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Activity Director Boot Camp Kicks Off the Season on South Padre Island
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…
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Sand dollars, sunsets, and serenity
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…
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South Padre Island: The Birding Hub of South Texas
Courtesy of South Padre Island CVB Eco-tourism plays a vital role in attracting visitors to South Padre Island. One of our major eco-tourism centers is the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary. Their facility is the prime hub for birdwatching in South Texas. The facility is home to 43 acres of wetlands,…
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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 be enjoyed without needing to get your feet wet. One of our more popular activities that many tourists don’t realize we offer is horseback riding on the beach. If you…
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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, located at Boca Chica Beach near Brownsville. Since setting up shop, so to speak, the SpaceX community (the company’s website and avid followers) refer to the area as Starbase. This…
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Nothing beats a South Texas sunset
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…
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