State Rep. Todd Hunter | Todd Hunter Office Facebook page
State Rep. Todd Hunter | Todd Hunter Office Facebook page
The Coastal Bend is recognized as one of the premier tourism destinations in Texas, attributed to its rich historical, cultural, and coastal attractions. As the summer travel season progresses, State Representative Todd Hunter has highlighted various aspects of nature tourism in the region.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department defines nature tourism as activities based on natural attractions such as birdwatching, stargazing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and visiting parks or wildlife habitats. The Coastal Bend boasts several key sites including Padre Island National Seashore, Mustang Island State Park, and Goose Island State Park.
Padre Island National Seashore is noted by the National Park Service as the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island globally with seventy miles of protected coastline. It serves as a sanctuary for diverse marine life including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle. The Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at the University of Texas-Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas plays a crucial role in rehabilitating wildlife for successful release.
Mustang Island State Park offers five miles of Gulf coastline where visitors engage in swimming, kayaking, camping, and fishing. Goose Island State Park provides similar recreational opportunities along with geocaching and wildlife photography.
Birdwatching is another significant draw to the Coastal Bend. With over 215 bird species recorded in Nueces County and Aransas County alone, these areas are frequently named top birdwatching destinations by the Audubon Society. Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, and Rockport-Fulton are integral parts of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Representative Hunter encourages constituents to reach out to his Capitol or District Office for any inquiries related to state agencies or constituent services.
– State Representative Todd Hunter
Rep. Hunter represents Aransas County and part of Nueces County. He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.texas.gov or at 512-463-0672.
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