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Global Recycling Day is here, which means it's time to party! Just kidding, Global Recycling Day is actually a time reserved for self reflection and learning about how your own trash habits affect the world around you. For example, researchers from Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Mission-Aransas…
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Tips & Tricks for Visiting the Port A Way You’ve got time off from work approved, lodging booked, bags packed, and you’re ready to head to the beach. But wait! What will you actually do when you get here? Do you know all that Port Aransas has to offer that will make this vacation the best spring…
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It's Not Too Late to Get Tickets The birdy fun is about to begin! Whooping Crane Festival officially kicks off this Thursday, February 23, and Port A can't wait! It's looking like a beautiful four days for birdwatching, learning, and exploring! If you already have a packed itinerary, great! But if…
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Love is in the Waves Romance is never far away when you’re on an island…and it’s even closer when that island is Mustang Island, which is just a few hours’ drive from big city hubs like Austin, Houston, and Dallas! Make the journey extra special by planning out a date night—or day—that is unique to…
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Did You Love the "Girls Just Want to Have Sun" Island Guide Looks? If you got your hands on a copy of the brand-new 2023 Port Aransas Island Guide, you likely fell in love with one or more of the outfits shown in the "Girls Just Want to Have Sun" section. Featuring a variety of local boutiques…
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A Fresh Start in Port Aransas The time for New Year’s resolutions is here! But crafting new goals for the year doesn’t need to be a drag. In fact, some resolutions you can even get a head start on while on vacation in Port Aransas! Start building your best life by taking these common New Year’s…
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Escape the Cold in Port Aransas Seeking to escape the cold in the place you call home? Make your way down to sunny Port Aransas for the winter! The island welcomes Winter Texans with open arms, and many local accommodations offer special rates for month-long stays that you can call your home away…
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Happy Holidays...and Happy Dining! There's a little bit of extra magic in the ocean breeze this time of year. The season calls for roasting s'mores at beach bonfires and long golf cart rides on the beach. If you're lucky, your holiday beach escape is almost here! Now all you need is to find the…
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Grateful for Port Aransas Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and hopefully you’ve already booked your trip down to the Port Aransas coast. It’s easy to be grateful with your toes in the sand and your loved ones by your side! If you haven’t, there’s still time—check out places to stay here. If…
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National Make a Difference Day National Make A Difference Day is an excellent reminder that each of us can make a difference in the world with even the simplest of actions—and even while we're on island time. Read below for a few ways you can make a difference in Port Aransas and help protect the…
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