It’s hard to believe it’s already the first of November! While our friends who are still up north are packing their things, those of you who never left or who have already returned to the Rio Grande Valley are in for a BIG treat! You’re here just in time for prime butterfly season!

Did you know you, our Winter Texans, and Monarch butterflies have a lot in common? You both try to escape the cold winters and usually start your migration south in October. And both of you have been known to flee even earlier if the weather warrants a quick escape.

People tend to get really excited about our Winter Texans and our Monarchs, and rightly so! The flurry of activity and the economic impact we enjoy, thanks to you and our butterflies, is something the Rio Grande Valley both recognizes and appreciates. While the butterflies don’t bring their checkbooks, people from all over the world come to see them, and they certainly bring theirs!

While you are in the Rio Grande Valley, there are plenty of things to see and do. Whether you want to soak up our sunshine on South Padre Island, hike along our many nature trails, get out your clubs and hit the golf course, support the arts and theatre, shop in our stores or our famous ropa usadas and flea markets, dance the day away or step back in time at any one or all of our museums – there is certainly something for everyone in south Texas.

I speak on behalf of the entire Rio Grande Valley when I say we’re glad you’re back. Even though you, like the Monarchs, start your journey to your northern homes in the middle of March – we appreciate the opportunity to be your home away from home in the meantime.

I’ve always loved Monarch butterflies and never really understood why. I think I have finally figured it out.

We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi