Welcome to South Padre Island- famous for its’ vibrant party atmosphere, sensuous white sand beaches, scrumptious seafood, lively nightlife, amazing sceneries and natural wonders! It is a diverse and beautiful Island- catering to the requirements of each kind of traveler! This beautiful island is located in Cameron County, off the southernmost Gulf Coast of Texas and is a popular vacation destination in U.S.

You can carry out numerous activities in this island, ranging from skiing, parasailing, surfing and kiteboarding to fishing, exploring the natural flora, visiting galleries or museums and simply enjoy the South Padre sunset. Those who love fishing are certainly in for a treat because this island presents an assortment of around 500 species of fish to go after! The species may include red fish, drum, and king fish, tuna, Wahoo and many more! Sounds interesting, right? Well, it certainly is! There are two types of fishing explorations in South Padre mainly: Bay fishing and deep sea fishing!

Bay fishing is generally carried out by those who want to have adventure on the Laguna Madre Bay. In this place, you can make use of the rod and reel to catch some lovely fishes. You can either opt for fishing on a party boat or go on a private charter trip. The only difference is that- on a party boat, you will have other people along with your group whereas on a private boat it will just be your group! Of, course, the cost is going to differ. Fishing on a party boat may roughly cost $20 to $30 per fisherman in comparison to $350 for 2 people, on private charter trips. However, the fun part is that most of the Bay fishing trips are done in an interval of 3-5 hours and go throughout the day!

Deep Sea fishing is for those people who love extreme adventure and are ready to go for the kill! Deep sea fishing gives you the opportunity to see a huge assortment of aquatic life from sting rays to sharks and mostly the fishing is concentrated on catching fishes like red snapper, mackerel, and pompano. Many of the charters offer half-day or full-day trips, to those interested in fishing. The half-day trips last for around four hours whereas the full day trips last for around 8-10 hours. Like bay fishing, the party boats cost $50 to $80 a person and the private charter trips cost around $350 for 2 people for a half day trip and $500 for a full day trip.

South Pare Island fishing is a unique experience but you need to know about the gears required and the dangers of fishing out there. Obviously, you will not want your fishing trip to get ruined because of any carelessness or negligence on your part! So, stop thinking and start acting. Just pack your bags and head-off straightaway for your South Padre fishing trip!

Are you planning to go for your vacation? If you haven’t decided where to go, then I would seriously suggest you to visit the astounding South Padre Island- full of natural wonders, exotic beaches, adventure activities, historical sites and mind-blowing party atmosphere! South Padre Island extends an open invitation to those want to rest and relax! So, if you want a change from the buzz and chaos of the city life, then I would ask you to visit this fantastic place!

Quite rightly said- South Padre Island is the perfect place to take it easy and slow down! You can either spend a lazy day at the beach or jump at the Jet Ski! Just put away your shoes and lay on the white sand, along with a good book and cold drink! Just imagine how relaxed you will feel! All the young guns interested in adventure and excitement, can take part in various adventure sports like windsurfing, kiteboarding, jet skiing, parasailing and many more! If you are looking to add some paparazzi to your schedule, then you may explore the wild and vibrant night-life scene in this colorful Island!

Those who love nature and animals can also count themselves lucky! South Padre Island has a lovely collection of unique aquatic wildlife. You can visit various nature centers such as Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center and the Laguna Madre Nature Trail. You may also get to see the dolphin watching tours or Sea Turtle rescue. All these centers will give you a chance to view the amazing and wonderful wildlife inhabiting on this island! If you are here along with your family, then you may carry out a range of activities such as collecting seashells, building sand castles, chase crabs, and go on a banana boat ride along with your family! Just imagine the enjoyment that you will experience!

Mexico is near guys! Many people visit South Padre Island because it gives them a chance to see Mexico as well! You can visit the hot night bars of Mexico and even indulge yourself in shopping and sightseeing! You may dine on authentic Mexican food, enjoy the culture and market places of Mexico- located at just thirty minutes ride from South Padre. Don’t worry about your accommodation. You will be surprised to know that South pare has over 5,500 accommodations to suit the interest and needs of every traveler! You can find motels, seaside cottages, campsites, luxury hotels, condos and much more. The food options in South Padre range from southern specialties to mouth-watering sea-food- you will find a variety of dishes to suit your palate!

I think that you have already come to know much about South Padre Island! South Padre is the perfect destination for those who are planning to have fun, wildness and relaxation on their trip!

Narragansett Bay is one of the most famous bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound. It covers around 147 mi² (380 km²), and the Bay forms New England’s major estuary, which functions as an open natural harbor, and includes a small archipelago.

I must tell you that there are over 30 islands in the bay but the three most famous islands are as follows. They are: Aquidneck Island, Conanicut Island, and Prudence Island. The water bodies which form the part of the Narragansett Bay include the Sakonnet River; Mount Hope Bay; and the southern, tidal part of the Taunton River.

Providence is the Rhode islands largest city and I must tell you that it is the state capital as well. New port is another important city around the state. The Narragansett Bay is a ria that is a series of the flooded river valley formed of the dropped crustal blocks in a horst and graben system that is slowly subsiding sandwiched between a still-shifting fault system.

On the other hand, the estuary system is gigantic in contrast to the current flow of the three small rivers that enter the bay, in the northeast, the Taunton River and in the northwest, the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. The current profile of Narragansett Bay is instead the consequence of the latest glaciations of New England, under the edges of the Lauren tide ice sheet at the Last Glacial Maximum, about 18,000 B.P.

I really feel that up till now you must have got an idea how this bay is formed and I must tell you that you will really love visiting it.

History
The first visit to the European was really in the late 16th century. At the time, the area in the region of the bay was populated by two different and separate groups of natives: the west side of the bay was occupied by the Narragansett’s, and the east side was being occupied by the Wampanoag, who occupied the land east to Cape Cod.

It is really accepted by the most historians that the first European to enter the bay was an Italian whose name was Giovanni da verrazzano. It is believed that he entered the bay after visiting the New York Bay. I must tell you that he entered the bay in the 16th century in fact in the year 1524. His ship name was La Dauphine.  Later in the year 1614 the great explorer Adrian block visited the bay and prepared the map of the area.

You can call the Adrian block as the explorer who explored this bay. This bay has seen many invasions by some of the really great Europeans and is now one of the busiest places of the country.

Jamestown is the town located in the new port county which is situated in the Rhode Island in the United States. The Conanicut Island is the second largest island in the Narragansett Bay. The James town is situated entirely on the Conanicut Island.

I must say that the human arrived in the area about 10000 to 20000 years ago which marks the end of the last ice age. They set up the camps near streams and rivers. The sea level started rising Ongoing melting of glaciers caused the sea level to rise, and this covered the low lying areas and at last filling the Narragansett Bay. The rising sea level really forced the human being to move to the higher elevation and this really submerged the traces of all the early inhabitants which were found on this island. The oldest human remains found on this Iceland are as old as the 3000 B.C.

The Italian navigator Giovanni Giovanni da Verrazzano visited the island in the year 1524. He was also followed by his crew. In 1637, this island of the Dutch was used for the fur trading. And it was not early until in 1638 the English men made the arrangement to use this island for grazing the sheep.

The ferries were in command and organized the trade between the Conanicut Island and Newport by 1675. In 1678, this island of Conanicut was integrated as the town of Jamestown. At that time there were only about 150 residents. The town was named after the name of James, Duke of York, who was going to become the King James II in 1685.

Around 1710, most of the Conanicut Island’s current roads were in place. And in 1728, the first windmill for grinding corn was built which used the sea breeze for power. This was because there was no source of running the water to turn the waterwheel.

In the year1775 and on December 10, 200 British and Hessian troops landed at East Ferry on Conanicut Island and they started marching towards West Ferry, and on way they burnt the most of the ferry houses. And when they returned to East Ferry, then also they destroyed many buildings, which included fourteen homes; and this caused more than 200 of the conanicut Islands to flew to the mainland and they were 556 in total number.

In the very next year a British fleet arrived in Narragansett Bay and was able to occupy the city of new port. The British took over the charge of the colonial militia batteries at Fort Dumpling which is now part of Fort Wetherill and the Conanicut Battery at Beavertail which is situated just south of Fort Getty. It was not earlier than the year 1779 when the British left Narragansett Bay. As they departed, they shattered the fortifications they had occupied, and burned Beavertail lighthouse.

I must again repeat that this just a little bit detail about the area. You will definitely come up with a lot more if you go in deep.

The Blackstone River is a river in the US states of the Massachusetts and the Rhode Island. It flows for approximately 80 kilometers and drain water shed of almost 1400 square kilometers.

History
The name of the river was given after the name of William Blackstone whose original spelling was William Blaxton. He arrived in Weymouth, Massachusetts in the year 1623, and he became the first settler of present day Boston in the year 1625. He really became fed of Boston and relocated himself to Rhode Island in 1635 and he then built his home on the river, in what was going to become Cumberland in the coming future. I must tell you that originally in the American tongue the river was called “Kittacuck” and this meant in English to be the great tidal river. The “Kittacuck”, or Blackstone, was abundant with Salmon and Lamprey in pre-colonial and colonial times.

As far as the industrial revolution is concerned I must tell you that in the United States the revolution started in the year 1790 when Samuel Slater who was one of the industrialists built Slater Mill at Pawtucket Falls. You must know that this was the first textile mill in the United States and it was powered by the water of the Blackstone River. With this mil started the building of series of mills and the Blackstone River was now known as the Americas hardest working river. However due to the excess industrialization the Blackstone River by the end of the 19th century was known as the primary source of Narragansett Bay pollution.

In the year 1955 and in the month of August severe flooding on the Blackstone caused extensive damage to Woonsocket, Rhode Island. I must tell you that where the river was only 21 meters wide now swell to an extraordinary figure of 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers which really is quiet too wide. For your knowledge I must tell you that much of the flooding was due to the excessive and surplus rain that occurred as a slow moving tropical cyclone which moved over the area.

The river of Blackstone in combination with the woonasquatucket River to the south was elected an American Heritage River in 1998.

Origination
I must tell you that the river is formed in Worcester, Massachusetts by the meeting of the Middle River and Mill Brook. After that, I must tell you that it follows rough southeast course through Millbury, Sutton, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Millville, and Blackstone. After that it flows into Rhode Island, and then it flows through Woonsocket, Cumberland, Lincoln, Central Falls, and Pawtucket, and then the river then reaches Pawtucket Falls. After that, it is termed as the Pawtucket River until it joins the Ten Mile River which is situated in the East Providence which forms the Seekonk River of Narragansett Bay.

Up till now you must have got an idea about how important the Blackstone River is and what role it played during the industrial revolution.

Situate at the eastern tip of Cameron County in Rio Grand valley of Texas, South Padre island is one of the premier coastal destinations in the world. South Padre island is one of the least developed and the longest barrier in the world. Famous for its’ warm weather, sandy beaches, adventure activities and ecstatic party atmosphere, South Padre island is flocked by thousands of tourists every year, from US and all over the world.

It is a popular destination for everyone from college-goers to honeymooners to families. Whether you are young or old, there is something for everyone at South Padre. The attractions of the island include Los Ebanos, Port Isabel Historical museum, Whaling Wal, Sea Turtle, Gladys Porter Zoo, Andy Bowie Park and Islands Equestrian center. It also boasts of unique wildlife that includes around 300 species of birds and other aquatic wildlife. South Padre island has a rich history that includes pirates, explorers, and ship wrecks and buried treasure- a rich fodder for any history buff.

South Padre island boasts of sub tropical atmosphere with warm breezy summers and mild dry winters. It is located on the Southernmost tip of United States and that’s the reason for its’ warm, sunny weather. The weather is usually warm all year round. Even in the dead of winter the temperature rarely drops below 75F and can be suitable for playing on the beach. The summers can be very hot, with temperatures topping 100F. However, there is always a warm breeze blowing which helps to keep the things cool.

This island is a popular spring break destination. In fact, during the months of March the island is so packed that it is even hard to get over the bridge to visit it. The height of the spring break is typically the third of March, when most Texas schools have their spring break. During rest of the year, things are quiet and the island can be a great place to visit and relax and that too at a fraction of the cost of other beach resort areas such as California or Florida. In fact, it is a good place for those who want solitude and rest.

South Padre island is a home to many water sport activities. These include deep-sea fishing, parasailing, bay fishing, wind surfing and sailing. If you are there with your family, then you can enjoy beach activities such as building sand dunes, sand castles and collecting sea-shells. For those interested in romantic getaways, there are many guided tours of the island on helicopters, after which you can go to your abode and have a good time!

So, visit South Padre and have a cool and memorable vacation.

The Claiborne Pell Bridge or the new port bridge as it is called is one of the busiest bridges that you will come across in the United States. It is a suspension bridge which is operated by the Rhode Island turnpike and the bridge authorities that spans the eastern passage of the Narragansett Bay in the Rhode Island. This connects the city of new port in the Aquidneck Island and the town of the James town on the Conanicut Island. The bridge is the four lanes and is the part of the RI 138. You must also remember that it is a toll bridge and you will have to pay every time you cross it. I must tell you that this is the toll bridge and you will have to pay every time you cross it.

The average cost of the toll bridge is around US $2 per car. You can also get the ticket at the discounted prize if you are the regular person to cross the bridge. However I would not like to mention that what the discounted prize of the bridge is as it fluctuates with time. You must also not that this is the only toll road on the Rhode Island which accepts the E-Z Passes.  I must tell you that more than thousands of cars cross this bridge every day.

The main span of the New Port Bridge is 488 meters and I must say that its number is 70 among the largest suspension bridges in the world. And you must also note that it is the largest suspension bridge in the New England. The overall length of the bridge is 3428 meters and I must say that you this is really among the longest bridge throughout the world.

You must also note down that this bridge allows the ship to past through it. This really means that it does not affect the marine transport of the area. The suspension bridge was built between 1966-1969 at a price tag of US$54,742,000 by the Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas firm, who are also famous for engineering the modern New York City Subway and the Cape Cod Canal.

The bridge was renamed for US senator Claiborne Pell in the year 1992 but it is still known in common with the name New Port Bridge only. However you should also note that the bicycles are not really allowed over the bridge. This is quiet sad for the bicycle riders. But some buses have the bicycle rack beside it and I must tell you that they are really quiet good for the bicycle riders. But it is quiet sad that such busses runs only every weekend.

Overall this is really a great bridge.

South Padre island is famous for its’ sub-tropical climate, warm gulf water, exciting nightlife, and of course, a wide range of adventure and recreational activities. Situated at the southernmost rip of United States, it boasts of warm and sunny weather all year round. South Padre island offers something to every visitor, whether young or old.

South Padre island is quite well known for its’ adventure and recreational activities. The activities here are numerous and can be inexpensive if you know how to enjoy it. Beach related activities are almost free, except for the State Park entrance fee when you enter Isa Blanca Park and Andy Bowie Park. If you are here with your family, then there are a number of beach activities that you can enjoy. You can build sand castles, collect seashells, and chase crabs and body surf. Bring an ice chest and sandwich fixin’s and you can feed an army under ten bucks. Bring towels and your own umbrella and you can have a free day of total relaxation in the beach.

The banana boat rides may cost you, but as such its fun and the price is around 10 bucks. Frisbees are free and most people hang around the beach, just playing them. A dolphin watch trip is only 10 dollars if you rake it out of the Sea Ranch Marina and coupons can be found in almost all local newspapers in all convenient stores. Fishing trips will run you $250 to $350 out of any place and there are over 100 bay fishing guides who can help you. Parasailing and wave runners are costly, but they are worth the expense. You can even enjoy Horseback riding on the north end of the island.

For those people, who have an interest in fishing, you have entered a fisherman’s paradise. South Padre island offers you deep-sea fishing and bay fishing with an assortment of 500 different species of fishes to go after.  For those who want to try something new, they can go for canyon deep sea fishing. This lets you go over 40-50 miles away from the coast for the really big fish. You can even go scuba diving to explore shipwrecks at Devils Elbow or visit the museums.

If you are interested in nature, then it would be good to know that South Padre has a very unique habitat of rich wildlife. There are number of places to visit such as the Dolphin research and Sea Life Nature Center and the Laguna Madre Nature trail. Each of these places will give you an opportunity to see exotic wildlife in a unique habitat.

South Padre offers so many activities and adventure sports, that you will be forced to come to this place year after year. So, if you like nature and are fond of adventure sports, then South Padre is the best place to be in.

If you are considering your next vacation spot, then I will humbly request you to visit South Padre. Its combination of warm weather, sandy beaches, adventure activities and sensuous night life has made it a great vacation destination for people all over US. South Padre island plays hosts to thousands of vacationers and students every year. It has something to offer to everyone, irrespective of whether you are young or old.

South Padre island is also famous for its’ party atmosphere and amazing night life. The eclectic nightlife can mesmerize your senses, and allow you to delve into something that you may not even be aware of. Some of the favorite destinations include the following.

1. Club Chaos is a popular venue open only during spring-breaks, with a huge coral centre dance floor.
2. Another popular destination is the Louie’s Backyard, which is a combination of sports bar and dance club, catering to the interests of all sorts of visitors. In fact, it is called one of the best fajitas on the island.
3. The Upper Deck Bar is a local gay bar, which offers happy hours drinks and occasional drag show entertainment.
4. Parrot-eyes is the spot to go for more occasional drinking. It is one of the best bars in South Padre.
5. Tequila bar is rumored to be one of the hottest bars of South Padre. It is said to have some of the hottest ladies participating in events such as Bikini contests and wet-T shirts contest. During spring break, it is the islands best locale.
6. Wanna-Wanna beach bar is the local dive bar enjoyed by tourists who visit the area, and one of the two beach bars still in existence on the island. The other beach bar is called Boomerang Billys.
7. One of the most popular local bars late night is called the Coral-reef, or what the locals call “the reefer” and has a karaoke every single night (too good to believe, right?).
8. During the summer months, three “Under the stars and on the water” bars are Tequila Sunsets, Wahoo’s, and Palm Street Pier, all amazing places to have margaritas and enjoy live music.
9. A brand new Miami style club has been opened up by Travelodge called Skky bar. It’s very swanky inside and is a lounge type of bar. It is very sensuous and smoothing and gives you a feeling that you are in Miami.

Well, above is a list of some of the most popular bars and night clubs in South Padre. So, go to this place and enjoy the most amazing and rocking night life.

Every year many Americans decide to take a vacation. Obviously everyone will like to go a place that offers relaxation, fun and excitement, in order to get away from the typical daily routine that they have grown accustomed to. South Padre island is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in United States. It boasts of having one of America’s top 10 beaches and other hidden treasures. South Padre island is a perfect destination for family vacations because it has something to offer to everyone, whether young or old.

A vacation at South Padre Island offers lots of adventure and recreation opportunities for children as well as adults. Your kids will delight at Schlitterbahn water park with its’ thrilling rides, uphill water coasters and kiddies park. A more daring pastime which can be shared with older children is parasailing, windsurfing, kite boarding and skis. You and your family can also go north of the island for Horseback riding, rent a beach buggy to ride on the sand or pedal your day away on a four seater bicycle.

There are many different historical sites that a family can visit on a South Padre island vacation. These locations were involved in a Mexican-American war in mid-1800s. The museum of Port Isabel teaches families about the important port that was involved in the Mexican- American war as well as the Civil war. In addition to this, families can also visit the Palo Alto Battlefield to learn more about the Mexican-American war.

There are many interesting things that the whole family can do, such as visiting the sea-turtle center and taking a dolphin watch trip that does not return to the port until you actually see the dolphins playing in the water next to your vessel. You can also visit the dolphin research center, where you will find all sorts of creatures such as rays, remoras, spiny lobster, giant shrimp and many other species. Above all, the beach is the perfect playground for adults and children. Go for a stroll in warm waters of the gulf or go for an exciting fishing trip or an offshore trolling trip. Try to build sand castles, sand dunes and collect seashells (along with your children), and you’ll find that the entire day has passes away so smoothly that you won’t even get to know.

South Padre island offers numerous hotels, motels, seaside cottages and condos. You can choose anyone depending on your liking and budget. In addition, amenities are just as endless as lodging options.
You can get hot tubs, indoor pools, internet access and balconies with beautiful views, and plenty of other special services. Moreover South Padre is the home to some of the best sea-foods in the world, which includes shrimp and red snapper. In addition to this you can also hog on lobsters, oysters, crabs and other sea foods. The delicious cuisine will satisfy everyone’s palates, and will make you crave for more.

A South Padre vacation will be sure to give your family some great memories and leave you wanting to come back the following year. So go there and have a rocking time.