Along the Upper Texas Coast, Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula are among the state's most ecologically diverse areas. The popular vacation spot is not only a beach playground for visitors, but also one of the top birding and fishing destinations in Texas. Exploring Galveston looks at the island through the eyes of a naturalist who has wandered coastal Texas for more than 40 years. Through a series of 25 stories, readers get an expert, guided tour of the best natural wonders Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula has to offer.