Island Guide Magazine
Outdoors
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521Do You Wanna Build a . . . Sand Castle? For Free?
Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Through August 18th, Galveston is offering free, family-friendly Sandcastle Building Lessons to help beachgoers...
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877The Bucket Brigades: Explore the Beaches for Free
In Galveston, digging in the sand isn’t just for building sand castles. Thanks to The Bucket Brigade program, sponsored by Artist Boat...
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1.0KJuly 21st – Houston Cougar Beach Bash Volleyball with GCVA
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1...
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4.0KProject S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
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893Galveston Beach Band: Free Family Fun Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday though August 14th, 7:30-9:30pm, the Galveston Beach Band will perform a free family-friendly concert opposite Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St.,...
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19.8KGalveston Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined in a Self -Guided Tour
On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and...
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6.3KCamping Island Style
By Rob Lucey More than 40 million Americans go camping in the United States each year. While campers still hope to...
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2.3KDolphins, Dolphins Everywhere
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
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1.5KAll Things Water-Based at Sea Scout Base This Summer
At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Scout Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...
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3.3KIsland Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages
By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...
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594Summer Events: FREE Fireworks Show Sundays
Millions of visitors flock to Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches every summer, but there’s more to celebrate about this island than its...
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1.1KJuly 21st: Boots ‘n Eats on the Beach with Bri Bagwell & Foodie Events this Month!
Every Thursday-Sunday – Taste of The Strand Food Tour – At the Taste of The Strand walking and tasting tour, sample appetizers,...
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1232nd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition, August 25th
The 32nd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition will take place on Saturday, August 25th, 10am-4:30pm at East Beach in Galveston. This year over...
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918This Month: Turtle Patrol & Beach Paint Party at Galveston Island State Park
The Galveston Island State Park has numerous events going on this summer. These events are fun for the entire family. Most events...
