by Eryn Reddell Wingert
The bright red blooms of the Turk’s Cap attract battling hummingbirds year-round in South Texas. The plant is easy to grow, with little or no water needed, once established. It enjoys shade and even blooms well throughout the summer. It is a host plant for butterflies, too. The plant is native to Texas.
There’s excitement in the air as hummingbirds cause quite a stir during their fall migration. It’s a simple joy for those who find the small–but mighty–critters entertaining to watch. Their migration is a precursor to winter visitors arriving in droves! If you’re already in South Texas or plan to arrive during the month of October,…
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 be enjoyed any day of the year. Fall is a fantastic time to visit, as the summer crowds are gone, the weather is cooler, and prices are more affordable. Bring…
Our annual Activity Director Boot Camp is officially in the books, and what a fantastic start to the season it was! Designed to familiarize RV park activity directors with some of the Rio Grande Valley’s many attractions, Boot Camp also provides a wonderful opportunity for directors to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. The…
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…
Let’s Go to the Jetties! by Gretchen Losi The Rio Grande Valley is home to a strip of island so thin you barely get sun-kissed walking from the bay side to the gulf. But after one visit, you’ll be hooked for life. At only 1.8 miles wide, South Padre Island holds a plethora of…
By Sarah Denzer I grew up going to Salt Lake City every year for spring break to ski–and in the summers to visit my grandparents. One of the must-do activities in that area is visiting the Great Salt Lake. After living here in the Valley for a few years, I heard about La Sal Del…