Fishermen at Matagorda Bay Nature Park. Not long ago, on a quiet beach near where the Colorado River opens into the Gulf of Mexico along the Texas coast, I scooped up spiral-shaped lightning whelks ...

Nature-focused adventures are nothing new at Matagorda Bay Nature Park on the Texas coast. But now, once you’re done kayaking through the wetlands, you can retire to one of the property’s brand-new ...

Matagorda, set on the namesake bay, is best known for outdoor recreation, including fishing, shelling, and kayaking. The area's wetlands and beaches attract hundreds of bird species, making it a ...

Escape the everyday world while paddling in a Kayak through the natural wetlands of Matagorda Bay. View on the trip coastal waterfowl and immature commercial fish. Learn about the importance of ...

PORT O’CONNOR Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its 83rd official paddling trail adjacent to the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and State Park located near Port O’Connor. The ...

About two hours southwest of Houston lies Matagorda, a small beach town for travelers seeking solitude and a break from everyday life. Unlike other beach towns in Texas, Matagorda Bay is sleepy. You ...