By ARABELLA SERRATA
Special to the PARADE
Sand Monsters is a recreational sand track for off-roading fun. The private track opened this summer on July 20. Adults and kids ten and up can enjoy an adrenaline thrill within a specially designed track.
There are different types of track rides available. A youth track ride uses a Polaris RZR 200 built for younger riders. Children must be ten years or older and accompanied by a licensed driver. There’s also an adult track, Can-Am Maverick Trail. Both the adult and youth rides can carry a driver and a passenger.
The vehicles Sand-Monsters uses are specifically designed for their environment. The Polaris RZR 200 is made with young off-roaders in mind. There are safety features that mandate helmet use and doors that are built to keep users safe, according to the vehicle’s official website, Polaris.com. The Can-Am Maverick has a Continuously Variable Transmission [CTV] for a “near instantaneous response” according to the Can-Am website.
Various tours are available. The Sunset Tour and the Flats Guided Tour promise “breathtaking views” across the “picturesque Laguna Madre, according to the official Sand Monsters website.
Kids’ driving lessons are also available. A one-on-one lesson with an instructor at Sand Monster costs $150, and a lesson with a family member costs $125. Regular vehicle experiences for children cost $35 for a morning or afternoon session. The adult tours cost $80, and the flats session, dependent on the water level of the nearby Laguna Madre, cost $99. Regular adult sessions are $40 per session. The morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon, and the evening sessions are from noon to sunset.
Carol Bolstad, who opened the off-road tracks with her husband, Tony, gave some insight into the world of Sand Monsters.
“We have 20 side-by-side vehicles. Ten adults and ten junior sizes for riding on our off-road track. Our track is more than a one and a half miles long and covers three and half acres,” said Bolstad.
Helmets and goggles will be provided on-site.
Sand-Monsters is located at 23290 State Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island. It’s open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. all week long. For more information call their number at (956) 410-1133 or visit their website at Sand-Monsters.com.
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