When it’s windy, hot, and crowded on the beach,  the evenings on the backside of our island are heavenly.

Light breezes blow through the mangroves in Piper Flats and surround you with a whistling sound. Herons squawk loudly and egrets track your every move.

In Charlie’s Pasture, jackrabbits bound on and off the trails leading you on a good chase.  Above water birds loop around, quietly land, then pause just slightly before stepping through the mud flats for an awkward stroll.

Whether you walk, run, bike or boat, the other side of Port Aransas is the best place to be at sunset.