Banner Image Texas State Aquarium

The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is the largest in the state. The Texas State Aquarium opened in 1990 and was doubled in size in 2017 with the addition of new exhibits. Anytime my travels take me close to an Aquarium, it’s high on my list of “must-dos.” If I can’t be in the …

Rangiroa Revised Banner

Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the Tuamotus chain and one of the largest in the world, had been on my radar for more than two decades…and now we had arrived!

Georgia Aquarium indoor oceans banner

If you are as fascinated by the underwater world as I am, the Georgia Aquarium should be on your “must-see” list. When it comes to “indoor oceans,” Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest.

Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

While Sanibel Island, Florida, is perhaps best known for its world-class shelling, it is also the location of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex — the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the U.S.  Covering over 6,400 acres, it attracts over 245 bird species and is famous worldwide for its spectacular migratory bird populations. …