One of the Coastal Bend’s major visitor destinations and leading nature tourism facilities, the 180-acre South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases 11 uniquely-designed floral exhibits and gardens, including the new Butterfly House and 800-plant Bromeliad Conservatory, acclaimed Orchid House and Plumeria Garden, plus Rose Garden and massive Rose Pavilion, Hummingbird, Arid and Sensory Gardens. Tranquil Gator Lake, shaded trails, birding tower, Palapa Grande and wetlands boardwalk make this a key site on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail for both shore birds and woodland song birds. Delightful Garden Shoppe in Visitors Center. Open daily, 7:30am to 5:30pm. $6 adults; $5 age 60+/active military/college students; $3 ages 5-12; under 5 & members free. 8545 S. Staples. 361-852-2100 www.stxbot.org
Kelsea Yarbrough has been a resident here in the Coastal Bend, specifically Port Aransas for over 7 years. She will be attending Trinity University in San Antonio, TX in the Fall as a Freshman. She graduated from Annapolis Christian Academy with honors, and is considering majoring in Literature in college. She loves spending time in downtown Corpus Christi, at the beach on Padre Island, or hanging around her hometown, Port Aransas. As an intern at Imagine More Publishing she has "gained insightful experiences that will be great resources in college and life." To follow on Twitter - Kelso92 or on Facebook - Kelsea Yarbrough.
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