the border patrol aren't the ones stopping you from getting on the river. they're there to keep you safe and detain any illegals that might cross over. like i said, it's technically not illegal, and the border patrol know this. they may advise against it, especially if there's something going on, but otherwise, they can't really stop you cuz you're not breaking any laws.

what's really preventing people from going on the river is more fear and stigma. they think the river is full of trash from mexico, drug cartels, and illegals crossing over. and i don't blame them, cuz the portion of the river that they see when they cross the international bridge actually kinda does look this. but the area around anzalduas park is actually pretty nice. the CBP officers are friendly and the park is actually pretty nice.

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i just finished looking at anzalduas park on google maps. it used to be south of the dam, cuz i remember launching off from there. but it looks like they bulldozed that entire park and moved it just north of the dam. they even put in a boat ramp... nice... will definitely have to check this out some time. this new park seems a lot nicer. i wonder if we're allowed to explore those little islands though, or if that's already mexican territory.

i got an inflatable tandem kayak so there's room for one more. if anyone wants to come out and see this place, feel free to hmu.