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Beer Bottle Top Fish Art of Pops Place in Lamar Texas

RockportFulton
Apr 28, 2022
4 min read

Updated: Jan 4, 2023

What’s more interesting than collecting beer bottle tops? The artwork that was created from them! There is a place you need to go check out in Lamar Texas called Pops Tavern & Cafe. Known by the locals as "Pops Place".

It has some really cool Fish Art and mural wall creations on display. All of their masterpieces are made out of old beer bottle tops collected at the establishment's bar and grill over the years, which you can see for yourself when visiting this unique spot across the bridge from Rockport Texas.

We love going to "Pop's Place" for their great food, and ice-cold beer. It's a short drive across the bridge but well worth it. The first thing you'll notice besides all the friendly faces is its beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork.

The art projects were done by the owners of Pops before hurricane Harvey caused significant damage to the building. Luckily the priceless artworks were untouched or damaged in the storm.

The artist behind these magnificent pieces is a true master of their craft. Each fish bottle top was carefully selected and placed with perfect precision to create these large, one-of-a-kind beautiful custom art designs that are wonderfully displayed on the walls at Pop's Place.

You can click on the pictures to take a better look...

Here is a photo of the Texas Flag Mural in their bathroom.

The artist's hand is very evident in this piece. It looks like they took their time selecting bottle tops and carefully placing them where they looked pleasing to the eye.

How many bottles of beer do you think it took to make these fabulous works of art? I've actually tried to count all the caps but usually get distracted before I hit 100. These are truly one-of-a-kind art pieces. I would love to have them on my wall but they are not for sale. The only way to get a good idea is to go and check them out yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Check them out!

Pop’s Tavern and Cafe is located in Lamar, Texas. Right across the bridge from Rockport. It’s a one-of-a-kind place with some great food, ice-cold beverages, and a cool place to hang out. They have a full bar, Pool tables, and dartboards to keep you entertained while you wait for another round.

Here are the directions to Pops Place:

You can also call them at 361-729-2862

They are opened

Sunday - Monday & Wednesday - Thursday11:00AM - 8:00PM Friday - Saturday11:00AM - 10:00PM Tuesday Closed.

Give them a try! You won't be disappointed.

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St. Charles Bay Rockport Texas

RockportFulton
May 17, 2021
5 min read

St. Charles Bay is an inlet of Aransas Bay in Aransas County, Texas. It is flanked by the Lamar peninsula on the west and the Blackjack peninsula on the east. The bay hosts a valued ecosystem for the endangered whooping crane and is a prime location for birding and fishing. Goose Island State Park and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge are located along the bay’s shores, attracting nature enthusiasts year-round.

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The nomadic Karankawa Indians used the bay for hunting before the arrival of Europeans, but no major human settlements were ever established. The unincorporated community of Lamar on Live Oak Peninsula is the only substantial community that borders the bay. The cities of Rockport and Fulton on the main Aransas Bay are located only a few miles away, and the bay is usually considered a part of the collective Rockport-Fulton area. The bay is roughly 150 miles (240 km) southeast of San Antonio and about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Corpus Christi.

Karankawa Indians of Aransas County

History:

St. Charles Bay was the domain of the Karankawa Indians before the arrival of European settlers. The Spanish referred to the bay as Laguna del Bergantine, which translated to the Lagoon of the Brigantine. The name is the likely source of Burgantine Lake, found at the bay’s head. The name derived from a Spanish vessel that was being used to transfer money to Texas to bribe Mexican soldiers at Goliad and San Antonio in 1818. It was caught in an Aransas Bay storm that swept the ship into the waters of St. Charles Bay, landing in a creek at its base. Supposedly, the ship was abandoned in the surrounding prairie (Fagan ranch near Tivoli, Texas and its parts used by area settlers (later determined to be the Fagan family to build homes.

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The first major settlement on St. Charles Bay was Lamar, founded in 1839 by James W. Byrne. The town was named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, who was elected as President of Texas the previous year. The settlers aimed to compete with Aransas City on the adjacent Live Oak Peninsula. After a customhouse was moved from Aransas City, at the behest of President Lamar, Aransas City declined and Lamar grew into a prosperous port and salt producer. It was bombarded and destroyed by the Union during the American Civil War, leaving only the ruins of a Catholic chapel and a few homes. Shortly thereafter, the town was rebuilt. By 1915, a post office, school, hotel, ranches, and twenty-five homes had been constructed at the site. By 1970, 150 people lived in the town and by 2000, it had 1,600 residents. It remains an unincorporated community of Aransas County.

Features:

St. Charles Bay

St. Charles Bay is shaped laterally from south to north and is located on the Texas Coastal Plain between the Lamar and Blackjack peninsulas. Its mouth opens into Aransas Bay between Goose Island and Blackjack Point but is nearly cut off by islands and reefs that stretch across it. North of Blackjack Point to Bird Point is an extension called the East Pocket, which forms an indention at the tip of the Blackjack Peninsula. Beyond the East, Pocket is mudflats that are included in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. North of Birds Point, the shore continues northward, passing the La Punta Windmill. Further north, past a large tidal swamp, Egg Point juts into the bay, above which an inlet forms the Bill Mott Bayou. Past several more swamps, Little Devil Bayou and Big Devil Bayou are formed, separated by Indian Head Point. Past the Mille Dietrich Point, the McHubb Windmill and Bayou are found, as the bay narrows in width. The northernmost point is located slightly to the east and meets at the mouth of the small Twin Creek. A narrow strip of marshland and a dam separates St. Charles Bay from the similarly shaped Burgentine Lake, which continues to the northeast, and is fed by Burgentine Creek. Past Twin Creek, the shore curves to the southwest to a small opening, that forms the mouth of Salt Creek. Further south, the shore is largely marsh, until reaching the rather large mouth of Cavasso Creek. From there, the shore forms a straight line southeast to the Big Sharp Point, from which a gas well can be seen in the bay. South of Big Sharp Point is Little Sharp Point, which forms on the edge of a swamp. From this point, the shore curves back to the southwest to a swamp, where a lagoon is located further inland. South of this, is the large oak tree known as the “Big Tree”, in Goose Island State Park. Further south is several piers which jut into the bay, below which Halls Point is formed. Directly south of Halls Point is Goose Island, back at to the confluence with Aransas Bay

The Big Tree of Aransas County

St Charles Bay

Ecosystem:

Saint Charles Bay serves as a habitat for approximately 300 species of birds. Birders venture to the site between November and March when the creatures winter near the bay. The endangered whooping crane, the largest bird in North America, is the most highly prized sight as only a few hundred remains, including three families on St. Charles Bay. The bird was near extinction in the early 20th century, as only two flocks between Canada and Texas remained. The population increased following the organization of the Aransas Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in 1937, after the Federal government purchased the land of the St. Charles ranch from San Antonio oilman Leroy G. Denman, using funds from commemorative stamps. The Refuge later became known as the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Whooping cranes are also protected by Goose Island State Park, which was established by the State of Texas in 1931. Other birds that migrate to the bay include the sandhill crane, American white pelican, brown pelican, roseate spoonbill, great blue heron, and Canada goose. The blue crab and other shellfish, help sustain the bird population. Thirty-seven species of mammals are found on the Blackjack Peninsula, including white-tailed deer, nine-banded armadillos, and collared peccaries. The spotted seatrout and redfish are the common finfish that reside in the bay. While trout are generally found in the bay’s deeper waters, redfish live in shallow waters; their tail fins can be spotted above the surface during the peak summer and fall months. The bay also supports a healthy population of American alligators, which reside in shallow waters. Signs alert visitors to be careful.

Whooping Cranes

Industry:

During the 19th-century salt evaporation ponds were dug in tidal marshes around the bay, producing salt for condiments and to be used as a preservative for meats. Today, due to the bay’s location, east of Goose Island State Park and west of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, very little industry can be found. No industrial plants are located on the bay’s shore, but a few gas and oil wells are present. The Continental Oil Company is allowed to obtain oil and gas from the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge as part of the purchase of St. Charles Ranch. Goose Island offers a few piers and campgrounds facing the bay, which encourage tourism. The privately-owned St. Charles Bay Hunting Club is also found in this area and allows hunting, boating and fishing on the bay while striving to protect the ecosystem. The lack of coastal winds also attracts tourists interested in kayaking and wade fishing, however, boating is hindered by the general shallowness of the bay and the abundance of oyster reefs. Shellfish production is approved throughout the bay, but shrimping is prohibited due to the classification of St. Charles Bay as a nursery bay.

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The Big Tree

RockportFulton
Feb 12, 2021
4 min read

Updated: Jan 4, 2023

The “Big Tree”, Is located in Aransas County on the Lamar Peninsula near the town of Rockport, Texas. It is considered one of the most famous live oaks in the world after being named “Texas State Champion Virginia Live Oak” (Quercus virginianus) in 1969. The “Big Tree” is still thought to be one of the largest live oak specimens in the United States.

The Big Tree in Lamar, Texas is a beloved local landmark and a must-see destination for visitors to the area. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the history, description, and cultural significance of the Big Tree.

The Big Tree is a beloved local landmark and a symbol of the community's history and culture.

Despite the widespread, historically significant devastation of the surrounding region, the “Big Tree” was relatively unscathed by Hurricane Harvey, a category 4 hurricane that hit Rockport Texas on August 25, 2017

Visiting the “Big Tree” today is easy with available roadside parking. The base of the tree is cordoned off to dissuade climbers, but visitors are nonetheless able to stand below the crown to appreciate the tree’s massive size.

The Big Tree is an impressive sight, with a massive trunk and a canopy that spans over 100 feet. The tree is located in a small park in Lamar, surrounded by a grassy lawn and a wooden fence. Visitors can walk around the tree and marvel at its size, or rest on one of the benches located nearby.

If you would like to visit the big tree here is a map of how to get there:

Map to get to the Big Tree

According to climatologists, the “Big Tree” has survived between forty and fifty major hurricanes, including the most recent, Harvey, and numerous floods, droughts, and wildfires.

The Texas Forest Service estimates the tree to be over 1,000 years old, while other recent estimates place it nearer to 2,000 years old. Also known as Bishop Oak and Lamar Oak, the “Big Tree” is a charter member (#16) of the Live Oak Society and has been the subject of one of Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” cartoons. The “Big Tree” is possibly the oldest extant live oak in the world. It possesses a circumference of over 35 feet and is more than 45 feet tall, while the crown’s spread is 90 feet.

“Record” or “champion” trees are determined by a cumulative measure of their girth, their spread, and their height, however, the near-continuous Gulf breeze limits the height of the “Big Tree”; therefore, there exist many other live oak specimens that are actually taller, but once girth is factored in, that measure makes the “Big Tree” the second-largest live oak in Texas.

The “Big Tree” statistics:

Trunk circumference: 35 feet 1.75 inches or 10.71 meters
Average trunk diameter: 11 feet 2.25 inches or 3.41 meters
Crown spread: 89 feet or 27.1 meters
Height: 44 feet or 13.4 meters
Age: Exact age is unknown – but it is centuries old.

Here is what some of its many visitors have had to say about it:

Google review of The Big Tree by John T. Ferguson ★★★★★ “This is the one of the biggest trees in texas. So it’s really big. it’s really nice to look at. There are whooping cranes around in the area if you’re interested in that. The only thing that I would ding them on is there’s no restroom.”

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Google review of The Big Tree by Shirley Roberg ★★★★★ “This was an amazing must see! Pictures and words alone won’t do the trick”

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