12th Annual Edom Festival of the Arts EDOM- The quaint little community of Edom, Texas, serves as perfect contrast for the premiere art festival of East Texas. On an ordinary day the vibe in Edom is unique and beckons to collectors, artists and tourists alike. It was no wonder hundreds of visitors flocked to Edom for […]
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Pineywoods Autumn Trail
Athens & Palestine, Texas – Each autumn in Athens and Palestine, the picturesque landscape transforms to the vibrant colors as leaves begin to turn throughout the East Texas woodlands. The City of Athens Department of Tourism and Palestine Visitor Center have partnered together to offer visitors a 145-mile scenic driving trail along breathtaking scenic highways […]
How Much Do You Know About Bluebonnets?
Texans hold wildflowers in high regard, but none is as distinguished as the Texas Bluebonnet. The flower has inspired legends, myth, folklore, festivals, family portraits, all kinds of art, and Texas road trips. Historian Jack Maguire once said the bluebonnet is “a kind of floral trademark almost as well known to outsiders as cowboy boots and […]
East Texas Scenic Wildflower Drives
East Texas Scenic Wildflower Drives EAST TEXAS- Spring has been in the air in East Texas since the beginning of February. Some people might say, wildflowers are just the weeds we have learned to love, but others travel far and wide to take in the natural beauty of wildflowers. Wildflowers have been exploding all across the […]
The ETX Bucket List
The ETX Bucket List- As a Texan there are certain things you should see in the state before leaving this world. East Texas is deeply rooted in the beginning of the Lone Star State and filled to the brim with history and unexplainable beauty. There are 11 places in the Pineywoods that every self respecting Texan should […]
Curious: Igniting Imagination Museum Coming to Palestine
Palestine, Texas- Palestine will soon be home to an innovative pop-up museum filled with exhibits that explore science, technology, engineering, the arts and math in a hands-on environment. Based on the world-famous Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA, it is the brain child of the ICEE Success Foundation and the STEAMRollers. The exhibit will promote creative […]
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 […]
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 […]
1877 Tall Ship Elissa Seamanship Training Begins
Galveston Island, Texas– Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is seeking hardy volunteers to learn the ropes on board the 1877 iron barque ELISSA and help maintain the National Historic Landmark tall ship. “Sail training on ELISSA gives the participants the once in a lifetime chance to sail onboard an historic sailing ship from 1877 […]
City of Athens Department of Tourism Gears Up for Second Annual Scenic Fall Foliage Tour
City of Athens Department of Tourism Gears Up for Second Annual Scenic Fall Foliage Tour Vivid red foliage of the Sumac can be seen at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. Photo by Larry D. Hodge, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center ATHENS – Each autumn in Athens, the picturesque landscape transforms to the vibrant colors […]
Relax & Enjoy Lake Striker
Relax & Enjoy Lake Striker REKLAW – Summer is officially here and many of you will be heading out to nearby lakes for some fun in the sun. Others will be wagging their travel trailers, pop-up campers, tents, and boats around the Pineywoods to visit different lakes and state parks. East Texas is home to […]
Autumn Glory On Caddo Lake
By Dana Goolsby Uncertain, Texas- It’s hard to say which season I love photographing Caddo Lake the most. Every season offers unique views, and natural beauty is at its peak year round. But during the fall, when the mighty cypress tree forest turns yellow and orange, being on Caddo Lake is a mystical experience unmatched […]
Sam Houston Statue
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Take A Train Ride In The Pineywoods
Take A Train Ride In The Pineywoods Palestine/Rusk/Jefferson- I hear the train a-comin’ in East Texas! The Texas State Railroad was established in 1881, and is deeply rooted in East Texas’ history, and continues to provide locals and tourist with entertainment. Take a train ride back in time through the Pineywoods at one of the Texas State […]
Junkin’ In Jefferson
Junkin’ In Jefferson JEFFERSON- Some junkies say, it’s the love of the hunt and the adventure it brings… That’s the real treasure! At least that is what they tell themselves while they scour through dusty, dirty heaps of who knows what. All it takes is one find. Just one precious little jewel that other eyes have […]
City of Athens Promotes Tourism with New High Definition Video
City of Athens Promotes Tourism with New High Definition Video ATHENS – In today’s competitive tourism market, video is not an option but a must. With this in mind, the City of Athens Department of Tourism has teamed up with Phillips Productions of Dallas, Texas to produce the City’s first tourism video to attract visitors to […]
The Kettle House
The Kettle House GALVESTON- For over half of a century rumors, myths, and urban legends have swirled about the mysterious Kettle House on Galveston Island, and still no one seems to have the facts. MYETX visited the Kettle House a few weeks ago when we were on the Island. Although little is known about the […]
East Texas Fall Foliage Routes
East Texas Fall Foliage Routes ETX- The shorter days are bringing cooler weather, a chill is in the air, and wild things are putting on their winter coats. All the while, a silent explosion of amazing fall colors is transforming East Texas. It isn’t necessary to travel to New England to see the glorious colors of […]
Wildflower Chasing and Cemetery Searching In Galveston
Galveston Island, Texas- The island’s historic City Cemetery on Broadway is floating on a sea of firewheels and coreposis this May. Known for being the final resting place of many who died in the Great Hurricane of 1900, the cemeteries are also known for the yellow blanket of Texas wildflowers they adorn each May. No need to […]
First Monday Pickin’
First Monday Pickin’ By Dana Goolsby CANTON- Every collector, craftsman, artist, and treasure hunter in East Texas worth his weight knows that First Monday Weekend in Canton is the treasure chest of the Pineywoods. My friends and I go pickin’ and treasure hunting almost every weekend, and Canton is one of our favorite places. We […]
Love’s lookout
Love’s Lookout Jacksonville- If you are in East Texas, take a moment to enjoy the view from Love’s Lookout! Love’s lookout is perched alongside U.S. Highway 69 north of Jacksonville and offers a grand, 35-mile view of East Texas countryside. For over a century this peak in the Pineywoods has been attracting visitors. The ridge, […]
Broyles House
Broyles House, Palestine, Texas- The Broyles House in Palestine is an outstanding example of the Queen Anne style homes in the area. The historic home is a majestic two-and-a-half story frame home, which displays superb craftsmanship throughout the exterior’s elaborate woodwork. Prominent local architect Luther McKlemurry designed and built this house for William McBurney Broyles […]
Wonka
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Beat July Heat with a Canoe, Kayak Outing
Beat July Heat with a Canoe, Kayak Outing AUSTIN – Join one of the fastest-growing segments of outdoor recreation and have some cool summer fun by kayaking or canoeing dozens of Texas’ easily accessible and scenic waterways in a state park or along a designated Texas Paddling Trail. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made it easier […]