An estimated 380 different types of birds inhabit Padre Island over the course of a year ... They are the pride of our state and economic boons to local communities, with national park tourism ...

Padre Island National Seashore Whitecaps Beach Mustang Island State Park North Packery Beach/JP Luby Beach Stewart Beach Galveston Island State Park IB Magee Beach Park Isla Blanca Park Rockport ...

Kemp's ridley sea turtles nest on Texas beaches from April through mid-July. Beachgoers should be careful as the endangered turtles cross the sand.

In fact, the state's beach towns offer some of the top ... Yes No Once considered a premier spring break destination, South Padre Island's beaches now welcome families in droves.

Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests were discovered at Padre Island National Seashore, marking the start of the nesting season.

After a temporary rise in bacteria levels due to Rio Grande Valley storm runoff, South Padre Island waters are now safe for ...

but Padre Island National Seashore preserves the largest undeveloped barrier island in the world with a range of unspoiled natural features. The varied types of geography at the park make it an ideal ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Padre Island is renowned for being a vital ... Director of Nueces County Coastal Park Scott Cross knows the importance of protecting sea turtles. Earlier this year ...