Memorial Park Travel Information (Santa Monica, CA)

Rio Grande Valley: Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge A 24-mile paved drive through agricultural areas of the Rio Grande Valley between two small remaining islands of subtropical forest habitat. Deep in the Rio Grande Valley lies one of the southernmost ... McAllen, TX

South Texas Plains The South Plains area is a true melting pot, a unique blend of American and Mexican cultures you won’t find in any other state. No matter where you go here, you can expect to find that nearly everyone... Alamo, TX

Zapata, McAllen, and the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Back on the road, it’s another 49 miles south on US 83 to Zapata, seat of Zapata County and home to 4,800 Texans. Named in honor of Antonio Zapata, the renowned Mexican pioneer and tough Indian fighte... McAllen, TX

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• South Texas & Gulf Coast Scenic Drives and Road Trips
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• South Texas Off the Beaten Path Travel

Edinburg Scenic Wetlands (Distance: 1.3 mi) This excellent site was the first of the World Birding Center locations to open officially, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in March 2003. Located just minutes from US 281, it’s certain to become one o...

Edinburg, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Anzalduas County Park (Distance: 15.1 mi) Anzalduas ranks with the most popular and productive birding sites in the valley, with a notable list of specialties and rarities to its credit. It’s best to visit Anzalduas on a weekday if possible, ...

Mission, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Santa Ana (Distance: 16.2 mi) About 15 miles SE of Mc Allen. An easy day hike through the native woodlands of the Rio Grande floodplain. Special Attractions: Native Rio Grande Valley woodland, unique wildlife.

McAllen, TX - Hiking - length:3 mi

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (Distance: 16.2 mi) Considered one of the gems of the national wildlife refuge system, the 2,000-acre Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is the heart of the Rio Grande Valley Wildlife Corridor, a multi-agency project to ...

Santa Maria, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Bentsen-Rio Grande (Distance: 16.3 mi) About 5 miles SW of Mission. An easy day hike along two trails in Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park. Special Attractions: Native subtropical woodland, unique wildlife.

McAllen, TX - Hiking - length:2.8 mi

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Ebony Hills Ebony Hills Public Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 3022 yards, par 35 1.3 miles from center of Memorial Park

Los Lagos Los Lagos Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 7188 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of Memorial Park

Palacio Real Palacio Real at Monte Cristo Public, 18 holes 0 yards, par 71 3.2 miles from center of Memorial Park

Tierra Del Sol Tierra Del Sol Municipal, 18 holes 6767 yards, par 72 8.1 miles from center of Memorial Park

Alamo Alamo Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2216 yards, par 35 8.5 miles from center of Memorial Park

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