TPWD Plants Native Vegetation in Lake Palestine Project aims to improve fish habitat, water quality ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries crews recently completed the first phase of a project to establish native aquatic vegetation in Lake Palestine. Using $10,000 in funding from the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Project (RFHP), TPWD planted five species […]
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Mission Tejas State Park June 2014 Event Schedule
Mission Tejas State Park June 2014 Event Schedule Weches, Texas- Start planning your outdoor summer adventure to Mission Tejas State Park! The park is hosting a different event each weekend in June and always offers some of the best hiking views and trails in the Piney Woods. June Events June 7: Make Your Own Birdhouse! With […]
Get ready for the 16th Annual Neches River Rendezvous
Get ready for the 16th Annual Neches River Rendezvous LUFKIN- Get your canoes ready and your life jackets on! The Neches River Rendezvous is Saturday, June 1 at International Paper’s North Boggy Slough Wildlife Management Area. This scenic 10-mile canoe trip has something for everyone. Whether you’re a bird watcher, or just need a relaxing day […]
10 Texas Paddling Trails to Open on Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou on World Wetlands Day
10 Texas Paddling Trails to Open on Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou on World Wetlands Day KARNACK – Ten new paddling trails encompassing more than 50 miles will open along a scenic stretch of Big Cypress Bayou and areas in and around Caddo Lake on Saturday, Feb. 2, to coincide with World Wetlands Day. […]
April in Texas State Parks Is ‘For the Birds’
April in Texas State Parks Is ‘For the Birds’ TEXAS- Spring migration, temperate weather and more documented bird species than any other state comprise the perfect recipe for an April visit one of the dozens of Texas State Parks that cater to birders with bird-friendly habitat and viewing facilities. Texas is blessed with more than […]
Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper Lake State park is located in northeast Texas, on 3,026 acres surrounding the young 19,300 acre water body, Copper Lake. The park is composed of two units. Doctors Creek Unit is the smaller of the two, totaling 715.5 acres, and is located in Delta County. South Sulphur Unit lies in northern Hopkins County, and […]
Peace, Love & Dogwoods- Three Weekends of Fun & Events
Peace, Love & Dogwoods- Three Weekends of Fun & Events 2012 Dogwood Trails Celebration PALESTINE- The annual Dogwood Trails Celebration began in 1938. This year marks the 74th year of festivities centered around Palestine’s beautiful dogwoods. This year’s theme is “Peace, Love & Dogwoods,” which will be celebrated for three weekends- March 23-25, March 30-April1, […]
Public-Private Beautification Project in Bloom
Public-Private Beautification Project in Bloom Nacogdoches – Residents and visitors to Texas’ Oldest Town will now be able to catch a glimpse of more than 1,000 Jonquil Bulbs, if they drive near Oak Grove Cemetery. Last November, a local non-profit group, The Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc., purchased the bulbs to be planted along the border of […]
Hiking Through History at Mission Tejas State Park
Hiking Through History at Mission Tejas State Park By Dana Goolsby WECHES- What Mission Tejas State Park lacks in size and amenities it certainly makes up for in history. Located on the El Camino Real, Texas Highway 21, between Alto and Crockett, the 363-acre park marks the historic location of Mission San Francisco de los […]
Singing Cicada
Courtesy Photo Singing Cicada- With scorching temperatures looming over the Pineywoods, it is not unusual to hear the roar of the Dog-Day Cicada, also known as the locust. Lately, cicadas have been serenading East Texans with their loud rattling, buzzing and humming noise. The cicada emerged a bit early this summer due to warm temperatures, and […]