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Another “not to be missed” to add to your list is the Rio Grande If your vacation
Valley Wing of the Confederate Air Force. The RGV Wing of the CAF plans bring you to the
was located at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Laguna Madre area dur-
for many years, but relocated to the historic Cameron County Airport ing the winter months,
in 2018. The move provided the space needed to open the Flying and check out the World
Transportation Museum; the only flying museum south of San Antonio. Championship Shrimp
The museum holds 8 flying WWII aircraft and numerous operational Cook-Off in November
vintage ground and support vehicles. Most artifacts are provided by and the Longest
South Texas families, and will provide valuable history to students Causeway Run held in
during school tours. Group tours are also available. The annual air- January. The Shrimp
show, held in October each year, is a recreation of WWII air power with Cook-Off features doz-
demonstrations of aircraft capable of mach speeds and much more. For ens of amateur and
more information visit their website at www. rgvcaf.org, follow them on professional chef teams
Facebook@RGVCAF or call 970-397-4604. competing for the title
For more information about Los Fresnos contact the Los Fresnos of “World Champion”.
Thousands of spectators’
Area Chamber of Commerce at 203 N. Arroyo Blvd., call them at line up to taste compet-
956.233.4488, email office@losfresnoschamber.com or visit their website ing recipes of delicious
at www.losfresnoschamber.com Texas gulf shrimp. The
Port Isabel Longest Causeway Run
Historic Port Isabel, the “Point of the Laguna Madre Bay”; land of is a 6.2 miles race that
history, legend and lore was originally inhabited by the Coahilitecan starts in Port Isabel and
Indians prior to European settlements. This quaint fishing village’s stra- takes participants across
tegic location, once having a 25-foot bluff in the area where the Point the Queen Isabella
Isabel Lighthouse now stands, was a natural lookout for viewing both the Causeway and ends on South Padre Island. There is also a 3 mile well-
Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This natural formation was ness walk which provides a casual stroll across the Causeway. Not here
instrumental in the settlement and development of this area. during the Winter months? Not to worry. Enjoy the Summer Longest
Today, Port Isabel is a thriving community with many unique shops, Causewy Run and Walk held in June. This event is patterned after the
restaurants, historic hotels, museums, and a new event center that make January event except this one starts on the Island and ends in Port Isabel.
up this historic and colorful area. Spend a day discovering Port Isabel, For more information about Port Isabel go to www.portisabelchamber.
and take advantage of the many places that are within walking distance com call 956.943.2262, 800.527.6102 or email director@portisabel.org
of each other. We hope you enjoy your visit to Port Isabel. J

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