Coastal Gutter King

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cacti, hibiscus, roses, plumeria, and orchids. Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail. Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.

Be a part of a Corpus Christi tradition by running in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, the largest and most beloved long-distance race, celebrated by many runners, reuniting them with friends they’ve made from marathons past. Test your endurance and sign up for the six-leg running event that honors the men and women serving in the United States Military with sincere pride, and all it takes is a little sweat, an occasional tear, and a bunch of smiles.