2018
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Country Walk

Year Round Walk

SN: 109951 - 2018 / Y0204

when is the event

The event is closed

From Tue, Jan 2nd, 2018 to Dec 30th, 2018

Start box available: Seasonally, 7:30am-5pm

where is the event

Mission, Texas

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park Visitors Center

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

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Event comments

The path takes you past an upscale RV park, the only one in South Texas that has a rating of 5 and 10-10-10. You are welcome to go to the office for further information. The path takes you past Retama Village, a gated community. Flowers bloom most of the time. Be watchful for any number of birds, many that are unique to this part of the U.S.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Easy

Event information

This walk is outside of the State Park, which is the headquarters for the World Birding Center. The route will take you past a small lake, the National Veterans Cemetery, and a golf course before turning around at a wonderful city park. The National Butterfly Center is also on the route. The Visitors Center is open Dec-May, Tu-Sun and Jun-Nov, Th-Sun. Hours are 7:30am-5pm. Call to confirm hours.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

2800 S Bentsen Palm, 78572. From US 83 West of Mission, exit on Bentsen Palm, drive South to end of road, about 3 miles. Parking lot on left, visitors center on right.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

City of McAllen Parks and Rec. Dept. (AVA-0350)

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.