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More Info Bird watching in Padre Island

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South Padre Island has a good handful of birds that other Texas sites just don't share. Some of them may be best seen by boat, as they don't always linger near the shore. A walk along the less developed areas of the island, though, will often reveal more accessible species, often very rare. Look out...

More Info Bird watching in Texas

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Texas is well endowed with a diverse selection of wildlife trails that easily take the bird watcher from shimmering coast to grasslands, dramatic canyons to expansive desert and chenier woods. Its size and diversity makes the real birding challenge picking between the offerings; there is at least ...

More Info Not Just for Spring Break: South Padre Island, Texas

Jamie Zimchek
Overview

South Padre Island, Texas, might be known as a popular Spring Break destination. But there are good reasons (appropriate ones) to consider making this a family getaway once the college crowds depart. That have nothing to do with wet t-shirt contests or bar crawls.For one, there’s the beach. Yes, it’...

More Info Things to Do in Texas in the Winter When it Drizzles

Jamie Zimchek
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While many parts of the nation bundle up come winter months, the state of Texas stays comparably mild. Sure, in recent years there’s the occasional surprise snow flurry here and there, but that should do nothing to deter you from putting this Gulf Coast state down on your list of places to b...

More Info Yes, Life is Really a Beach on South Padre Island, Texas

Jamie Zimchek
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You know that old ditty about building your house on sandy land? When it comes to South Padre Island, Texas, you’ll see why enterprising hoteliers have chosen to ignore this advice. This sandy barrier island off the southern side of Texas’s Gulf Coast has beach, lots of it and a mostly mild humid su...

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Mexican BorderEl Paso meets not only New Mexico but Old Mexico as well, making it a place rich in culture and history. High mountains cut through the city which gives it a dramatic setting as well as a great offering of very nearby outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking.
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