During Covid-19 the river parks were closed to prevent crowds and spread of the virus. Private properties still had access to the river and SUP SMTX based out of river pub was able to get us on the water to celebrate my 31st birthday (July 19th). We paddled up from Rio Vista, ate some breakfast tacos on the island called Hell's Half Acre, snorkeled at the headwaters, and thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful morning on the water - having virtually the entire river to ourselves!
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