Birding at Sunrise: Wings Over Aransas Bay

Birding at Sunrise: Wings Over Aransas Bay

I woke before dawn, tiptoed to my RV’s door and peered out. The coastal breeze whispered in. I grabbed binoculars and walked toward the bay’s edge. As the sun rose, graceful birds emerged — egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, ibises, even a solitary reddish egret...
The Rockport Day: History, Pier Fishing & Historic Homes

The Rockport Day: History, Pier Fishing & Historic Homes

I woke early and drove over to Rockport. First stop: the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. Walking through the restored late 19th-century mansion, I imagined the families who lived there long ago — their daily lives, family dinners, storms weathered. Next, I...
Ferry to Port Aransas: Lunch, Beach, and Sunset

Ferry to Port Aransas: Lunch, Beach, and Sunset

One late morning, I hopped in the car and drove over to the Port Aransas ferry. The ferry ride itself felt like a mini cruise — gulls swooping, salt spray in the air, a warm breeze on deck. On the island, I strolled through shops and stopped at a beachfront café for...
A Day with Sea Birds and Shells: Coastal Morning Walks

A Day with Sea Birds and Shells: Coastal Morning Walks

The dawn came early. I laced up my sandals and set off toward the Gulf, passing quiet RV sites still shadowed in morning haze. At the shoreline near Port Aransas, I watched seagulls wheel, pelicans gliding low over the waves, sandpipers darting at the water’s edge. I...
Arrival at The Palms: First Night Under the Palms

Arrival at The Palms: First Night Under the Palms

I eased the RV into place, backed in slowly onto the concrete pad. The sun was dipping low, casting long shadows from the palm trees framing my site. I stepped out and breathed in salty coastal air. My first evening at The Palms RV Park felt magical. After setting up,...