Welcome to David and Jan Dauphin's Website.  We have always been strong supporters of nature tourism, particularly in South Texas' Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV), comprised of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.

 

Ecotourism or wildlife watching is a major source of income to the Rio Grande Valley.  Birding leads the way as folks chase some of the 513 species of birds found in the Valley and search for that new Mexican species that may cross the Rio Grande River.  Well over 300 species of butterflies are found in the LRGV, with new butterfly species added each year.  The 95 species of dragonflies and damselflies found in the Rio Grande Valley are attracting visitors to South Texas to study these odonates.  Our 1100 species of native plants are drawing the nature photographers to the Valley, also.  Numerous species of flora and fauna  found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley can be found no where else in North America.

 

We have tried to provide as much Rio Grande Valley information, as possible.   Information about Mexico nature, Valley chambers of commerce, Valley conservation organizations, Valley news through newspapers and radio and television, Valley weather information.  Information on how to contact the Federal and State elected officials that represent the Rio Grande Valley.  Information about all the activities going on in the Rio Grande Valley and things you can see and do in the Valley, and much more, are all here.  Many helpful sites can be found in our "Potpourri of Eclectic Links".  The Rio Grande Valley is a unique place, and we hope we are of help.