SPIroadrunneradventures: 2014

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

choward@spibirding.com

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.

www.spibirding.com

www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/Spi.html

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!