Tour the Historic, Iconic, Legendary King Ranch
by Eryn Reddell Wingert Just up the road in Kingsville, Texas, sits the vast King Ranch, notorious not only for its size–currently over 800,000 acres–but…
Category: Things To See and Do
Cross Off Bucket-List Item on South Padre Island
Special to Welcome Home RGV Although South Padre Island places a heavy focus on water sports, we have a variety of activities that can also…
Spotted in the RGV: Butterflies
Photo and Caption by Eryn Reddell WingertSpotted at the Edinburg Scenic and Wetlands World Birding Center–a queen butterfly (left) and a monarch (right). If you…
Spotted in the RGV: Rockets
Photo by Eryn Reddell Wingert Rockets and a launch site–in the distance–are relatively new to the Rio Grande Valley landscape. It’s all part of SpaceX,…
Spotted in the RGV: Mexican bluewing butterfly
Mission, TX | Photo and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert The Mexican bluewing butterfly ranges can be found from South and Central America to Mexico…
Off the Beaten Path: Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle
by Gretchen Losi You don’t have to look hard to find history in the Rio Grande Valley. A simple walk in most directions and you’ll…
Greetings from McAllen!
Photos and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert The McAllen Heritage Center in downtown McAllen boasts a new, vibrant, postcard-worthy mural. Located on the south wall…
Plan a Fall Getaway to South Padre Island
Courtesy of South Padre Island CVB Summer isn’t the only season to enjoy a tropical getaway. South Padre Island is a first-class destination that can…
Summer Supper Club
We’re on a roll! (pun intended!) Join us for the Summer Supper Club! We get together once a week to share a meal, dutch treat.…
Ben the Bear Makes Himself at Home at Gladys Porter Zoo
Brownsville, Texas (June 13, 2023) – A well-known bear is now on exhibit at the Gladys Porter Zoo. The 4-year-old spectacled bear, named Ben, traveled…
