Best places: Nature preserves in South Padre Island, United States

Birding in a 1,200-acre space, with bike trails, observation decks, butterfly garden & tram tours.

👍👍 Love nature and everything that comes w it. It is up to us to keep clean,healthy,and alive. We need not to litter as I see lots plastic bottles and garbage through out this wonderful place. Please people put litter in its place.

👍👍 Very deserving of it's name, the valley nature center truly is the valley's nature center. Everyone who is coming down here for ecotourism or locals getting into it should start here, as the center breaks down the diverse ecosystems and wildlife of the lower RGV for everyone to understand. They have...

👍 FREE. Very interesting little wildlife boardwalk. Needs to a couple of different piers in the area. Nice view of the wetlands and bay. No fishing allowed, so don't even think about it. Pictures encouraged though. Don't forget to check out the Wyland murals on the way out. Outdoor bathrooms open and...

👍👍 Really nice area. $5 entrance fee, saw a handful of birds. Don't forget the mosquito repellent!

👍👍 First time at Harlingen Thicket trails. A very nice and clean place to visit. Saw 4 types of water turtles, a White tailed kite, the train going over the bridge, and alot of families biking, running, hiking, or just having a great weekend. Will return some day.

👍👍 Great little walking trail. It is a broad gravel loop path with several bird blinds for observing wildlife at artificial watering holes. It has benches and picnick areas and the walking is flat and easy.