Bicycle Riders Alert!

 

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Scenic Loop is still open for bicycle rides.  The weather looks good for next Tuesday, November 22.  So put this on your calendar. 

 

 This is one of our premium rides.

 

  We leave Sandpipers Gate at 9:00 a.m. and will caravan to the refuge office north of Port Isabel.  After paying our admission fee $3.00 per vehicle if you don't have a pass, we will unload our bicycles and ride the loop.  The entire ride is about 14 miles and we will stop along the way for lunch at an overlook on Laguna Madre (the inland waterway between South Padre Island and the mainland) and the grounds of the National Wildlife Refuge. 

 

 You can expect to see some wildlife, birds, snakes, feral hogs, Nilgai, deer and other creatures have all be seen on one or another of our trips.

About half the distance is on paved road and the remainder is gravel.  We ride at a leisurely pace and stop

frequently to observe the scenery. 

 

 Bring sun lotion, bug spray, water and lunch.  This is a bag lunch stop, no restaurant is available. 

 The ride lasts for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.  The current forecast calls for early morning temperatures in the low 70's with a high in the mid 80's.  Wind can be a factor as we are right along the shore of Laguna Madre for about half the ride with the remainder just inland a mile or so. 

We will have a chance to see wildlife so bring a pair of binoculars and a camera if you are interested in getting the very best look at any animals we see.  Tune your bike up for best performance and come join us for this enjoyable bicycle ride!

Questions?  Call Tom Butler 314-374-5889 or stop by lot 44