New Trip Plans Make it Easy to Explore the Upper Texas Coast
What if you could get local experts to help you plan your next trip? And, rather than focus on one city as the destination, you’d have ideas for extending that trip to explore a region. Lone Star Coastal Alliance encourages you to take a few extra days and explore the Upper Texas Gulf Coast, and we are building tools to make it easier.
Over the next few weeks, Lone Star Coastal Alliance is releasing its beta “Trip Adventures” based on local experts’ suggestions of what not to miss when visiting. The four beta Trip Adventures are now available on the Alliance travel website ExploreLoneStarCoastal.com/ including downloadable PDFs.
These travel ideas focus on four themes:
“With this exciting update to the website, and the launch of the beta Trip Adventures, local, regional, national and international travelers have new and improved tools to experience our expansive and unique mosaic of natural, cultural, and historical sites and recreational opportunities, from the Matagorda Peninsula to the Sabine Pass – all within just an hour or two drive from Houston and the gateway city of Galveston.”
Elizabeth Winston-Jones, Executive Director of the Lone Star Coastal Alliance
Each beta trip plan highlights Matagorda, Brazoria, Galveston, and Jefferson Counties, with at least 4 sites in each county, and some fun facts, activities or resources interspersed. They will be available on the Alliance travel website ExploreLoneStarCoastal.com/ and in downloadable PDF. This is a free tool to make planning a trip easier. Lone Star Coastal Alliance plans to release more detailed Trip Adventures in the fall.
To say we’re excited about releasing our beta Trip Adventures is an understatement. This results from a decade-old coalition of local citizens, businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations partnering to highlight the region.
“With this exciting update to the website, and the launch of the beta Trip Adventures, local, regional, national and international travelers have new and improved tools to experience our expansive and unique mosaic of natural, cultural, and historical sites and recreational opportunities, from the Matagorda Peninsula to the Sabine Pass – all within just an hour or two drive from Houston and the gateway city of Galveston,” said Elizabeth Winston-Jones, Executive Director of the Lone Star Coastal Alliance.
The Alliance is releasing Nature Exploration as the first beta Trip Adventures.
“Our region is unique in its ecological diversity and, consequently, is among the world’s most diverse and abundant birding destinations. This will bring awareness and travelers to the region, elevating habitat conservation while enhancing our economies,” said Pete Deichmann, Land Director, Houston Audubon.
And, history buffs will appreciate the suggested stops and tours highlighted in the Trip Plan focused on history which is also posted.
“Not only is this region a short drive from Houston, but it is also unique in its cultural and geographic significance and diversity, making it an ideal candidate for National Recreation Area designation,” said J.P. Bryan, Chair, Lone Star Coastal Alliance, legendary entrepreneur and businessman, and founder of the Bryan Museum in Galveston. “National Park Service affiliation would put this region on par with the nation’s finest public lands and heritage sites and attract significant economic benefits through exposure to large national and international markets.”
Later this month, explorers can expect to see Trip Plans for Texas Mystique & Culture and Balancing Act.
Winston-Jones adds, “We wish to thank all of the local, County, and State tourism representatives and site managers, local business owners, and non-governmental organizations who contributed their time, insights, expertise, and local knowledge to make these Trip Adventures possible.”
About Lone Star Coastal Alliance
The Lone Star Coastal Alliance is a 501(c)3 created to preserve and promote the upper Texas Gulf Coast region in a manner that enhances coastal resilience while fostering economic development focused on conservation and tourism, elevating the unique natural, cultural, and historical assets of the region and benefitting quality of life within the communities.
