Learning America’s History Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park Texas April 2024 A Pivotal Moment in America’s History The Palo Alto Battlefield, now a National Historic Park, memorializes the site of a pivotal moment in US history. On May 8, 1846, US and Mexican troops fought on the Palo Alto prairie. This Mexican-American War battle […]
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Where Nature Meets Space Dreams: Boca Chica Beach Texas April 2024 A Walk to the Rio Grande’s Mouth We drove to Boca Chica Beach State Park at the southernmost tip of Texas, close to where the Rio Grande River flows into the Gulf of Mexico. We have seen the Rio Grande River several times at
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Highlights in Harlingen Texas April 2024 Exploring The Arroyo Colorado Trail Our Airbnb’s location in Harlingen, TX, was fantastic. The Arroyo Colorado Trailhead was just a short walk away. This scenic trail is like a green artery flowing through the heart of Harlingen. It follows the river’s curves and cleverly hides the roads and buildings
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A Visit to South Padre Island Texas April 2024 Queen Isabella Causeway: A Bridge with a Somber Story We spent a delightful day exploring South Padre Island. To get there, we crossed the Queen Isabella Causeway, a 2.37-mile bridge connecting the island to Port Isabel, Texas, on the mainland. It’s the second-longest bridge in the
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