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2014 Padre Island National Seashore Beach Bash / Jeep Run & Campout
The Longest Stretch of Undeveloped Barrier Island in The World
Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp?s ridley sea turtle and a haven for 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
When: August 8-10, 2014
Where: Padre Island National Seashore out of Corpus Christi
Cost: $10 per vehicle
Meeting location will be at the Malaquite Visitor Center in the parking lot at 10:00 am Friday.
The visitors center doesn't open until 9:00am, so this would allow some to explore the visitors center first.
The plan is to meetup on Friday at the visitor's center and drive down the beach. Find a spot to camp that night, hang out or do whatever on Saturday and drive back up on Sunday.
On your way out, the visitors center also has outside cold water rinse showers, if you want to use them.
Overnight camping is primitive so plan ahead and bring everything you will need.
Be aware that this run may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather on the Gulf.
Guidelines:
- The National Seashore is a Texas Public Highway. Only street legal and licensed vehicles may be driven into the park.
- Gas - Start with a full tank. The last gas station is on the corner of S Padre Island Dr and Whitecap Bl. 15233 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Bring 5 gallons of extra gas. (this may or may not be needed...based on how far down the beach we go and how much you run your A/C along the way)
- Bring everything you need for overnight camping (food, lots of water, lots of sunscreen, etc.)
- There are no bathrooms or "porta potties".
- There is NO cellphone service, so a CB is highly recommended.
- Trash is pack in...pack out. Bring extra trash bags, as we ALWAYS leave it better than we found it
- Vehicle Prep - Spare tire, recovery gear (straps), and make sure your vehicle is prepared for long HOT drive
PARK ENTRANCE FEES
Vehicle Entry Fee
$10.00/vehicle
This is a vehicle fee and is good for seven days.
Annual Park Pass
$20.00 Annual Fee
An annual park pass may be obtained for $20, and is valid for a year after the day of purchase. Please note that this is a pass to Padre Island National Seashore only.
Please use the links below for more information and specific park regulations.
Park Info:
http://www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm
Park Map:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-H...it?usp=sharing
Directions:
http://www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Padre Island Driving Tips from NPS:
http://www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisi...achDriving.pdf
Beach Driving & Camping Tips:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-H...it?usp=sharing
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Attendees:
Going:
1. Bearkat
2. Ash&Em
3. BlackM&M
4. quickclyde
5. Mo
6. "Steve"
7. jlogan2116
8. D.Addington
9. Hanahou
to see who all is interested.
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