McFaddin and Texas Point national wildlife refuges are to the south on the
Gulf along Texas 87. At Sabine Pass is Texas Point Refuge, once called Sea Rim.
As with other Gulf Coast refuges in the state, tremendous concentrations of
waterfowl are seen as well as a great variety. More than 60,000 snow geese
(along with white-fronted and Canada geese) use the marsh and 23 species of
ducks are represented. The mottled duck, the only resident waterfowl species,
uses the marsh for its summer nesting habitat. The McFaddin Refuge contains one
of the densest populations of American alligators in Texas. Public activities
include wildlife observation, photography, waterfowl hunting, fishing and
crabbing. Refuge headquarters in Sabine Pass: McFaddin Refuge office on Shell
Oil Company road off Texas 87. 409/971-2909.
City: Port Arthur
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
