Padre Island National Seashore, as the name suggests is a national shore situated on Padre Island (PINS) located on North Padre Island. It comprises of a long beach wherein nature is being preserved.
Primitive camp arrangements are available there and most of the entire beach is approachable by four wheelers only.
It is a mighty 110 mile long island which offers one of the only and last natural-seashore in the entire nation. In the middle of this long stretch, there is a preserved and untouched part of 80-90 miles, wherein all ends of this pristine sand island is developed with resorts and spacious parks. The Padre Island National Seashore provides a good variety of pristine beaches, sea tides, and dunes including the Laguna Madre, a very famous and most visited wind surfing spot.
All major and key information about available attractions like swimming, beach camping and other nature trails are available with the ranger station. Visitor centre and the lounges offers plenty of concessions, attractive gifts, bathhouse options and spacious picnic areas. Beach strollers can collect rare seashells, creative driftwood and many natural items brought in by sea tides.
After mentioning the above, one must also take notice of the fact that the Federal law prohibits any type of picking, collecting antique coins, any form of historical artefacts, or any item which is deemed to be 100 years old or more which sometimes get washed off the sea.
Are you ready to give up your regular lifestyle for some true relaxation? Are you ready to be pitted up against nature at its best and harness some positive energy? Explore an island which gives one the feeling of having found heaven on earth.
Situated near downtown Corpus Christi, the Padre Island National Seashore transports one to a 70 mile stretch of vast ocean expanse, stunning, scenic white sand dunes and white sand beaches. Truly the island which will mesmerize you with its offerings. One can choose to see the numerous species of birds, appreciate wildlife in its natural surroundings, launch ones boat, go fishing, swimming or wind surfing.
The island is known for its pristine, raw and primeval ambience which is untouched my mankind - a quiet place, with few people and a variety of animals and birds including white-tail deer, coyotes, kangaroo rats, peregrine falcons and jackrabbits.
Thus, if one is truly looking for the apt getaway destination from the hustle bustle of regular life, then what better way to do so than visit the Padre Island National Seashore? You can plan an adventurous outing with family or friends or simply take time off to enjoy the scenic beauty. |
