• There are approximately 975 adventure tourism businesses currently listed in our online inventory. This is believed to be only a fraction of the businesses in Texas.
• Some of the activities offered by adventure tourism businesses include:

  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off Road Vehicles
  • Rafting
  • Birdwatching & Wildlife Viewing
  • Photography
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Camping, Tent, RV, etc.

Market Data

• According to the 2006 USFWS service study there are ~23 million people in the US that travel to view wildlife.
• National expenditures by wildlife watchers is estimated to be $45.7 Billion for 2006
• Nationally average trip related expenditures are estimated at $560 per participant at $37 per day.
• Nationally 43% of households with greater than $100,000 annual income participate in wildlife viewing.
• Approximately 1 million Texas residents that travel for the primary purpose of viewing wildlife.
• The Lower Rio Grande Valley 4 county region attributes $125,000,000 in spending to nature tourism in the form of adventure experiences.

Sample Pricing

• Horseback rides $30 for 1 hour, $50 for 2 hours
• Kayak rental at resort – $10 per hour
• Cabin or Cottage Rental per night $125-$400
• High Zip Line Family Package $385/night
• Tent Camping $7/site/night
• Nature Center Tour $5
• Bike Rental $6 per half day $10/day
• Birding Tour $19.95/half day
• Whooping Crane Tours by Boat $500

Places To Visit

• La Copita Ranch – Texas A&M University System Research and Demonstration Ranch Offering Tours.