Wednesday, December 17, 2014

BurgerFi Restuarant. Absolute the best Burgers anywhere now available on South Padre Island, Texas.

BURGERFI BURGERS NOW AVAILABLE
ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS

 
 Yours truly checking out the BurgerFi car

 A non-smoking facility.
 Clean as a whistle inside and out. Large seating area.
Another view of the seating area.
Even has outside seating on deck
 Excellent customer service!!!!!!!!
 
 Check out the deck seating in the picture below
through the windows
 Also has the most up-to-date soda dispensing machines.

 You definitely need napkins when eating these!!!!!
Less bun, More meat!!!!!
 They say "Join the Burgerfication of the Nation"
And I certainly saw why on my visit.
 We thought we were in Burger heaven eating here!!
 Check out the size of those onion rings!!!!

 Natural Burgers, Fries, Dogs, Custard
Craft Beers and Wine.

 
 
This is the best burger I ever ate!!!!
Service, quality, friendliness and pricing were
all great. Also had excellent rating from
The "Food for Thought" TV show. 
 
Check them out and be sure to tell them
The Roadrunner sent you!!  Has a 5 star rating from me.
 
 BurgerFi
5001 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
 
Donald Kramer, General Manager
 
 

Friday, December 5, 2014

BIRDING & NATURE PRESERVE ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS IS TRULY UNIQUE AND A "MUST SEE" DESTINATION

The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
has over 43 acres 0f freshwater ponds, saltwater marshes and 4,800 feet of bay-view boardwalk. Also 7 bird blinds,
and a 5 story tower with fantastic views of the
surrounding Laguna Madre and beaches.
Using a recent $375,000 grant the center added water
features, a theater, large porch, Butterfly garden,
sunset views, meeting rooms and a beautifull gift shop.
 
 Cristin Howard pictured below is the Director of Marketing.
and does an excellent job coordinating events and tours.
 A view of the entrance as you drive in.

 The 5 story building above and butterfly garden below.
A yellow butterfly is in the upper left side of picture below.
 A beautiful Yucca blossom below.
 A view of the trails from above
 Trails, ponds and wildlife everywhere!!!!
 A map of the trails on left side of picture below
 Several bird blinds scattered throughout.
Yes, that is an Alligator below I saw as well.
 Below is a meeting room used for video presentations
and conferences. 
 Below are some birds I saw on my visits.
 Below are bird charts showing birds of the area
you could see here depending on the time of the year.

 More birds I saw during my visits.
 The Pink Spoonbills are a beautiful site, especially
when in flight. Many sightings recently here.

 More of what I saw.
 Yes, even a couple of Alligators. How good is that!!


 Complete with a fantastic gift shop!!
 There is nothing like a beautiful sunset
over the Laguna Madre!!!!!!!!!!


 Cristin welcomes you!!
(956) 243-8289
Weekly, Monthly and 90 day special price passes also available

 This is definitely a must see destination and one of
the finest Birding and Nature Centers anywhere!!!!!
There is nothing quite like the beauty of the wetlands and
Laguna Madre. With guided birdwalks, evening nature programs,
field trips, and educational format, it is a haven for "Winter Texans",
Children, and school field trips. Visitors come from all over the world to visit. My experience was most pleasant and enjoyable.
 
 
I gave this a 5 star rating
 
If you go tell them the ROADRUNNER sent you!!!

Check out the video link below by Philip Dodson
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TgA5zcIM60

The Birding Center also can serve as a fantastic
beautiful setting for Weddings and Renewals 
Valerie Waddell is an excellent Wedding Planner.

http://www.southpadrebeachceremony.com/

Call Valerie and tell her the Roadrunner sent you!