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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Padre Island National SeashoreAn aerial view of the beaches taken probably in the 70s or 80s.
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Padre Island National Seashore
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
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Learn about the park's junior ranger program.

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Learn how you can become a junior ranger at Padre Island National Seashore and earn a junior ranger badge.

The park conducts a number of programs during the year. These include beach walks, mini-talks, campfire programs, and bird-watching walks, among others. Most programs originate from the Visitors Center. Please call 361-949-8068 for program information.

 

 

Visit www.servicetoamerica.org to learn about how Padre Island National Seashore is teaming with Eastern National to promote community service among boy and girl scouts by offering the Service to America badge.
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Sea Turtle Hatchling Releases
Follow this link to find out about attending sea turtle hatchling releases.
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Learn about the park's interpretive programs.
Interpretive Programs
Have fun learning about the island at one of the park's interpretive programs.
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Did You Know?
The Laguna Madre is one of only six lagoons in the world termed "hypersaline" (i.e. saltier than the ocean)?
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Last Updated: January 11, 2007 at 16:41 EST