Texas Parks and Wildlife

Exploring Padre, Mission Tejas, Bat Cave (41x3)

Air date: Oct 19, 2025

A family explores South Padre Island beaches looking for fun above and below the water. Mission Tejas State Park is a natural escape into deep-rooted Texas history, located at the north end of the Davy Crockett National Forest. Once reviled, bats have enjoyed a remarkable image do-over thanks to Bat Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy.