Most reviews of the park are several years old but they were spot on…read more I enjoyed the park and due to its location and the fact they have primitive camp site there it would be a great place to camp overnight since there is no light pollution there. There is a camp ground next to the entrance for anyone with a camper. (Looked very nice and well kept) I rented a bike ($5.00 for 4 hours )

We visited the park yesterday to join a birding tour. John was fabulous and made everyone in the…read moregroup feel welcome. We saw and learned about many beautiful birds as well as plants. Plus our 2 hour tour ended up being nearly 4. The park was much prettier than I expected. The visitor center which had great items for sale was surrounded by beautiful foliage and benches. There were people hiking, camping, biking, and birding there. The energy in the park was so positive and friendly.

Absolutely a must see when you're in the RGV. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've ever…read morebeen in! I was initially drawn to check out the cool suspension bridge amongst the trees (costa rica vibes) and there was even more the park offered! We were greeted by two very friendly and knowledgeable workers at the visitors center, they were able to show us some recommended routes and things to look out for. The visitor center itself was so enjoyable to look around since it was like a mini museum with a bunch of history and information about the nature and wildlife. We took the Chachalaca Trail to the Tower Trail as recommended to get to the suspension bridge. Along the way you pass by a beautiful lake with many bird species and find a bunch of Spanish moss trees. When you get to the suspension bridge you take a tall spiral staircase and it's literally the coolest thing walking on the bridge. It was wobbly but very sturdy even when my friends were jumping on it! There was a lookout tower next to the bridge you take a separate staircase for and see a gorgeous overlook above all the trees. We later took the Pintail Lakes Trail to see the Rio Grande River outlook where you see the river and Mexico on the other side! After that we went up towards all the Pintail Lakes and took in all the gorgeous flora, birds, and scenery. The coolest thing we saw was a hawk carrying a snake!! We finished walking through it all in about 2ish hours. Can't recommend this place enough!

Beautiful hike and lots of cool wildlife and nature in the area. We saw a lot of very colorful…read morebirds also. The rope bridge was a fun addition as well

Located on Chapin Road at the North Jackson intersection in Edinburg, this is a one mile long…read moreconcrete hiking / bicycling trail developed and maintained by the City of Edinburg. The trail does a loop around a retention pond. It would be prettier if some plants or trees were placed around the pond, but it is what it is. There is a nice, paved parking area which includes a few handicapped spaces. I think it is cool you can bring a friend who is wheelchair bound and walk them around the pond to give them some fresh air and scenery. The sunrise and sunsets can be beautiful reflecting on the water. The parking area is lined with Texas sagebrush bushes trimmed into rectangular shapes. There is also a shaded seating area at the corner. There are no bathrooms, but there is a porta potty. Because of the RGV Summer heat, few venture here mid-day. However, this trail comes alive with joggers in the evening or early morning. Some hikers bring dogs, and some of those dog owners do not pick up their dog's deposits. So, keep your eyes open, and watch your step.

It's a good hike and bike trail. It is a little over a mile, and I like that. It just need some…read morerestrooms out here. The port - a - potties smells really bad out here. There is even feces on the ground around them. The city needs to clean them up.

This park is a peaceful park that isn't too loud nor too crowded. For walkers, there is an inner…read moreconcrete side walk, a good 13 feet of dirt and grass, or a street option around the entire park. You can find runners, cyclists, and hikers here, but all exercising in a peaceful way. Cyclists can be seen circling hikers and joggers also circumvent them. For children, the playground area offers shade by huge trees and restroom facilities nearby with a water fountain. You can find swings, slides, monkeybars, and bridges that are well maintained. A pool is available during the summer and it's usually packed, but relatively cheap to spend a day in there. During off season, it's closed and gated to prevent children entering. On the northern side, they have two tennis courts open to the public and two soccer goals. They aren't the full length of an actual soccer field but many a soccer player can be found daily. Newcomers are usually welcomed to join to have more complete teams. Basketball courts are also available with night lifting. Overall, it's a safe park. I usually come around 9 or 10 pm and done feel in any danger whatsoever.

Saw this location on the Internet and decided to stop in on our way through town. Sadly, it was…read moreSunday by the time we arrived and they were not open. I took a few pictures and went down to the observation deck. There were a few birds around and a beautiful view.

I am not sure that the Valley Land Fund can be credited for creating the impetus for this type of…read morean affair, but I doubt they can be denied some influence. These public lands make it possible for folks to truly see what nature can do in South Texas. Each of the parks are wonderful and guaranteed to lead to unique sightings in the spring and fall. Mission is the main office, but the other locations are as follows (someone else can enter the rest of the locations unless I get around to it on my next trip home): - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley (Mission) - Edinburg Scenic Wetlands - Estero Llano Grande (Weslaco) - Harlingen Arroyo Colorado - Old Hidalgo Pumphouse - Quinta Mazatlan (McAllen) - Resaca de la Palma (Brownsville) - Roma Bluffs - South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

La Sal del Rey (The King's Salt) is a unique hidden gem in the Rio Grande Valley! It's a massive…read morehypersaline lake which Native Americans and Spanish settlers used to harvest salt from. Unfortunately when I visited there was very little water so I couldn't witness the famous reflexive water views. The salt lake has no outlet so the water levels are dependent on rain. But, I loved my visit regardless. I especially loved how quiet and untouched the area feels. I even saw several javelina along the tree lines! This is the perfect spot for nature lovers, birdwatching, or just getting away from the city for a while. Just make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes because the South Texas heat can be intense!

It was pretty awesome to see Signage was worn out but…read moreoverall please come see it It was so pretty

No more excuses! When my bike broke down and I was waiting to get it back from shop. I rented one…read moreof these bikes! Not bad at all. Or if you want the bike experience but don't have the space? This option is also agreeable! www.mcallen.bcycle.com As a member on unlimited numbers of rides and all trips under 60 mins are FREE:-! Mon-Sun 6 am 11pm (956) 681-2453

I enjoy coming to this park! To walk, ride my bike or just to sit under the shade and watch a good…read moresoccer game. The reason I gave it three stars is you have to share the park with the students. There is a elementry school next to the park. So the park is closed to the public on school hours. On school holidays the park is open to the public! Wish it was open for everyone from dawn to dusk! The other downfall of this park is that sometimes if it rains to fast the park will flood! Which then cause a lot of mosquitoes! On the other hand it is well lid at night! Will be going again!:-D