Page 3 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2024-2025 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Vol. 27, No. 1 2024-2025 Edition Published by Nexus Publishing, LLC 1217 N. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2024 by Nexus Publishing, LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express consent of the publisher. All rights reserved. WELCOME ABOUT THE COVER Top Photo: You can find many culturally themed entertainments in the Valley. The UTRGV Folklorico unveils a history of Mexico’s folk dance in their performances usually done in February and March. (Photo by James Brunson) Bottom Photos: The Veterans War Memorial, in McAllen, features many granite walls depicting all of the major wars in which the U.S. military has served and many life-size bronze statues paying tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the armed forces. (Photo by James Brunson) During the holidays you can find Christmas themed sandcastle including angels, a nativity, and Santa’s chair at the Sandcastle Village at South Padre Island. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson) An easy way to view attractions at Estero Llano Grande State Park is to climb aboard a tram and enjoy a two-hour trip narrated by a park interpreter. Birds and other native animals can be seen throughout the tour. (Photo by Herb Moering) Whether you prefer nature and the outdoors, historical sites, parks, fishing, boating, or parasailing over the surf at South Padre Island, the Rio Grande Valley has it all. Visitors can enjoy all the Valley has to offer year-round due to the Valley’s mild winter weather. Over 100,000 Winter Texans stay for the winter season to enjoy our warm, subtropical climate with an average temperature of 65-70 degrees. Winter Texans are not the only ones who have discovered the Rio Grande Valley. Birding, butterfly, and nature enthusiasts from all parts of the country come to the Valley every year, attracted by the 545 species of birds and 330 butterfly species that are either native to the area or that migrate through the Valley each year. Because of its neo-tropical climate, the Rio Grande Valley is home to many tropical birds that can be seen nowhere else in the United States. It is also a major bird migration corridor with two major flyways converging here. The Rio Grande Valley is also a place full of history. From battle sites to the only lighthouse on the gulf shores, to museums with artifacts, to chapels, historic homes, and old stores. Every Valley city has a story to tell. Whether you are a Winter Texan, a family with young children, or just someone that enjoys the outdoors, history and culture, the Rio Grande Valley has something to offer everyone. Inside you will find beautiful maps that pinpoint featured locations throughout the Valley. We have broken up the area into eight regions, so whatever area you are visiting, you have a map to see what is close to you. With all there is to see and do in the Rio Grande Valley, we hope you enjoy your stay! Inside this guide RGV Regional Map & Index.......................4-5 Points of Interest.............................................6 Golfers’Paradise........................................... 47 Valley Birding & Nature Events...................48 World Class Birding & Nature Sites.......49-53 Valley Chamber Offices................................ 54 To The Rio Grande Valley Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2024-2025 Edition
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