc. The area is relatively classy. Really nice RV park. Glad you spent the time reviewing it.
When I first came to Texas back in late 2008, I was in South Houston just after Hurricane Ike. Whataburger was Waterburger... Their logo with the wavey "W" said it all, based upon the local flooding and wind damage.
Gord
Gord, we really enjoyed the Rockport area and wish we had more time to spend there. Mrs GA said it was one of her favorites. Unfortunately we were there midweek and I had to work days, so we had limited daylight to explore. Going to Rockport was entirely unscheduled and unplanned. We also had a reservation at Canyon Lake that we had to depart for. And I confess to actually laughing out loud at "Waterburger"!
@@GrandAdventure You guys really run a tight schedule when on tour. But it provides you with allot of content and the folks here really enjoy it. Thanks! Glad you got a chuckle out of my yoke.
Gord