I spent two days at Wiggins Pass State Park. I was very impressed. The beaches there were very well maintained, there was ample parking, and the vendors were kept off the beach and in the large parking areas. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. The water was clear and smooth as glass. It was not secluded but neither was it too busy. Of course there was perfect white sand and plenty of shells for the kids to play with. There were sea grapes, and other vegetation along the dune line instead of hotels and concrete. I would definitely visit this park again.
On day 2 I rented paddle boards and spent several hours paddling around. I sat on my board watching the storms surrounding me on every side. The rain was coming down in every direction but I was in a perfectly sunny spot. I eventually realized the current was pulling me out quickly enough to leave a wake behind the board. I had paddled out too far, gotten swept into the current, and was moving out toward sea much faster than intended. It took nearly an hour to paddle back to shore… I did not end up getting rained on, but my friends on shore did!
By the time I made it back in, my friends had already left due to the storm. So I played in the sand and found dozens of starfish.
All returned safely to the water. I feel bad for having played with them, but I was so amazed, I have never seen anything like it before or since.
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