Texas Coast 03/18-28/2024

March 18 - 28 Lessons in history and moseying around with the camper to San Angelo State Park, Garner State Park, Matagorda Bay Nature Park, Goose Island State Park, Mustang Island State Park, Garner State Park, Lake Colorado City State Park, and back home
Presidio La Bahia March 20 At the heart of the Texas Revolution. On March 27, 1839 the Mexican Army executed Texan prisoners of war at the...

Presidio La Bahia

March 20
At the heart of the Texas Revolution.
On March 27, 1839 the Mexican Army executed Texan prisoners of war at the Presidio La Bahia.
Goliad, TX

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Mission Espiritu Santo March 20 - 21 A sister mission to La Bahia The CCC reconstructed the chapel. Walls in white are part of the...

Mission Espiritu Santo

March 20 - 21
A sister mission to La Bahia
The CCC reconstructed the chapel. Walls in white are part of the reconstruction project. Native stone walls are the…

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Matagorda Bay Nature Park March 22 Where the Colorado River flows into the Gulf of Mexico. We did some exploration of the area and did a little...

Matagorda Bay Nature Park

March 22
Where the Colorado River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
We did some exploration of the area and did a little fishing.
Matagorda, TX

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Goose Island State Park and Rockport March 23 A pretty day on the Gulf, lots of nesting herons, some roseate spoonbils, and Whooping Cranes

Goose Island State Park and Rockport

March 23
A pretty day on the Gulf, lots of nesting herons, some roseate spoonbils, and Whooping Cranes

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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge March 24 Birds at Goose Island State Park then on to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

March 24
Birds at Goose Island State Park then on to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

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Port Aransas Nature Preserve March 25 It is obvious I can't tell the difference between a Sandpiper, Dowitcher, and a Snipe, but we sure saw lots of...

Port Aransas Nature Preserve

March 25
It is obvious I can't tell the difference between a Sandpiper, Dowitcher, and a Snipe, but we sure saw lots of birds!

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How and When.... Maps and Routes

How and When....

Maps and Routes

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One big cactus patch Bald Eagle Campground San Angelo State Park
One big cactus patch
Bald Eagle Campground
San Angelo State Park
Site 6 We had our privacy...... There were only a couple of more campers in the campground. Bald Eagle Campground San Angelo State Park
Site 6
We had our privacy...... There were only a couple of more campers in the campground.
Bald Eagle Campground
San Angelo State Park
Frio River As George Strait sings: I remember that old Frio river Where I learned to swim And it brings to mind another time Where I wore my welcome thin. Garner State...
Frio River
As George Strait sings:
I remember that old Frio river
Where I learned to swim
And it brings to mind another time
Where I wore my welcome thin.
Garner…
Susan in a gnome house Garner State Park
Susan in a gnome house
Garner State Park
Bud in a gnome house Garner State Park
Bud in a gnome house
Garner State Park
Does this cypress tree make my butt look big? Garner State Park
Does this cypress tree make my butt look big?
Garner State Park
The campground was pretty empty Garner State Park
The campground was pretty empty
Garner State Park
Wash House Landmark Inn Castroville, TX
Wash House
Landmark Inn
Castroville, TX
Hotel lobby Landmark Inn Castroville, TX
Hotel lobby
Landmark Inn
Castroville, TX
Mill House Landmark Inn Castroville, TX
Mill House
Landmark Inn
Castroville, TX
Back side of the hotel Landmark Inn Castroville, TX
Back side of the hotel
Landmark Inn
Castroville, TX
Prickley pear on a tree trunk Park Entrance Goliad State Park
Prickley pear on a tree trunk
Park Entrance
Goliad State Park
The Hanging Tree is on the left side of this photo Goliad County Courthouse Goliad, TX
The Hanging Tree is on the left side of this photo
Goliad County Courthouse
Goliad, TX
The Hanging Tree Goliad, TX
The Hanging Tree
Goliad, TX
Above the entrance Goliad County Courthouse Goliad, TX
Above the entrance
Goliad County Courthouse
Goliad, TX
Storefronts on the square Goliad, TX
Storefronts on the square
Goliad, TX
Wooden Indian Goliad, TX
Wooden Indian
Goliad, TX
Coffins, Caskets, and Furniture W.W. Denham & Co. Goliad, TX
Coffins, Caskets, and Furniture
W.W. Denham & Co.
Goliad, TX
Our first H.E.B Store Visit Port Lavaca, TX
Our first H.E.B Store Visit
Port Lavaca, TX
Our 15 minute cruise Aransas Pass Ferry
Our 15 minute cruise
Aransas Pass Ferry