More than 40 species of birds nest in this 24,356-acre marshland on East
Galveston Bay, about 18 miles southeast of Anahuac. It's managed primarily for
wintering and migrating waterfowl. The threatened American alligator also is
found here. Find 253 species from the bird checklist—many birds flying north
across the Gulf of Mexico make this their a first resting place on land. Refuge
activities include wildlife observation, birding, photography, waterfowl
hunting, fishing and crabbing. Overnight camping is limited, both in duration
and location. PO Box 278, Anahuac, 77514. 409/267-3337. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/anahuac/index.html.
The headquarters also supervises McFaddin and Texas Point National wildlife
refuges east along the coast. See Port Arthur.
City: Anahuac
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
