Woodland Walkabout Tour

Explore the wonders of McAllen’s big backyard while on a guided tour along the trails surrounding the historic adobe mansion. Discover the immense variety of native plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley’s Thornforest.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of our specialty birds including the Green Jay, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Great Kiskadee and Plain Chachalaca along with many other resident and migratory birds.

Explore the variety of uses of native plants such as the Honey Mesquite and Prickly Pear Cactus used by humans and wildlife. It’s an enjoyable half mile walk along a granite gravel trail.