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illinois_mark
Explorer
Nov 18, 2018

snowbirding in texas

looking for suggestions for warm Texas 2020 . I'm thinking of Galveston island for 2 weeks. Any idea's for 2 weeks farther west? We like State Parks or smaller private parks near water is a plus. Will be heading to Mesa,Az. after that.Thanks for the help
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  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Dec 05, 2018
    Check the weather maps. The only part of Texas that usually gets shirt sleeve weather is the Rio Grande Valley area at the southern tip. Mission to South Padre Island. Example; At this hour, the temperature in the Hill Country is 53 F and 70 F in MaCallen, Texas. Take your pick.
  • Paul1944's avatar
    Paul1944
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2018
    Roy&Lynne wrote:
    What about Garner State Park We haven't been there but plan on going this spring. They suggest reservations in the summer. We are also going to Big Bend National Park and plan to spend a couple of weeks there.
    Two weeks in Big Bend is an ETERNITY.
  • ljr's avatar
    ljr
    Nomad
    Nov 24, 2018
    olfarmer wrote:
    We stayed at Goose Island State Park a few years ago, right on the water. The hurricane damaged it badly since then but I think it is open again. We really liked it there. Mustang Island is nice also.


    X2 on Goose Island. The “beach” is packed coral sand behind a retaining wall. Even a big rig can park close enough to fish from your doorway without fear of getting stuck. W/E only though.
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Nov 24, 2018
    Depends when you're going. I love Hill Country but for me it isn't a winter destination. If I'm going to go that far, I want to be in shirt sleeves. Think South Padre Island. Really enjoyed Big Bend too but again, not a winter destination.
  • olfarmer's avatar
    olfarmer
    Explorer II
    Nov 24, 2018
    We stayed at Goose Island State Park a few years ago, right on the water. The hurricane damaged it badly since then but I think it is open again. We really liked it there. Mustang Island is nice also.
  • ljr's avatar
    ljr
    Nomad
    Nov 18, 2018
    illinois mark wrote:
    looking for suggestions for warm Texas 2020 . I'm thinking of Galveston island for 2 weeks. Any idea's for 2 weeks farther west? We like State Parks or smaller private parks near water is a plus. Will be heading to Mesa,Az. after that.Thanks for the help


    Quintana Beach County Park

    Matagorda Bay Nature Park
  • John_Joey's avatar
    John_Joey
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2018
    illinois mark wrote:
    ...I'm thinking of Galveston island for 2 weeks. Any idea's for 2 weeks farther west? …


    Hill Country would be the top of my list. Search this forum and you'll get a ton of hits. Fredericksburg is the goto place for newbie's until they get their bearings.
  • Roy_Lynne's avatar
    Roy_Lynne
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2018
    What about Garner State Park We haven't been there but plan on going this spring. They suggest reservations in the summer. We are also going to Big Bend National Park and plan to spend a couple of weeks there.

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