Aransas NWR, Perhaps the Best in Texas

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

Thank you for this.. I grew up in Port Aransas, my family was one of the early ones on the island. Many times my mother would load us into the truck and drive us all over that refuge, like 45 years ago, and we would see whooping and sand hill cranes, and deer etc. My first shed antler find , as a kid was there, and I still have that spike. Thank you, really, I needed this memory today.

[@johnny-lz2rm]

I just found your videos, I'm from Austin and drive a truck all through Texas, even though I pass through a lot of these towns you talk about in your videos, I never slow down to actually look into the history of them, in glad you're doing it so I can actually see things better than what I could do, New subscriber

[@a.d.jenkins5835]

I was there back in 2004. It was my "big year" bird watching. Such a cool place. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@gunner5050]

Thank you for sharing! I loved those live oak trees. Another bucket list location has been added.

[@kimberlylay1005]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@timmorey9844]

Howdy from Skidmore TX. I spent some of the best years of my life fishing there when my Dad was alive, just Beautiful.

[@nomaderic]

What a hidden gem! I've heard about this place but didn't really know what it had to offer as far as hiking and wow....totally exceeded what i thought it was. I've never seen elevation and trees right next to the water like that on the texas coast. Add in the remoteness and wildlife and this looks like it could be one of the coolest spots in the state. Definitely making a trip here soon. Thanks so much for the expansive tour!

[@DenyTheFleshCalisthenics]

Have you heard of the Sal Del Rey in south Texas? It’s a natural salt lake that had been used for centuries and at one point was a major source of salt for the Spanish and many others. Would be cool to see a video on it!!

[@yvonnecowan5994]

Grew up in corpus. We still have a family story about meeting a deer on the auto loop when I was very young. I remember distinctly feeding her graham cracker cookies and Cheetos. Probably not the best diet for a deer but she certainly seem to understand that we were Littles. To this day she is known as cookie doe dear in my family. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddgriffis896]

I love that place, I touched a gator there, it was laying right next to the path with its head down towards the water so I touched it’s tail. I know it wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done but I was young and dumb

[@deborahbaxter27]

Thank you.

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy your videos of Texas are good, thanx

[@dianah.667]

I love Aransas NWR, and try to get out there often. It's been a few months since I was last out there, and now that the drought is drying up Jones Lake and bringing in lots of cool birds, like the Roseate Spoonbills and the Black-necked Stilts, I need to make a trip out there in the next week or two. Thank you for all your awesome videos.

[@thufifamaster255]

Can we all agree that FDR love thu Texas coast. Heard he loved fishing in Port Aransas TX. Love that beach

[@texasgina]

My adult daughters go to Port A frequently but I’ve never been. I’m originally from south Orange County California so I’ve never really cared for the gulf but now I guess I’ll check it out. Nice video

[@waltertx.6020]

Please visit sometime this year 👍💛

[@KB-ke3fi]

I lived in Orange County a long time ago and never cared for that place either. And the water is too cold. I moved to the Gulf coast and never looked back.

[@davidsmith5904]

This video is incredible. Scenery > Sublime. Enchanted Outposts > Delicious

[@zx713]

I was just there last Saturday. Didn’t see one gator 🫠

[@OGDailylama]

I drink too much to live near gators. Hold my beer!!!

[@chriskincaid4723]

Very Cool. Always wondered what was going on down there.

[@RendaRutland]

Driven passed this place many times in the past. Thanks for sharing. Definitely will be stopping next time..

[@waltertx.6020]

We've been so dry this year

[@cliffordvallente1346]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@weswalker1208]

Once again a great video. The vines that you spoke of and the canopy were more than likely Mustang grapes. If you watch the tops of the trees and Central and South Texas very often around the creeks and rivers or the trees grow healthy and strong you'll see that vine. Grapes are highly dependent on rain in the spring. I am sorry to see those ponds were so dried up. It look like the same place I was at 6 months ago. But yep that's one of our Treasures along the Texas coast thank you for visiting.Wes Corpus Christ

[@egar4767]

That bird you saw, by the looks of it, Im pretty sure it was a Pauraque.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Thanks. I think you're correct.

[@lauravillarreal8921]

I really enjoyed this! Thank you so much! We have a lot of family history in that area and have a farm in the area. Grew up going to Goose Island. Hurricane Harvey did a lot of damage to the area.

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

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[@tcvideosennistexas]

really nice video. Good audio and don't you just love the go-pros. Good job!

[@TrappedSurfer]

Thanks for making this video. I gotta check this place out. This makes me want to hit the road.

[@m118lr]

Thanks for bringing us this vid! Wow, what a VERY impressive Oak tree..unbelievable! I went there YEARS AGO as a teen with a great friend and his dad for a Reserve hunt/cull. More for the ‘experience’ than anything else. Edited to add: BARELY remember it sadly. As I recall none of us were successful but I even preferred it that way…

[@palaciostexasbeauty2872]

I'm in Palacios Texas not too far away

[@houstonsmartradio2325]

My family is from Bay City

[@RoseGrace100]

Very very good. This was excellent. I’m planning on visiting the area for a couple of months next winter. So beautiful.

[@wyrdwik4610]

Gong tomorrow! Thanks for the vid!

[@loboblue5441]

The dead trees in the water, are most likely from the Colorado river. I am down from the San Bernard and Brazos River. Whenever there's a storm, of any kind, the trees will wash down the rivers, and land on our beach, in Sargent. I'm sure those trees have washed in from the Colorado river. Some trees can be as long as 40 feet.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!

[@loboblue5441]

Hopefully, the rain hit that area, this week. Great video. Come to Sargent. We hug the coast, as well. On your way in stop by Jetboat Bob's. You can't miss us. Come see our new bridge.

[@whizbang7130]

A bridge to nowhere....

[@loboblue5441]

@@whizbang7130 but, a beautiful view, no less

[@billwilliams5889]

Great video. What seems nice is that most (or all) of the trails are short in length, which makes them accessible to many people.

[@dallasstoneyful]

I personally prefer Anahuac NWR. It’s the alligator capital of Texas !

[@greybeard277]

Very nice visit, thanks for taking us with you. Good catch with that first deer, too. Please be careful when around wild pigs, they are dangerous. Take care.

[@sport07-o2l]

When I was a kid we went on a mission trip after that place got wiped out by a hurricane. There was seaweed hanging from the phone and electric cables. There was no power and no running water. We slept in a flooded out church. One day for a break my Dad took me to the Pass to go fishing. I got totally tore up by a man o’ war. That night and the next day was very painful. Also, the beach was littered in shards of glass. I’m glad time has been kind to this area

[@jessicawalker8564]

Great content channel... I spend a month each year in Rockport. Love to visit Port A. the oak picnic area are one of my favorite spots at the refuge. On a side note, check out Mother Neff SP when ever you have time. Something about the pecan and oaks there.

[@WmTyndale]

When I saw that alligator I changed my plans immediately

[@palaciostexasbeauty2872]

It's so stinkin hot

[@oceanjoker3544]

Amazing! Those gators tho. What's the best way to stay safe? They are absolutely stunning!!

[@greggpennington966]

The longest gator I ever saw in my life I saw in this park. Easily 14' if he lay out in a straight line !

[@novicehiker6897]

The highest point in Aransas County is on top of those dunes on the dagger point trail. Tough bushwhack from the trail, but at least it's short. Gives nice view on top.

[@franceselainethurston1606]

A treat for whom! Perhaps the American alligator.

[@pheddupp]

I'll bet you had to be careful that you didn't walk through the giant banana spider webs that I'm sure would be around that area.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I actually saw very few. These trails may be hiked much more frequently than Brazoria.

[@pheddupp]

@@secretsoftexas6872 I enjoyed the video. The live oak trees that were providing the shade remind me of the trees around Audobon Zoo here in New Orleans. Perfect shady areas. Thanks for posting.

[@pnichols6500]

They are. Ask me how I know....

[@rebeccafurman5205]

Snakes!

[@davidsmith5904]

snakes, snails and puppy dog tails, that's what little boys are made of.

[@grumpygregory3095]

I need to check this out . It would probably be best to go down there in November when it's cooler.

[@donaldhorton7545]

Where you get that map we don’t live far from there about 70 miles but love to get the map you have good reviews

[@secretsoftexas6872]

At the entrance

[@mesomemore97]

The heat. It is very hot.

[@brushcountry6361]

Watch out for the wild woman of the Navidad

[@idontthinkso547]

I have to wonder with all trails you've hiked do you ever come across rattle snakes

[@thefrontporch8594]

I didn't have time to watch the whole thing, but no alligators????

[@secretsoftexas6872]

2

[@felipeybarra7426]

Do they Allow Camping ?

[@larrymac5867]

Not on the Refuge, but about 3 miles from the entrance is Hoppers landing. You can tent camp or RV it. RV sites are just grass with electric and it's right on the bay.

[@joshbanker8743]

Have you been to sugarloaf mountain?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I looked it up, and it turns out that multiple hills in Texas called Sugarloaf Mountain. Which county is yours in?

[@joshbanker8743]

@@secretsoftexas6872 sir respectfully. There is only one sugarloaf mountian in texas recognized as an historic site and part of the el Camino real. It is without a doubt a secret as it is an area that is semi accessible to the public. It is a legit mountian peak in central by southeast Texas. Little bit west of hearne in milam county. Being that you are fascinated with varying landscapes I think this one will definitely be a shocker.

[@MGreen-vz6yb]

Gators there? But I want to swim!

[@crosleyfiver8686]

Nice video, what camera are you using??

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I use a Gopro for most footage but also a basic Sony camcorder to zoom in on stuff.

[@greggpennington966]

Talk about remote !

[@jj4321]

If so good, why nobody there?

[@KrittikaKitty]

Is it dog friendly?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

My guess is probably not as it is a wildlife refuge.

[@elbertmoreno2159]

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[@kyleegloff5646]

Wouldn't that just be wasting gas and compounding the problem?

[@gunboom]

Devils River is a million times better than Aransas AWR.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Yeah that's one my first videos