Rio Grande Valley, TX

Head out to the ball game and see the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings take on the competition. The team plays for United League Baseball and has been bringing the valley the game of baseball since 1994. The White Wings have fifteen years of experience on the field, so you know you're in for some high-quality, fast-paced baseball action.

Address: 1216 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550 - MAP
Phone: (956) 423-9464
Web: www.whitewingsbaseball.net

Check out the University of Texas Brownsville Scorpions in action. The Scorpions compete in the Red River Athletic Conference of the NAIA, and teams include soccer, golf, baseball, and volleyball. The soccer and volleyball team are consistently ranked with the best in the NAIA.

Address: 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520 - MAP
Phone: (956) 882-8200
Web: www.utbathletics.com

Support the UTPA Broncs by watching the college teams compete for the top spot. Sports teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, volleyball, tennis, track and field, and golf. The teams compete in the Great West Conference of the NCAA Division I with schools like Chicago State and Houston Baptist University.

Address: 1201 West University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539 - MAP
Phone: (956) 665 -2221
Web: www.utpabroncs.com

Watch the Edinburg Roadrunners swing into action on the baseball field. The team plays in the North American League, facing competition like the Yuma Scorpions, the Chico Outlaws, and the Edmonton Capitals. Get your tickets and head to the Edinburg Stadium to enjoy a day of America's pastime.

Address: 920 N. Sugar Road, Edinburg, TX 78541 - MAP
Phone: (956) 380-4446
Web: www.roadrunnerball.com

Get your tickets to catch some hard-hitting action on the ice as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees try to sting the competition. This member of the Central Hockey League has been bringing hockey to South Texas since 2003, and has since been named franchise of the year twice. The Killer Bees take on teams like the Rapid City Rush and the Tulsa Oilers.

Address: 2600 North 10th Street, State HWY 336, Hidalgo, TX 78557 - MAP
Phone: (956) 843-7825
Web: www.killerbeehockey.com

See the Rio Grande Valley Vipers hoop it up at the State Farm Arena. This team is part of the NBA Development League and is affiliated with the Houston Rockets. Since being founded in 2007, the Vipers have earned an 11-5 playoff record and clinched a championship title in the 2009-2010 season.

Address: 2600 North 10th Street, State HWY 336, Hidalgo, TX 78557 - MAP
Phone: (956) 972-1144
Web: www.nba.com

Explore the beauty of the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. The 2,088 acre expanse sits at the banks of the lower Rio Grande river and is home to wild snakes, butterflies and nearly 400 types of birds. Stop by the Visitor Center for information about the flora and fauna that occupies the refuge.

Phone: (956) 784-7500
Web: www.fws.gov

See the "wildlife corridor" that is the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge lies along the last 275 miles of the Rio Grande River and represents 11 distinct ecosystems in the region. On your exploration, you'll see birds, butterflies and plenty of wild animals along the way.

Phone: (956) 784-7500
Web: www.friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org

Take a journey through what has been called "the last great habitat in south Texas" at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. No where in the Lone Star State can boast the diversity in wildlife that this refuge has, from ocelot to white-taled deer and falcons. This refuge is a vital nesting area for sea turtles and blue crab. Bird watchers can also revel in this wildlife habitat.

Phone: (956) 748-3607
Web: www.friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org

Call the people at Breakaway Cruises to have some fun on the water in South Padre Island. The company offers jet ski tours, parasailing adventures, fishing trips, snorkeling trips and more. All of the guides for these activities are Coast Guard certified and trained, so you can feel safe under their care.

Address: 1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 - MAP
Phone: (956) 761-2212
Web: www.breakawaycruises.com

Experience the exhilarating ride on a kiteboarding adventure with Air Padre Kiteboarding. If the sport is your hobby you can rent equipment from the company, and if you're needing lessons in the area, Air Padre uses only the best instructors with IKO and PASA certifications. You'll be feeling the wind in your sails in no time.

Address: 5709A Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 - MAP
Phone: (956) 299-9463
Web: www.airpadrekiteboarding.com

Let the experts at American Diving take you into the depths of the Gulf of Mexico to explore the underwater realm near South Padre Island. Dive sites include the Texas Clipper, the Little Sara and Seana Rigs, the Liberty Ships Reef, the Wreck of the Doña Nelly, and the 7 ½ Fathom Reef. The abundance of wildlife in these unspoiled waters are like nothing you've seen before.

Address: 33256 Park Road 100 Ste. 104
South Padre Island, TX 78597 - MAP
Phone: (956) 761-2030
Web: www.divesouthpadre.com

Shred some gnarly waves with the South Padre Surf Company. You can rent boards from the company, sign up for surfing lessons, and attend surf camps to perfect your surfing skills. South Padre Island is known to have some of the best surfing waters along the Texas gulf coast - be ready for wild waves and plenty of fun.

Phone: (956) 772-7272
Web: www.southpadresurfcompany.com

Set sail on the Laguna Madre with Windsurf the Boatyard. The Boatyard can take care of a few of your watersport needs; they rent out kayaks, windsurf boards and rigs, and bicycles, if you want to spend a day riding along the coast. For the inexperienced windsurfer, the Boatyard also provides lessons to those willing to learn.

Phone: (956) 561-4189
Web: www.windsurftheboatyard.com

If you're into the thrill of paintball wars, head to the Valley Paintball Field to get all the paintball action you can handle. There are two paintball fields available, one can accommodate a 10 on 10 battle, the other a 5 on 5 game. Borrow equipment from Valley Field or bring your own, just be sure to look over their list of banned materials.

Address: 3207 E Vaughn Rd., Donna, TX 78537 - MAP
Phone: (956) 464-5559
Web: www.valleypaintballfield.com

Feed your inner-adrenaline junkie and plan an adventure with Skydive South Padre Island, where their idea of fun in the sun is free-falling from 13,500 feet. On your descent from the skies above, you'll travel up to speeds of 150 miles-per-hour for over a minute, before deploying your parachute and sailing back to reality. There's no other experience like it in the world.

Address: 1500 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 - MAP
Phone: (956) 744-5867
Web: www.southpadreislandskydiving.com

Try your fisherman's luck on an excursion with Family Fun Fishing Adventures. Captain Charley will take you to all the best places to hook fish like flounder, trout, and redfish in the waters surrounding South Padre Island. Bring your lucky lure and some sunscreen, and get ready for a day on the water.

Phone: (956) 456-9414
Web: www.familyfunfishingadventures.net