Only a few gaps or passes that give access to safe bays and harbors break up the 400-mile-long barrier island and peninsula chain that protects Texas’ coastline. One such chasm in Aransas Pass is between Mustang Island and Saint Joseph Island to the south. About twenty miles to the west of the … Read more
United States of America’s Texas state has the city of Port Aransas. 180 miles to the southeast of San Antonio is this city. In 2020, there were 2,904 people living there. On Mustang Island, Port Aransas is the only populated community. One of the longest barrier islands along the Texas coast, it … Read more
A tiny white sanctuary with ocean views can be found in Port Aransas, perched high atop a sand dune. Seagulls swoop through the briny air above swaying sea oats and blooming cacti. As tourists and hurricanes passed through Mustang Island over the past 80 years, The Chapel on the Dunes—the island’s oldest … Read more
Texas is home to some of the largest aquariums in the United States. These aquatic centers celebrate a wide variety of marine life, including fish, sharks, and even penguins and birds. These aquariums house hands-on exhibits and educational programs in addition to tanks containing marine life, making learning enjoyable and accessible to … Read more
What could be a more enjoyable way to spend a day than riding a bicycle through areas that are inaccessible to automobiles and golf carts? On a fat-tire bicycle or effortlessly perched atop an electric bike or scooter, you can ride the beach, avoid the waves, and let the salty air and … Read more
The whooping crane, named after its whooping sound, is the tallest bird in North America. It is a critically endangered crane species and is one of only two crane species that are native to North America, along with the sandhill crane (Antigone Canadensis). Given favorable conditions in a natural habitat, the whooping … Read more
Goose Island State Park is north of Rockport, Texas, on the Gulf of Mexico. It covers 321.4 acres (130 ha) and is surrounded by St. Charles and Aransas Bays. The park was founded on private land between 1931 and 1935. CCC built the first structures in this park where the thousand-year-old southern … Read more
Discover the state’s rich maritime history at the Texas Maritime Museum, from the days of Spanish and French exploration and settlement to the modern search for oil. Explore the long and varied history of the Texas coast at the state’s official maritime museum. A large collection of antique outboard motors, a fishing … Read more
Nine Amazing Sites to Check at Fulton Texas Since the turn of the century, Fulton, Texas has been a popular tourist destination. In addition to providing opportunities for outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, and birding, Fulton is home to some of the most acclaimed dining and lodging establishments in the Texas … Read more
The Lexington was turned over to the City of Corpus Christi by the US Navy on November 26, 1991. The ship was donated as a museum on June 15, 1992, and it now operates as the “USS Lexington Museum on the Bay” at 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas. In … Read more