It is a lovely drive right along-side the Guadalupe River. The river is a pale green color so with the cliffs and the overhanging trees plus the five river crossings, the trip to New Braunfels was beautiful. Yesterday we took that route and were interested to see how much it has improved since last year. The whole river is private, with cottages and camp grounds and cabins, open to the public. In the past, some of the resorts had been build years ago and never upgraded, but the flood of two years ago washed them all away. Last year was the time of re-building. This year all is in order.
Not all River Roads are right alongside the river. Think of River Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. But this one, along the Guadalupe River in Texas follows right beside the river, so it is a slow drive, especially as we were enjoying the scenery too. At least ten times we pulled over to allow other cars to pass. The river was busy, with tubers and fishermen all the way. The day was beautiful, sunny and warm. It must have been the beginning of the summer season on the river.
It is interesting to note that no signs direct you to drive the scenic River Road to New Braunfels. We just stumbled upon it one day fifteen years ago and have been driving it ever since. It takes longer to get there, but is much prettier, so at least two or three times each season we take the River Road route. It is always rewarding.
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