nps.gov - Padre Island National Seashore - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/pais News releases from Padre Island National Seashore. en-us Park Superintendent Recommends that Park Visitors Refrain from Bringing their Dogs to the Park Until Further Notice http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/coyote_problem.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:09:51 EST Coyote Problem: Park superintendent recommends that park visitors refrain from bringing their dogs to the park until further notice Park Visitors Should Be Cautious When Visiting The Seashore, Due To The Presence of Red Tide http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/red-tide.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EST Red Tide has been reported at the National Seashore and asks park visitors to be cautious, especially children and visitors with breathing problems, as Red Tide can irritate the respiratory system, eyes and throat. Also, thousands of dead fish have washed ashore due to the Red Tide. Padre Island National Seashore Not Included in Surf Cats Fishing Tournament http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/cats-fishing-tournament.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:27:05 EST Superintendent Joe Escoto announced Padre Island National Seashore will not allow Surf Cats of Texas participants to utilize the National Seashore for the Surf Cats 25th Annual Big Shell Surf Fishing Classic on October 9-11, 2009.  Padre Island National Seashore to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Projects http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/public-meetings.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:36:16 EST Superintendent Joe Escoto announced today Padre Island National Seashore will host a public meeting at 7:00-9:00 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Checking Park Entry Passes http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/padre-island-national-seashore-will-be-checking-park-entry-passes.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:28:28 EST Park visitors will have their passes scrutinized in order to insure, that they are up to date and in compliance with fee standards. Interagency Efforts Will Begin To Clean-UP Seashore Beaches http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/oil-blobs.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:06:56 EST Beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2009, interagency efforts will begin to clean-up oil from park beaches. July 4th Weekend Press Release http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/july-4th-weekend.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:54 EST Superintendent Joe Escoto announced there is a likelihood that large crowds will visit the National Seashore for the July 4th weekend, beginning Friday, July 3 and ending on Sunday, July 5, 2009.  Fee-Free Weekends http://www.nps.gov/pais/parknews/fee-free-weekends.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:46:47 EST Padre Island National Seashore announces fee-free weekends this summer.