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Road Trips
Where the Highway Ends
A drive to the northern end of South Padre Island comes to an unusual stop
By
Danielle Lopez
May 7, 2025
Wildlife
Inside the World’s Largest Sea Turtle Hospital
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Amanda Ogle
March 1, 2025
Sports
Hit the Waves at the Texas State Surfing Championship
By
Brant deBoer
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Road Trips
A Tropical Getaway on South Padre Island
By
Joe Nick Patoski
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Nature
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Editor's Note
Down in the Dunes
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Road Trips
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Sightseer
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July 11, 2019
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Escape to the Mother Lagoon for a Quiet Coastal Getaway
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Queen Isabel Inn
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Savor the Last of Summer with These 4 Family-Friendly Adventures on South Padre Island
July 26, 2018
Explore South Padre Island with a Drive up State Park Road 100
May 23, 2018
South Padre Island Gets in on the Spring Wildflower Show
February 14, 2018
10 Epic Summer Travel Adventures
April 19, 2017
Shore Things
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Hello Beach!
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A Day at the Beach
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