Gulf Coast
Shifting Sands at Mustang Island State Park
The dunes are an ever-changing constant of the coast.
Find Respite and Adventure at Remote Sea Rim State Park
Wildlife thrives at this coastal park where ocean and marsh merge.
Gulf Trust Tackles Coastal Litter Issues
Trash-Free Gulf campaign aims to clean Texas beaches.
Secrets of the Sands Offer Insight into South Texas Geology
New efforts awaken visitors to the geological charms of Mustang Island and beyond.
Remoras Are the Ultimate Marine Hitchhikers
This fascinating fish attaches itself a shark or other host and hangs on.
Port Aransas' Whooping Crane Festival Celebrates Texas Coast's Most Iconic Bird
Each of our 2025 travel stories focuses on a Texas festival. We kick off the series in Port Aransas.
Sleeping Soundly in the Sand? Here's How
If you do it right, beach camping doesn't have to be a sticky, itchy, grainy mess.
Inside the Fight to Save Texas' Oyster Reefs
Amid continued declines, Texas expands oyster farming and monitors wild harvest.
A Dad and Daughter Make the Most of Texas' Flourishing Surf Scene
They learn to ride the waves as they prepare for Mustang Island's fickle, fabled surf break.
Sun-Kissed Shores: A Guide to the Texas Coast
Explore 367 miles of coastline where barrier islands and bays meet bustling cities and small towns.
