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San Benito campers will undoubtedly want to explore the nearby beaches and islands. Andy Bowie County Park is a great way to explore nearby South Padre Island. This park is located at the north end of the island and features dunes and grasslands. It's the perfect place for a picnic, with two large picnic pavilions overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. There are food concessions throughout the park, as well as stores that provide rentals, including fishing rods and kayaks. This park is superb for watersports, and there are designated areas for fishing and swimming. There are some delightful parks located inland as well, and one of the most popular state parks in the region is Rasaca de la Palma State Park. This park is a birdwatcher's paradise, as it is the location of the World Birding Center, and is a hotspot for rare species, thanks to the sub-tropical nature of the park. There are over 500 different species in the area, with some unique and vivid bird species living in the park, including red-crowned parrots, green kingfishers, and tropical kingbirds. Visitors can enter the park at the visitor center, and trek down eight miles of trails that lead through a tropical forest filled with lush palm trees and winding waterways. If you want to visit a park full of history, consider stopping by the Palo Alto Battlefield National Park. This park consists mainly of prairies and is significant as it was the location of the first battle of the Mexican-American War. Visitors can take tours of the battlefield to learn more about it and watch volunteers take part in recreations of the campaign. This park also covers over 3,400 acres of undeveloped land. After visiting the battlefield, you may want to wander down one of the park trails and keep a lookout for wildlife unique to the Rio Grande, including javelinas, jackrabbits, tortoises, and more.