I hadn’t seen my cousins in years. We chose Port A RV Resort for our family reunion, thinking the mix of nature, amenities, and coastal fun would work for all ages—and it absolutely did.
Arrival & Setting Up Together
We reserved adjacent sites. Kids ran between trailers, exclaiming over the resort’s catch-and-release pond (where you can drop a pole and fish while watching the sunset over Charlie’s Pasture). We grilled burgers together at the shared BBQ area by the pool.
Sunrise Kayak & Nature Hike
Early one morning, a few of us paddled kayaks into the marsh, spotting herons and roseate spoonbills. Later, we hiked trails in Charlie’s Pasture. My niece declared: “I’m a swamp explorer!” The wildlife, salt air, and quiet made even the younger ones stop and stare.
Group Dinner & Stories by Firelight
That evening we cooked grilled fish packets:
- Ingredients: local white fish fillets, sliced zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, lemon, butter, herbs, foil.
- Method: Layer veggies and fish, add pat of butter and lemon, fold foil into packets, grill ~12 min. Serve with tortillas or rice.
We ate together under string lights. Fireflies danced. Laughter echoed across trailers. My uncle told stories of childhood road trips. My aunt recited poems she wrote.
Later, we gathered around the resort’s pond edge, flashlights off. The fireflies were like drifting stars. The kids gasped and tried catching them (gently). The grownups sipped wine (for us) and watched reflections ripple in the water.
Goodbye & Longing
On departure day, hugs lingered. Even the kids asked if we could stay “forever.” I promised we’d return next summer. Port Aransas had woven itself into our family lore.