A Visit to South Padre Island
Queen Isabella Causeway: A Bridge with a Somber Story
Exploring the South Padre Island Birding Center
We visited the South Padre Island Birding Center on South Padre Island, Texas. After climbing the five-story observation tower, we were rewarded with stunning views: the wide Laguna Madre Bay on one side and a glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico on the other.
South Padre Island, A Texan Tropical Paradise
South Padre Island is the only tropical Island in Texas. It is a barrier island, only 0.5 miles wide at its widest point and 34 miles long! We drove north to the point where the road ended, and dunes appeared before us. After taking off our shoes, we walked along the beach, surprised to see a few trucks navigating the smooth sand. Thankfully, traffic was light. The waves, the warm sand between our toes, the endless horizon, the wind in our faces, spending time collecting shells: the sea and beach never lose their welcoming charm.
A Beacon of the Past, The Port Isabel Lighthouse
Date
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Distances
4.46 miles (in total)
Moving Time
about 2 hours
WEATHER
84 °F, fresh breeze, sun and clouds