LONGEST - North Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world -Padre Island National Seashore - Corpus Christi TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 27° 25.452 W 097° 17.946
14R E 668131 N 3034570
North Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The national seashore is 70 miles (110 km) long with 65.5 miles (105.4 km) of Gulf beach.
Waymark Code: WM18YFC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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From Wikipedia

"Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is a national seashore located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas. In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PINS is located on North Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved.

Most of the park is primitive, but camping is available, and most of the beach is only accessible to four-wheel-drive vehicles. All but four miles is open to vehicle traffic. PAIS is the fourth designated national seashore in the United States.

North Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The national seashore is 70 miles (110 km) long with 65.5 miles (105.4 km) of Gulf beach. PAIS hosts a variety of pristine beach, dune, and tidal flat environments, including the Laguna Madre on its west coast, a famous spot for windsurfing. It is located in parts of Kleberg, Kenedy, and Willacy counties, with Kenedy County having the majority of its land area."

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Type of documentation of superlative status: Website

Location of coordinates: Malaquite Visitor Center, Padre Island National Seashore

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