Mission, TX | Photo and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert
The Mexican bluewing butterfly ranges can be found from South and Central America to Mexico but also in the Rio Grande Valley. This particular one was spotted at the National Butterfly Center in Mission. Dozens of species of butterflies take advantage of the center’s native plants and trees for food and shelter.
The City of Brownsville is home to a small, but oh-so-worth-a-visit museum, Costumes of the Americas Museum. This little museum offers vibrant exhibits of textiles, accessories, and folk art on a rotating basis, so plan on visiting again and again. Located in the Mitte Cultural District, bookend your stop with a visit to the Brownsville…
Day Three of our Activity Director Boot Camp uncovered two of the region’s standout gems: the art of agave at Ancestral Craft Spirits in Roma and the rich heritage of Rio Grande City through its historic trolley tour and museum. Our annual Boot Camp is designed to introduce RV resort Activity Directors to unique attractions…
by Gretchen Losi Cooler days are approaching, which has Mother Nature calling many of us to get out and explore. Listen carefully and you might get the call to “Estero Llano.” The name loosely translates into ‘swamp land’–but don’t be fooled. This 230-acre state park is home to countless alligators, snakes, native flora and fauna,…
Spotted in the RGV | South Padre Island, TX | Exclusive to Welcome Home RGV Photo and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert Nothing beats a South Texas sunset, whether it’s over brushland, a palm tree-lined horizon, or the Laguna Madre–the bay that separates South Texas from South Padre Island. The fall offers some of the…
Golf View Estates (GVE), 7424 Couples Circle, Mission, ladies have made and donated baby blankets and stuffed animals for newborn babies at Mission Hospital. This year (2025), the group donated 360 blankets and 45 stuffed animals. They plan to continue their mission for the 2026 year. Thank you to all the ladies at Golf View…
By Eryn Reddell Wingert The Rabb House dates back to the late 1890s when Frank Rabb utilized steamboats to haul materials from Louisiana to build the Victorian-style home for himself and his new bride, Lillian Stark. The cost: $15,000. The home sits within the Sabal Palm Sanctuary in southern Brownsville, surrounded by a biodiverse landscape…