Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the nation's first refuge, is located in Indian River County. Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is located in Martin County.

Take South Padre Island, for example. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, just off the southern tip of Texas, the island is a tropical paradise. It’s warm year-round, has 34 miles of white-sand ...

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This barrier island is located right off the southern tip of Texas and has been a beloved destination for generations. From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South ...