Padre Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Padre Island National Seashore!

Located along the South Texas coast, Padre Island National Seashore protects the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world.

Public Comment Sought on Reclamation of Wind-tidal Flats in the Area of Yardborough Pass and Back Island Road.

Learn how you can stay involved in the management of Padre Island National Seashore.

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Download (PDF, 1.53MB) the 2011 edition of The Gulf Breeze, Padre Island National Seashore's park magazine. It is a great resource for planning your visit to the park.

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Connect to Padre Island National Seashore by visiting the park's facebook page! Be sure to check out the facebook page for the park's Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program. You can also visit the facebook page for Ridley Ranger, a terrier that has been trained to find Kemp’s ridley nests.

		Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program The Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program at Padre Island National Seashore is part of an overall global effort to help recover populations of threatened and endangered sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Birds of the Americas at Padre Island

Over 380 species of birds inhabit Padre Island National Seashore during each year. This is nearly half of all bird species that have been documented in North America. The National Seashore is a fabulous place for birds and bird-lovers because it is located on the Central Flyway, a major bird migration route in the Americas.

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Malaquite Visitor Center
PO Box 181300
Corpus Christi, TX 78480-1300

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Phone

Visitor Information
(361) 949-8068

Fax

(361) 949-9951

Climate

During the summer, daytime temperatures on the island are usually in the mid-90s (Fahrenheit), with humid conditions. During the winter, highs are usually between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit, but can occasionally drop into the upper 30s. The wintertime climate is typically dry, though most of the year's rainfall occurs in the winter. Average windspeed throughout the year ranges from 5 to 25 miles per hour.
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