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Padre Island National Seashore
Things To Do
 
A father helps his daughter peer at the night sky through a large telescope at one of the park's star parties during the summer of 2006.
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The park has star parties throughout the year at which visitors can examine the night sky through large telescopes and learn about the basics of astronomy.

The National Seashore has a wide variety of activities for everyone. Follow the links on this page for detailed information. Follow the links to the right for information on the most popular activities

Camping

Sea turtle releases

Beachcombing (includes shelling)

Fishing

Star gazing

Bicycling

Interpretive programs

Four-wheel-driving

Help preserve Padre Island by participating in a beach clean-up. Follow this link to learn more about the problem of shoreline trash and how you can help alleviate it.
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Camping
Learn about the camping areas available.
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Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Learn about the many species of birds that can be found on Padre Island.
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Sportfishing
Read the latest fishing report and learn more about sportfishing at the National Seashore.
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Windsurfing at Bird Island Basin
Windsurfing
Learn about windsurfing at Bird Island Basin, one of the nation's top windsurfing spots.
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Beach wheelchairs are available for loan, but must be returned by the Visitor Center's closing time.  

Did You Know?
Padre Island National Seashore has two wheelchairs designed for use on loose sand available for loan at no charge? Users must leave a driver's license or their personal wheelchair at the information desk while the beach wheelchairs are on loan.
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Last Updated: December 07, 2007 at 13:52 EST