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Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks belonging to the World Birding Center. At 1,200 acres, Resaca de la Palma State Park is the largest of the World Birding Center sites and is located in Brownsville.
A resaca is a type of oxbow lake that can be found in Texas, and is a former channels of the Rio Grande. It is naturally cut off from the river, having no inlet or outlet.
The primary recreational activity at Resaca de la Palma State Park is birdwatching. The park offers several trails for hiking and biking, a tram tour, observation decks, and a butterfly garden. Resaca de la Palma's various trails are accessible by foot, bike, and tram.
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Trails Map of Resaca de la Palma State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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Map of Resaca de la Palma State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Trails Map of Resaca de la Palma State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Self-Guides Trails Brochure and Map of Resaca de la Palma State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Birds at Resaca de la Palma State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Official Texas State Parks Guide. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Official Texas State Parks Guide (español). Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.