Mary Craft, OD

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.

Stop by the Texas Surf Museum, where they enlighten the world with the unique culture and history of Texas surfing, encourage the community to experience the fun, accessible and healthy lifestyle of surfing and related board sports, and educate everyone in proper conservation practices to protect and preserve the beaches, bays, and waterways of the Texas Gulf Coast. As the only surf museum in Coastal Bend, it is a must-see for anyone who has ever surfed and a delightful adventure for non-surfers. Relax on a bench made from surfboards, catch a surf film in the projection theater, and spot old buddies and young stars in the hundreds of photos scattered throughout the museum.

The Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society is dedicated to sharing the beauty and magic of chamber music with people of all ages in South Texas. Their mission is to bring world-renowned artists to perform for a diverse audience, and they offer a variety of programs to achieve this goal. In addition to concerts, the Society provides educational opportunities and community outreach programs that encourage young people to pursue excellence in music and other areas of their lives. They also offer special community programs that make classical music education accessible to a wider segment of the population. With up to seven chamber music outreach activities offered each concert season, the Society is committed to enriching the lives of everyone in the community.