Driving along the Texas City Dike

Found a handful of Moon Snails aka Shark's Eye along the Texas City Dike.

When was the last time you drove down the 5-mile road that juts into Galveston Bay?

Many people from the area have memories of visiting the Texas City Dike,  which got a roadway in the 1930s. As improvements were made it became more popular as a recreation area.

According to Texas City Dike history:

In 1957, the City of Texas City leased approximately 13 acres of land on the eastern tip of the dike to Clyde Ragsdale, who formed the Texas City Dike Corp. for the purpose of developing the area. A lighted fishing pier, a bait camp, a warehouse and a refreshment stand were eventually built in the area.

Alas the dike was damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008 and was closed two years for repairs.

The fish camps are gone, but the fishermen are still there.

And if you get into to the water, be aware of the currents. They can be treacherous.

Fishing is popular along the dike.

On a 78-degree mid-February day, visitors had plenty of room to wander.

The turn-around at the end of the Texas City Dike.