If You Live In Texas, You’ll Want To Visit This Amazing Park This Winter
We might not get to go skiing or make snowmen in the winter here in Texas, but we like to look on the bright side and focus on what we CAN do – like maintain access to our favorite parks across the state. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission is a beautiful, ecologically diverse place where all the “snowbirds,” or Texans who love subtropical climates year-round, flock to in the colder months. You should add it to your winter bucket list, too, and here’s why:
The native brush in the park provides a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife - not to mention it looks like a tropical island.
There are over eight miles of trails that are all unique from one another, giving you the opportunity to encounter all kinds of different plants and animals.
...but the real stars of the show are the 358+ species of birds that can be found in the park. Birdwatchers flock here to check off rare varieties that aren't found anywhere else in the U.S.
There are two enclosed bird blinds and a birding wall to watch the fascinating creatures up close in their natural environment. You can either take a tram shuttle, ride a bike, or walk through the park.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.