HRL → IAH

Padre Island National Seashore

The world's longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island, separating the Gulf from the mainland.

Laguna Madre

The unique, hyper-saline lagoon featuring stunning shades of blue and green shallow waters.

Corpus Christi Bay

Excellent views of the deep-water port, the USS Lexington, and the iconic Harbor Bridge.

Matagorda Bay

An expansive bay system known for its complex wetlands, oyster reefs, and secluded sandbars.

Energy Corridor Coastline

Visual evidence of the Texas energy industry with refineries and tankers near Freeport and Galveston.

King Ranch

Aerial view of the legendary 825,000-acre ranch, one of the largest in the world, featuring massive cattle operations.

Rio Grande Valley Farmland

Geometric patterns of citrus groves and agricultural fields that define the economy of South Texas.

Corpus Christi Interior

A view of the inland residential districts and the urban transition from the coastal plains.

Guadalupe River

The winding, serpentine path of the river as it cuts through the Texas coastal prairie toward the gulf.

Houston Suburban Sprawl

Dense, organized residential developments of Sugar Land and Katy during the descent into the metro area.