Goose Island State Park
Tropical Trail Region
The Texas Coastal Bend felt the stabilizing presence of the Buffalo Soldiers during the transformative Reconstruction period after the Civil War. Their duties involved securing access to important ports like nearby Indianola, protecting shipping and land-based trade crucial to the state's economy, and supporting federal authority during a time of major adjustment. On your visit to Goose Island, picture the Buffalo Soldiers in this environment, contributing to the order and evolving commerce of this unique coastal region. Be sure to visit the Big Tree, one of the largest live oaks in the United States, as well as enjoy the camping, fishing, and birding along Saint Charles and Aransas Bays.