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Stunned by the Cold: Sea Turtles Are in Peril During the Frigid Winter Storm

The Arctic air mass battering Texas this week has even reached the Gulf of Mexico, where typically temperate beaches have experienced snow, freezing rain, and persistent sub-freezing temperatures.

Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Draw Crowds Along the Texas coast

by Tyson Bird

PINS has a list of nest locations and projected hatch-dates— the next predicted hatch date for 2019 is June 12-16, with dates continuing through mid-July. However, hatchlings are unpredictable and emerge when they’re ready, according to the park.

Texas’ Natural Wonders: Padre Island National Seashore

by Art Williams

Padre Island National Seashore
“Aromatic, salty air blew in off the water. Pelican formations cruised the shoreline.

2015 Year in Review

by Lois Rodriguez

Oh, the places we have been! Texas Highways is so proud to represent the Lone Star State, and we love sharing the many ways there are to make your travels memorable.

Out to Sea

by Lois Rodriguez

I’m a NatGeo junkie, and I love seeing the magic of nature – pecking order in the primate world, hunting strategies in the wild, the courting calls and dances.

Get Captivated

by Art Williams

While nothing matches meeting a wild sea turtle on a beach or in the ocean, coming face-to-face with one in a rehabilitation or educational facility is also a thrill.

Reptilian Grace

by Art Williams

Texans love sea turtles, and sea turtles love Texas. Five species—green, loggerhead, hawksbill, leatherback, and Kemp’s ridley—have nested along our 400-odd miles of coast in recent years.