But on Padre Island, nature’s hand is most evident. On many of these low-lying islands, humans have left their mark: homes, lighthouses, fishing villages, vacation resorts. Called barrier islands, they protect the mainland from the direct onslaught of storm tides. Padre Island is one of a chain of islands that stretch along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States from Maine to Texas. However you choose to spend your time, you can experience and discover your own connections when you find your national park on Padre Island. In the 1800s, people in one coastal community struggled to survive by ranching, harvesting salt from the Laguna Madre, and building their homes from the remains of ships and cargoes that washed up on the beach. Visitors with a passion for history can explore Padre Island’s cultural heritage of Native American settlements, Spanish explorations and shipwrecks, cattle ranching, and even its use as a US Navy bombing range. Those who seek solitude in nature can drive along portions of the beach to reach remote camping and fishing locations. Campers awaken to the sights and sounds of the surf and shorebirds. The Gulf beaches provide boundless opportunities for beachcombing. If you enjoy fishing, you can choose between the Gulf of Mexico and the shallow, extremely salty waters of the Laguna Madre-one of only six hypersaline lagoons in the world. Padre Island’s sun, sand, and surf are ideal for swimming and sunbathing almost year-round. Throughout this coastal wilderness, you can enjoy the riches of relaxation and recreation. It has the nation’s prime nesting beach for endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and is a vital stopover for migrating birds. The park embraces 70 miles of sand-and-shell beaches, windswept dunes, endless grasslands, tidal flats teeming with life, and warm nearshore waters. Lying a few miles off the south Texas coast, Padre Island National Seashore protects the world’s longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island. The text explains different sites and services found in the park and information on the protection of sea turtles. The back of the brochure includes an area map of the surrounding communities, an aerial map of the 130,000-acre park, and a photograph of a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. The text explains natural and cultural history of the island, as well as tips for trip planning. The front of the brochure includes scenery photographs of the beach, sand dunes, and grasslands, photographs of animal species including white pelicans, a laughing gull, and lighting welk shell, and photographs of people windsurfing, playing on the beach, and fishing. The brochure explores the history of the park, some of its highlights, and information for planning your visit. Through text and audio descriptions of photos, illustrations, and maps, this version of the Padre Island Map & Guide interprets the two-sided color brochure that Padre Island National Seashore visitors receive. Text-Only Version Overall Brochure Description
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