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If you want to visit the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world, go to Padre Island National Seashore. This beautiful spot of land separates the Laguna Madre, one of a saltiest world’s lagoons, from the Gulf of Mexico. This park was developed to protect more than 70 miles of majestic coastline, huge dunes, prairies, and tidal flats as well as the wildlife that make their home there. It is a protected nesting ground for the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle and a sanctuary for more than 380 bird species.

Take the paved scenic Grasslands Nature Trail to see the unspoiled nature, the way it looked hundreds of years ago, or take your off-road vehicle along the beach, or take a tour of the island with one of the park rangers and learn about its history and environment.

Find it at this Address: 20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, Phone: 361-949-8068

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Discover the beauty of Boca Chica, South Padre Island Attend a festival on Galveston Island East Beach Stroll through the bird sanctuary at Rockport Beach Fish on the Horace Caldwell Pier at IB Magee Beach Take the kids to Magnolia Beach Enjoy great bird watching at Matagorda Bay Nature Park Take a day trip to Mustang Island Tour Padre Island National Seashore Attend the sand castle building competition on Port Aransas Beach Find colorful shells on High Island See the wildlife sanctuary on San Jose Island Relax on South Packery Channel Beach Go for a stroll on Surfside Beach See the large dunes on Whitecap Beach See the attractions near North Beach

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