Sea Rim State Park

Fish, camp, kayak, wildlife watch, or just hang out on one of the most remote beaches in Texas. The park offers loaner fishing gear and kayak rentals, along with a six-person cabin to rent and a floating tent platform. 

Shifting (Beach) Sands

Taking sand from one place to save another - aka beach renourishment - often creates more problems than it is supposed to solve. But there are ways to fix that. Read more in the third installment of my coastal restoration series for The Revelator. 

Pints in Port A

 Beer and beaches - a great combination. Check out this list of where to get tasty local beers in Port Aransas. 

What's on the Beach

Before you visit the beach this summer, read up on some of the natural features and residents and why they're important. Maybe you'll even show that seaweed some love.

Port Aransas Like a Local

Port A resident, ship captain and fishing guide Bobby Grumbles showed me around. Here are his recommendations for a perfect weekend at this laid-back Texas beach town.

She Sees Seashells Down on the Seashore

A look at the science and pleasure of seashells on the vast Texas coast, including the fine art of beachcombing and the best places for it.

Show sargassum some love

That "seaweed" washing up on Texas beaches every spring and summer is Sargassum, and it is an important part of the marine and shoreline ecosystems. Learn more in this Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine article. 

Photo: Chase Fountain, TPWD