Happy Independence Day from Galveston Island State Park! Celebrate freedom in the wild—seaside trails, coastal birds, and salty breezes await. 🌿🌊 #July4th #TexasStateParks #GalvestonIsland | Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

You can almost feel the sand between your toes! Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife | Texas Hill Country

Horseshoe Pond, smooth as glass. | Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Galveston Fishing Pier

🌿🌊Did you know that the vibrant ecosystems within our park are all linked? From the sandy beaches to the lush dunes and rich wetlands, each resource plays a vital role in supporting the others. 🌞 Beaches: Not just for sunbathing! These shores are crucial for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds, creating a haven for wildlife. 🏖️ Dunes: Acting as natural barriers, dunes protect inland habitats from storms while providing essential shelter for various plant and animal species. 🌊 Wetlands: These

Now serving: Portuguese man o’ war! Ghost crabs are opportunistic eaters and will devour just about anything they can get their claws on, including jellyfish and man o’ wars. So next time you see a man o’ war on the beach, just know that a ghost crab will have a feast that evening! 🎥: Office Manager Reba | Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife