A Dusty Trail of Legends and Haunts By Dana Goolsby MARSHALL- Red dirt roads sprawl beneath the pine tree canvas of East Texas offering a slower pace, and are perfect for a scenic drive. But not every dirt road in the Pineywoods leads to mystery and folklore like one in particular just outside of Marshall, […]
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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 […]
Anderson County Poor Farm
Anderson County Poor Farm By Dana Goolsby Palestine- “Winding up on the Poor Farm,” wasn’t just an expression or an idle phrase used to describe a bad business venture a long time ago. Poor Farms, poor houses or almshouses, are not a figment of your parent’s, grandparent’s, or your great-grandparent’s imaginations. They were a very real […]
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: An East Texas Ancient Civilization
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: An East Texas Ancient Civilization- More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Indians known as the Hasinai built a village and ceremonial center just east of Weches. Today, three earthen mounds still rise from the Neches River valley which was the southwestern-most ceremonial center for the great Mound […]
Vist Nacogdoches, Texas
Vist Nacogdoches, Texas The Oldest Town In Texas by Dana Goolsby Nacogdoches, Texas- Deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas you will find the oldest town in the Lone Star State. Nacogdoches is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas and offers something for everyone. Discovering Nacogdoches should definitely be on your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital
Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital By Dana Goolsby PALESTINE- The old Memorial Hospital in Palestine appears to be little more than a dilapidating building these days, but was once a busy medical center, where area residents sought care, worked, or visited loved ones. Locals also say the basement of the building was once the city morgue, […]
Chained Together For Eternity
Chained Together For Eternity By Jeff Campbell / Jeff In Jefferson Photo by Jeff Campbell When visiting the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, in Jefferson, an observer can view numerous angelic monuments, mausoleums and historic gravestones but one monument is unique. This monument is not only unique to Jefferson’s Oakwood Cemetery but is also a one of […]
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 […]
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A Home For Leaders: The Pennybacker-Campbell-Womack House In Palestine, Texas
A Home For Leaders: The Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House In Palestine, Texas- This two-and-a-half story frame dwelling is typical of the many large Queen Anne-style houses found in the neighborhood south of historic downtown Palestine, known as “Silk Stocking Row.” However, the Victorian residence that was constructed in 1890, served as home to several prominent East Texans, […]
Visit Tyler, Texas
Visit Tyler, Texas Home of the Nation’s Largest Municipal Rose Garden By Dana Goolsby Tyler, Texas- Tyler might not be one of the biggest cities in the State of Texas, but it is certainly one of the largest in East Texas. Throbbing with life, history, shopping, dining, attractions and roses, Tyler offers a big-city-feel with all […]
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 […]
Mary Allen Seminary
Mary Allen Seminary CROCKETT- Atop a hill in Crockett, on HWY 19 sits a fading historical treasure. The Mary Allen Seminary, which was once a bustling school for African American girls and later a co-ed junior college, is now a crumbling structure. However, plans are in the works to not only restore the magnificent old […]
Killough Massacre Monument
Killough Massacre Monument By Dana Goolsby JACKSONVILLE- After researching the Eden-Madden Massacre near Grapeland, Texas a few years ago, I became interested in other such sites of unfortunate and tragic events in East Texas. I had long since heard tales of the Killough Massacre, which took place on the outskirts of present-day Jacksonville, Texas. There […]
Museum for East Texas Culture
Museum for East Texas Culture Palestine- Step back in time in East Texas by visiting the Museum For East Texas Culture in Palestine. The museum itself is a sight to see, but the treasures inside alone are a sight to behold. The Museum For East Texas Culture has a diverse collection of history which has […]
How Well Do You Sam Houston?
Sam Houston was one of the most colorful and controversial figures in Texas history. He was a sometimes volatile and often contradictory man who played a crucial role in the founding of Texas. How much do you know about this Texas hero? 1. Houston was the first elected […]
Visit Jefferson & Uncertain, Texas
Visit Jefferson & Uncertain, Texas A Weekend Worthy Trip to the Upper Northeast Side By Dana Goolsby Jefferson to Uncertain, Texas- In the upper northeast side of Texas, where the great state begins to rub elbows with our neighbors in Louisiana, lies an area rich with history, legends, and unmatched natural beauty. From Jefferson to Uncertain […]
Visit Palestine, Texas
Visit Palestine, Texas By Dana Goolsby Palestine, Texas- Teetering on the edge of the Texas Forest Trail Region lies the gateway to the Deep South and the back door to the Old West all in one place. Palestine, Texas should be at the top of your East Texas-To-Do List in 2014! From history to fine dining, […]
Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins
Lightnin’- Bluesman Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins had ties to Houston County. A statue was erected in his memory across from Camp Street Café in Crockett. Locals say Hopkins played on the street and in establishments along Camp Street in his youth. Camp Street was in the center of the Black Business District in Houston County. Hopkins […]
Haunting at the Excelsior
Jefferson, Texas- The Excelsior House was built in the 1850s, and has been in continuous operation ever since, making it the oldest hotel in East Texas according to the National Register of Historic Places. Over 160 years later, the history of the hotel has been steeped in mystery, and haunted happenings. The historic Excelsior House […]
Pie Heaven
Pie Heaven Oxbow Bakery & Antiques By Dana Goolsby PALESTINE- Texas born humorist Jack Handy once said, “When you die, if you get a choice between going to regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. It might be a trick, but if it’s not, mmmmmmmm, boy.” But you don’t have to wait until you die to […]