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Piney Woods

In the east, the Piney Woods stretch out, a dense forest that feels worlds away from the iconic Texas image of deserts and cowboys. Here, the air is rich with the scent of pine, and the land is a patchwork of lakes and streams.

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East Texas BBQ

★Bennie J’s Smokepit in Huntsville
★Brendyn's BBQ in Nacogdoches
★Joseph’s Riverport in Jefferson
★Mimsy's Craft Barbecue & Steakhouse in Crockett
★Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue in Tyler

East Texas Berries

★Blueberry Hill Farms
★Echo Springs Blueberry Farm
★The Blueberry Farm
★Tyler Berry Farm

Big Thicket Hiking

★Big Thicket Sundew Trail
★Big Thicket Turkey Creek Trail (North)
★Big Thicket Turkey Creek Trail via Gore Rd.
★Blue Elbow Swamp Boardwalk
★Kirby Nature Trail
★Pitcher Plant Trail
★Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

Magical Caddo Lake

★Hell’s Half Acre Paddling Trail

The Secluded Neches River

★Chandler Upper Neches Paddling Trail
★Cherokee Neches Trail - Neches River Run Park
★Davey Crockett Paddling Trail

Quiet Paths of Piney Woods

★Big Thicket National Preserve (Big Sandy Creek Trail)
★Bringle Lake Trail System
★Davy Crockett National Forest (Piney Creek Trail)
★Faulkner Park
★Huntsville State Park
★Sam Houston National Forest (Double Lake Recreation Area)

East Texas Rodeos

★Black Gold Stampede
★East Texas State Fair
★Lindale Championship Rodeo
★Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo

Tyler State Park
& Lake

★Tyler State Park & Lake

Lake Tejas

★Lake Tejas

Tyler Rose Garden

★Tyler Rose Garden

SFA Gardens and Azalea Trails

★Mize Azalea Gardens
★Nacogdoches Azalea Trail
★Pineywoods Nature Center

Caddo Lake Water Lilies

★Caddo Lake State Park
★Jefferson, TX Bed & Breakfast Stays

The Blue Hole

★Zavalla

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Discover the hidden treasures of Texas! From lush woods to rugged deserts, relish Tex-Mex, BBQ, and coastal delights. Explore trails, lakes, and cultural scenes. Immerse in rodeos, underground marvels, and ghost towns. Experience Texas like never before with a native guide.
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