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Goose Island State Park
In this park, you'll be rewarded with pristine views over two different bodies of water the St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay.
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Goose Island State Park Details
In this park, you'll be rewarded with pristine views over two different bodies of water - the St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay. Its most notable attraction is "The Big Tree," a beautiful Southern Oak Tree that is believed to be over 1,000 years old. Up until 1935, the land was privately owned, although it was acquired by the government and turned into a public park. Many of the facilities you see in the area were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, including the recreation hall (which was constructed using oysters shells). Camping here is quite the experience, as the majority of tent sites are located under dozens of towering oak trees. Bring your fishing rod and fish for speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead. While the bays are ideal for fishing, they aren't suitable for swimming as the water is filled with marsh grass and rocks. Entrance Fees - Adult: $5 Daily - Child 12 Years and Under: Free Reservations are available [online] (https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/goose-island-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200036&_ga=2.257381134.447085507.1618845916-917412064.1616861417) or by calling (512) 389-8900
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The Big Tree
Although you can find oak trees in practically every region of Texas, none of them are as famous as this one in Rockport.
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San Jose Island
With sun-soaked views of the Gulf of Mexico and Aransas Bay, this beachy barrier island has an extensive history that dates back almost 200 years.
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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1937, the refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane.
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Port Aransas
On the northern tip of Mustang Island sits this 6-mile stretch of beach overlooking the Gulf Coast.
