Padre Island National Seashore

#summervacay Padre Island National Seashore is like Texas’s hidden coastal treasure. I camped right on the sand, with the sound of waves lulling me to sleep and the sun rising over the dunes. The beach goes on forever, and it’s not crowded like other touristy spots. I joined a park ranger-led sea turtle release early one morning—watching baby turtles scurry to the sea was pure magic. If you want nature, ocean, and peace, this is your summer escape. #summervacay