Rockport, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Copano and Aransas Bays on the Texas Gulf Coast, is a popular destination for its beach, ski basin, and sport fishing. Live oak trees dominate the area, and the state’s oldest live oak, “Big Tree,” resides on the Lamar Peninsula, about 10 miles (16 km) away. Birding enthusiasts are drawn to the annual Hummer and Birding Expo and the nearby Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
