CRP → HOU

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

The intricate network of bays and marshes that serve as a critical habitat for whooping cranes.

Matagorda Peninsula

A striking view of the narrow, sandy barrier island separating the Gulf of Mexico from the bay.

Freeport Industrial Complex

An impressive aerial perspective of one of the largest chemical and refinery hubs in the United States.

Galveston Bay Entrance

The western edges of Galveston Bay and the constant movement of tankers toward the Ship Channel.

Gulf Horizon

Unobstructed views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico extending toward the horizon.

Coastal Bend Plains

Expansive views of the flat Texas coastal prairies and mosaic-like agricultural grids.

Brazos River Meanders

The dramatic, winding loops of the Brazos River as it flows through the coastal lowlands.

South Houston Suburbs

The sprawling residential developments of Pearland and Friendswood during the final approach.

Victoria Region

Inland views of rural Texas landscapes characterized by cattle ranching and farming.