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Matagorda County Birding Nature Center near Bay City
Photographer: Michael A. Murphy

Matagorda County Birding Nature Center

Spanning 35 acres on the Colorado River, bird- and butterfly-watchers will love this breathtaking spot. Nature park includes an observation platform, nature trails, fishing piers, a wetlands area and pavilion. Six beautiful gardens help attract all kinds of bird and wildlife species. Kayaking trips and educational programs are available. Open daily sun up to sundown. Admission fee. Located 1.7 miles west of Bay City on Texas 35 next to LeTulle Park. 979/245-3336. www.mcbnc.org.

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Bay City, Texas
979/245-3336

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Open daily sun up to sundown.

Featured Activity

Features display of turn-of-the-century kitchen with all the equipment. A large oak tree on property site is where Lyndon B. Johnson made first political speech when he was 22 years old. Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. On U.S. 290. 800/727-5267.

City: Dripping Springs
Region: Hill Country

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