DAY TRIPS: Padre Island National Seashore outside of Corpus Christi is the longest undeveloped beach in the world and it's in our backyard.
, the island is one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the U.S. and attracts around 400 species of birds.
The island has been used as a cattle ranch and bombing range, and there were discussions of developing it as a resort.signed the legislation on Sept. 23, 1962, and the sixth national seashore was dedicated in 1968.in the park, but neither has RV hookups. Vehicles and camping are allowed on the beach, but four-wheel drive is recommended after the first 5 miles., the most endangered sea turtle in the world. Since 1978, the number of nests has steadily increased.
Because the island is at the convergence of currents, many types of litter can wash up on the beaches., chief of education for the park."Picking up trash is something everybody can do. A walk on the beach is good way to spend the day at Padre Island National Seashore." 1,652nd in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a travel blog, at
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