Caddo Forest Trail Karnack, TX. Caddo Lake is the idyllic cypress swamp with its mix of bayous and sloughs covering over 26,000 acres and the perfect place for Bigfoot to go for some R&R. It is the only naturally formed lake in Texas. A natural logjam, the Great Raft, may have formed the bulk of […]
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Lake Tawakoni State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park is composed of 376.3 acres in Hunt County. The property was acquired in 1984 and authorized through a 50 year lease agreement with the Sabine River Authority, which operates the 36,700 surface-acre reservoir and Iron Bridge Dam, on the headwaters of the Sabine River. The area was originally home to the […]
Lake Hawkins
Lake Hawkins is located four miles northwest of Hawkins, in Wood County. The lake is 633 surface acres, with an average maximum depth of 30 feet. Native floating plants (American lotus, spatterdock, waterlily, watershield), native submergent plants (chara, cabomba) and Eurasian watermilfoil. Hydrilla is also present in the reservoir and became a problem in 2006, […]
East Texas Red-Eared Slider Turtles
East Texas Red-Eared Slider Turtles- The red-eared slider turtle is a semi-aquatic turtle and is a sub-species of a pond slider. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, but can be seen roaming about in East Texas, often crossing roads. Red-eared sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but leave the water to […]
San Jacinto River
San Jacinto River, West Fork The San Jacinto River has its beginnings in its East and West Forks in San Jacinto and Walker Counties, respectively. The two forks then flow into northeastern Harris County where they merge to form the main stream. The main stream is dammed just below the confluence of its two forks, […]
Palestine Gears Up for the 2nd Annual Gravel Grinder Cycling Event
Palestine, Texas – The Camino 205, a long distance cycling adventure through the Piney Woods of East Texas, will kick off on Sat., Oct. 3 in Old Town Palestine. According to Dave Morrow, event organizer for the Camino 205, “Cyclists in the upper Midwest have been putting on gravel grinder events for about 10 years. One of […]
Big Thicket National Preserve Announces Summer 2017 Ranger-led Program Schedule
KOUNTZE, Texas– The staff of Big Thicket National Preserve invites you to explore the thicket by taking advantage the many ranger-led programs being offered in the months of May, June, July and August. From canoe trips on Village Creek to frog hikes, a presentation on the area’s history and night hikes through the thicket, park […]
Mission Tejas State Park
Mission Tejas State Park By Dana Goolsby Houston County- East Texas is full of amazing history and natural beauty. Mission Tejas State Park fully encompasses both the rich history of East Texas and the natural wonder and beauty of the Pineywoods and affords visitors the chance to experience both to the fullest extent. Mission Tejas State Park is […]
Sam Houston National Forest: South Wilderness Trail
Sam Houston National Forest: South Wilderness Trail New Waverly, TX. The Sam Houston National Forest is one of four national forests in Texas. It contains more than 163,000 acres and is located between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland, and Richards. Archeological evidence that dates back 7,000 years has been found in a number of sites in the […]
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park is a paradise located on the west end of Galveston Island. The park is within the Galveston city limits and in Galveston County. The park is composed of 2,013.1 beautiful acres overlooking both beach and bayside terrain. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the site was acquired in […]
Texas State Parks Want You to Take A Hike
Texas State Parks Want You to Take A Hike East Texas- Periodic mild winter days present a great opportunity to lace up your hiking boots or simply slip on your sneakers and hit a variety of trails snaking through dozens of Texas State Parks. With 94 state parks, hikers of all abilities will have no […]
Dangerfield
Dangerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a 506.913-acre recreational area, including an 80-surface-acre lake. The area was the center of the iron industry in Texas, and original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Springtime in the park brings amazing sights throughout the park’s rolling hills as the dogwoods, […]
East Texas Fall Foliage Driving Routes
East Texas- Summer’s grip has finally given way to fall and the luscious green countryside has slowly and quietly exploded with rich autumn colors. East Texas is a sight to behold in the fall, with yellow oak trees, orange sweetgums, deep red dogwood trees dappled among the might every greens. Fill up your tank, grab […]
Lone Star Lake
Lone Star Lake is located on the west side of the City of Lone Star. The lake is 1,516 surface acres, with an average maximum depth of 40 feet. Aquatic macrophytes are present at low densities, less than 3% of the total surface area. Structural habitat is sparse and comprises inundated timber, brush, creek channels, […]
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park was known as Dam B State Park until 1965. The park is a 705 acre area in Jasper and Tyler counties, located between Woodville and Jasper on the 15,000 acre B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir. The property was acquired under a 50-year lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1964 […]
East Texas’ Premier Taxidermy Studio
East Texas’ Premier Taxidermy Studio The Sportsman’s Memory Shop GRAPELAND- Taxidermy has been around for centuries. Saving trophies has always been one of man’s favorite pastimes. The Sportman’s Memory Shop in Grapeland, Texas has been helping hunters preserve their trophies since 1980, and has become East Texas’ premier taxidermy. Bobby Shaw and Robin “Trap” Coppedge […]
Stop and Smell the Flowers In These East Texas Towns
EAST TEXAS—Palestine, Nacogdoches, and Tyler are renowned for their magnificent blooming seasons and premier flower trails. Dogwoods and azaleas are celebrated annually during the blooming season in the three towns, and each offers unique viewing opportunities from gardens and parks, to historic districts. Due to unseasonably warm February weather, it is recommended that you call […]
Lake Quitman
Lake Quitman is located five miles north of Quitman, in Wood County. The lake is 814 surface acres, with an average maximum depth of 25 feet. Aquatic vegetation in the lake is limited. Flooded timber, boat houses and brush piles provide limited cover. Aquatic vegetation is sparse. Alligatorweed and water hyacinth are present and are […]
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Sam Houston National Forest
Sam Houston National Forest is located 50 miles north of Houston, within Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker counties. The Sam Houston National Forest has 161,508 acres with 47,609 acres in Montgomery County, 59,746 acres in San Jacinto County, and 54,153 acres in Walker County. The forest is administered with the other three national forests located […]
Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe is a 20, 118 acre lake located within Montgomery and Walker counties. Aquatic vegetation density in Lake Conroe is low. Largemouth bass are the most popularly fished species in Lake Conroe. Catch rates are very good and the opportunity to catch a trophy bass is very high at Lake Conroe. In 1998, the […]
August 2014 Events at Mission Tejas State Park
August 2014 Events at Mission Tejas State Park Weches, Texas– There is still time to get in an outdoor adventure or two before summer ends! Mission Tejas State park will host a different event each weekend and the park offers some of the best hiking views and trails in East Texas. August 2: Guided Tour of […]
Lake Jacksonville
Lake Jacksonville is located three miles southwest of Jacksonville in Cherokee County, off US 79. The lake is 1,320 surface acres, with an average maximum depth of 62 feet. Aquatic vegetation in the lake is sparse. Although hydrilla was a problem in the past, the City of Jacksonville has enacted an integrated management plan using […]
Lake Tawakoni Nature Trail
Lake Tawakoni Nature Trail Quinlan, TX. Located near the “Bluebird Capital of Texas,” this trail winds through the woods near Lake Tawakoni and is great for bird-watching. Trail Information Length: 1.72 miles Skill Level: Easy Season: Year-round Share on Facebook Tweet on twitter Share on google+ Pin to pinterest