About the Region (copy that ran with the ad): Located in the state’s southernmost region, the Texas Tropical Trail Region covers 20 counties, 23,000 square miles and is home to 1.7 million residents. For over 200 miles in both directions, the Tropical Trail borders the nation of Mexico along the the Border Byway and the Gulf of Mexico along the Gulf Coast Byway. Landscapes in between wind through the Brush Country and the Wild Horse Desert Byways. Historical sites include battlegrounds, architecture, museums, lighthouses and landmarks. For the adventurous the region offers beachcombing, hiking, hunting, camping, golfing, boating, fishing and a wide variety of water sports. The Texas Tropical Trail’s mild year around weather is perfect for year around multicultural and historic events and festivals. Nature lovers can take in birding, wildlife preserves, ranches, sanctuaries and wetlands. From Carrizo Springs, Laredo, Zapata, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Refugio, George West, and all points in between, from the wide open skies to the sands of the beaches, the Tropical Trail invites you to adventure! Start at www.texastropicaltrail.com and build your itinerary before hitting the open roads of extreme south Texas. |
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