Author
Kyra Mangum

Birding Field Guide

Discover some of the birds you will see in Port Aransas! Located in the Central Flyway, Mustang Island boasts hundreds of native and migrating species. Encounters with Coastal Bend nesting species such as the Roseate Spoonbills, American White Pelicans, Reddish Egrets, Marsh Wrens, and Whooping…

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for someone special! Valentine's Day is all about showing and sharing your love for those you care about most in your life. Port Aransas has tons of great shops that have an abundance of cute, fun, and memorable Valentine's Day gifts. Here is a guide to finding the perfect gift…

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Family Friendly Restaurants in Port Aransas

Family dining made easy! Good food is a must on vacations. When you're on a trip with your family, finding a place to eat that everyone can enjoy can be a challenge. Port Aransas has an abundance of delicious restaurants that will leave your mouth watering. Here are five restaurants that the whole…

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5 Ways to Reach Your Fitness Goals in Port Aransas

Bring your healthy habits on vacation with you! Is it possible to enjoy your vacation while maintaining your health and fitness goals? Yep! It sure is. In Port Aransas, there are tons of fun options for keeping up with your fitness goals while enjoying your time on the island. Here are five fun and…

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Breakfast in Port Aransas

Uncover the breakfast hot spots of Port Aransas! When visiting Port Aransas, there is no shortage of breakfast hot spots that are sure to leave you coming back for more. With amazing locally owned restaurants you can't find anywhere else, get ready for your taste buds to ride some radical waves of…

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Port Aransas Merch

Exclusively available at the Port Aransas Welcome Center! Leaving Port Aransas can be the hardest part of your vacation. Luckily, Port A offers amazing products that let you take a little piece of the beach home with you. Stop by the Port Aransas Welcome Center before you leave town and snag…

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Coastal Holiday Recipes

Bring the Texas Coast to your holiday table! The holidays are the perfect time to see family, vacation, and eat delicious food. Trying new recipes for the holidays can be fun and exciting for the whole family. On the Texas coast, seafood is the most popular dish on the menu. Trying new coastal…

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Whooping Cranes in Port Aransas

The 2025 Festival February 20–23, 2025 Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. In 2025, the festival is back and ready to celebrate its 28th…

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Island Gift Guide

The only advent calendar you need! One of the best parts of the holidays is showing those you love how much your care. A great way to do that is by surprising them with the perfect holiday gift. This your let the Port Aransas advent calendar be your guide to finding the perfect gift for everyone on…

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Winter Texans in Port Aransas

Welcome to Port Aransas, your home away from home for the winter! Winter Texans flock to Port Aransas in the off-season to enjoy less crowds and warmer weather. Port A is the perfect home away from home and strives to make all its visitors feel welcome. Finding a place to stay and a golf cart to…

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