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Operated by the Gorgas Science Foundation, this sanctuary protects one of the last native sabal palm forests. Trails, a river overlook, and the 1892 Rabb Plantation House draw regular praise from Texas Parks & Wildlife editors.
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Biodiverse preserve, historic plantation house, rare sabal palm forest
8435 Sabal Palm Grove Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521 Get directions
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