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Survey to Determine Why Winter Texan Numbers Have Declined
The number of Winter Texans coming to the Rio Grande Valley has fallen, and folks at the University of Texas-Pan American want to know why. They’re asking Winter Texans to fill out a survey on its website. Penny Simpson, director … Continue reading
Posted in Campgrounds, RV Lifestyle, RV Parks
Tagged camping expenses, full time RVing, Kindle Fire, research, RGV, Rio Grande Valley, RV park, Snowbird, survey, Texas, Winter Texans
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Flocking to Texas
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, magic arrives on wings in winter. Bird-watchers from around the world converge on The Valley to see rare and unique birds. Situated at the confluence of two major migratory flyways—Central and Mississippi, … Continue reading
Winter Texans flock to the Rio Grande Valley
“The Valley,” as it is affectionately called, is an area near the Mexican border that stretches from Brownsville and Harlingen in the east to Mission in the west—a distance of about 65 miles. Starting in the east and heading west, … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownsville, McAllen, Progreso, RGV, Rio Grande Valley, RVing, Snowbird, South Padre Island, Texas, Winter Texans
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Tip of Texas
The Lower Rio Grande Valley rolls out the red carpet for snowbirds. This is Shangri-la, a subtropical paradise, where the average annual T-shirt and shorts temperature is 74 degrees with an average rainfall of only 23.2 inches. This area of … Continue reading
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Tagged aloe vera, citrus, RGV, Rio Grande River, Rio Grande Valley, RVing, Snowbird, Texas, Winter Texans
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Winter Texans Expected in Record Numbers
A tough economy, high gas prices, and violence in Mexico didn’t stop snowbirds from driving to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to join Winter Texans whose numbers rebounded to hit a record last year. The Valley’s low cost of living … Continue reading
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Tagged Progreso, RGV, Rio Grande Valley, RVing, Snowbird, Texas, Winter Texans
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Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 9
Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Camping World Plans New Location in Washington Camping World will open a new store soon in Liberty Lake, Washington, which is located … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, cactus, Camping World, lemon, lemon juice, National RV Trade Show, RGV, RVIA, RVing, Snowbird, teddy bear cholla, Washington, Winter Texans
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