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Welcome to the place where Texas begins!
The Texas Forest Trail Region is a 35-county area of East Texas
where legendary trails and towns pre-dating the Lone Star
State are nestled among towering pines and refreshing lakes,
proving that our history and culture come naturally.
Bird, hike, kayak, or camp in our national forests, state parks,
and abundant rivers. Explore Texas history from the pre-historic
Caddo Indians, to the Texas Revolution, to the boom of oil,
railroad, and timber industries at our museums and historic
sites. Luxurious bed and breakfasts, historic downtown shops,
friendly folks, and restaurants serving uniquely-Texas cuisine
await to welcome you to the right side of Texas.
For more information about what to see and do while you’re in
the area, visit our web site www.TexasForestTrail.com.
To request a Texas Forest Trail regional brochure, call toll free:
888/293-8708.
Texas Forest Trail Region
202 E. Pilar Street, Room 214 • Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 • 888/293-8708
www.TexasForestTrail.com
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Texas State Parks
4
in the Pineywoods Region
1
Atlanta State Park
Cass County
2
Caddo Lake State Park
Harrison County
3
Cooper Lake State Park
Doctors Creek Unit
Delta County
4
Cooper Lake State Park
South Sulphur Unit
Hopkins County
5
Daingerfield State Park
Morris County
6
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Titus County
7
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hunt/VanZandt Counties
8
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Rusk County
9
Mission Tejas State Park
Houston County
10
Purtis Creek State Park
Henderson/Van Zandt Counties
11
Tyler State Park
Smith County
Mt Vernon
1
Mt Pleasant
6
5
7
2
Mineola
Marshall
11
Tyler
10
Kilgore
8
Athens
Henderson
Center
Jacksonville
Nacogdoches
Palestine
9
Lufkin
Hemphill
Crockett
Huntsville
State Park
Coldspring
State Highway
U.S. Highway
Interstate Highway
State Loop or Spur
Farm or Ranch Road
Airports with Scheduled
Passenger Service
Publicly Owned Airports
Lake Conroe
Beaumont
Shenandoah
Cities or Towns with
Population Under 25,000
Cities or Towns with
Populations Over 25,000
20 Miles
Scale: 1 inch = 10 miles
Original map copyright Texas Department of Transportation
Athens
Beaumont
Henderson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY
www.athenstx.org
888/294-2847
www.beaumontcvb.com
866/822-0245
Enjoy East Texas at its best in Athens,
located 76 miles southeast of the DFW
metroplex (Hwy 175). See the Henderson
County Museum, Texas Freshwater
Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum,
and Henderson County Fairgrounds. Visit
us at Athens Visitor Center, 124 N. Palestine
Athens, TX 75751 (east side town square).
Head to Beaumont for fun festivals,
delicious Cajun food and exciting outdoor
activities! Visit Gator Country Adventure
Park where you’ll meet “Big Al” and
have your picture made holding a baby
alligator. There’s tons to do in Beaumont,
go shopping, visit our thriving downtown
entertainment district, 19 must-see
museums, historic home tours…the list
goes on!
Crockett
Henderson
Jacksonville
Houston County
Rusk County
Cherokee County
www.crockettareachamber.org
936/544-2359
www.hendersontx.us
866/650-5529 ext. 800
www.jacksonvilletexas.com
800/376-2217
Named for the bold frontiersman who camped
here on his way to the Alamo, historic Crockett
has homes and buildings dating back to 1850.
Located on the National Historical Trail El Camino
Real, Crockett is also home to Mary Allen College
and the Railroad Depot, which houses the
Historical Museum, across from the Davy Crockett
Spring and Brewer Park.
History comes alive in “The Heart of East Texas”.
Enjoy this quaint town with historic charm, where
the Depot Museum and grounds are a must-see.
Shop and take the Historic Walking Tour in the
National Registered Historic Downtown District
of our Texas Main Street City. Henderson is “The
Way Life Should Be.”
Come to Jacksonville, the “Tomato Capitol of the
World,” and enjoy the relaxed feel of a small
town, with the convenience and options of nearby
cities accessible on U.S. Highways 69, 79, and
175. Don’t miss Love’s Lookout Scenic Park, rolling
hills, lakes and parks, many historical sites, and
a farmers’ market with the best tastin’ tomatoes
around!
Huntsville
Kilgore
Walker County
Gregg & Rusk Counties
www.huntsvilletexas.com
800/289-0389
www.kilgorechamber.com
903/984-5022
60 miles north of Houston you will find
the tallest statue of an American hero
in the world: “Sam Houston a Tribute to
Courage,” HEARTS Veterans Museum,
Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Texas
Prison Museum, Historic Downtown
Square, Huntsville State Park and Raven
Nest Golf Course. Huntsville…where there
is history and vision.
A friendly welcome awaits you in Kilgore.
Journey back to the boomtown glory days
at the East Texas Oil Museum. Enjoy the
colorful history of the internationally
famous Kilgore College Rangerettes at
their Showcase and museum. Experience
the annual Texas Shakespeare Festival,
recognized as one of the leading festivals
of the Bard in the country.
Marshall
Palestine
Harrison County
Anderson County
www.marshall-chamber.com
800/953-7868
www.visitpalestine.com
800-659-3484
Today’s Marshall reflects the prosperous
and colorful stories that have set it aside
throughout its history. This “Gateway to
Texas” and one-time fourth-largest city is
full of historic homes, the restored J. Riely
Gordon courthouse, and the charm and
authenticity that has attracted a new wave
of excitement to the delightful downtown
from old and young alike.
“Embrace Nature” in Palestine, Texas. Set
among emerald pines and oaks, the city
is “Home of the Dogwood Trails,” festivals,
and the Texas State Railroad. Rivaling
only Galveston for number of buildings on
the National Historic Register in Texas, the
combination of history, nature, and the arts
make Palestine second to none.
Mineola
Pineywoods
Region
Wood County
www.mineola.com
800-MINEOLA
Mineola is the perfect weekend getaway!
Visit our historic downtown district for
unique antiques and gifts, fine restaurants,
and the historic Select Theater. Or go wild
in the outdoors! Enjoy the 3000-acre nature
preserve, sports park, lakes for fishing,
boating, camping, and swimming, train
depot with railroad museum, civic center
with RV pads, annual festivals and rodeo.
Shenandoah
Montgomery County
www.shenandoahtxcvb.com
800/207-9463
This upscale, small city located in the
East Texas pine forest is just 35 miles
north of Houston, 20 minutes from Bush
Intercontinental Airport and straddles
Interstate 45, one of Texas’ most traveled
arteries. Shenandoah offers an array of
first class shopping, dining, lodging and
entertainment choices that leave you
wondering where to start first.
Center
Coldspring
SHELBY COUNTY
San Jacinto County
www.shelbycountychamber.com
936/598-3682
www.sanjacintocountytourism.org
936/653-5259
There is something for everyone in beautiful
Shelby County, a sportsman’s paradise bursting
with history. The 1885 historic courthouse on
Center’s downtown square serves as a visitor’s
center to welcome you to the area’s numerous
attractions including historic museums and
sites, antiques, shopping, stunning landscapes
on Toledo Bend Lake, and wildlife areas in the
Sabine National Forest.
Nestled within the Sam Houston National Forest,
San Jacinto County is rich with history, heritage,
and nature. Outdoor enthusiasts will find
adventure at Lake Livingston, Double Lake, the
national forest, parks, and nature trails. Visit the
historic courthouse, Old Town Coldspring, and
the quaint shops surrounding the courthouse
square.
Lufkin
Lake Conroe Area
Angelina County
Montgomery County
www.visitlufkin.com
800/409-5659
www.lakeconroetx.org
877-4-CONROE
Where will your Lufkin vacation take you? Spend
the morning bird watching, then the afternoon
sinking birdies on one of our top-rated golf
courses. Spend all day shopping, then enjoy the
sunset at Lake Sam Rayburn. Where wilderness
meets culture, there’s Lufkin. What will you do
when you get here?
Visitors to the Lake Conroe Area enjoy beautiful
forests, shopping, festivals, golfing, unique
history, and incredible sunsets. Whether you’re
watching a show at one of the downtown theatres
or enjoying a water sport, the Lake Conroe Area
is sure to be a family favorite.
Photo by Debbie Pietsch
Mount Pleasant
Mount Vernon
Titus County
Franklin County
www.mtpleasanttx.com
903/572-8567
www.visitmtvernontx.com
903-537-4365
Red mineral springs once lured visitors to this
Northeast Texas region and today, visitors are
still attracted to the outdoor wonders of our
lakes and parks. Step back in time and stroll the
historic downtown district, visit the Titus County
Courthouse and view turn-of-the-century artifacts
and photographs located in the City Library.
Mount Vernon is the perfect weekend getaway!
History enthusiasts find a haven at the Don
Meredith Memorabilia Exhibit, the Old Fire
Station Museum, or the home of the tallest soldier
in the Civil War. Try our arts scene at the Old Jail
Art Museum or Cultural Arts Center; or just relax
at the tree-lined Lake Cypress Springs.
Nacogdoches
Tyler
Nacogdoches County
Smith County
www.visitnacogdoches.org
888-OLDEST-TOWN
www.visittyler.com
800/235-5712
Welcome to the Oldest Town in Texas!
Nacogdoches offers something for everyone from
the outdoors to cultural entertainment. The Visitor
Center is located downtown on the red brick
streets and is within walking distance to antique
shopping, restaurants and historic museums
including the Durst-Taylor Historic House and
Gardens, pictured above.
Stroll along Tyler’s charming brick streets to an
array of antique shops, unique specialty shops,
diverse attractions, beautiful lakes, cultural
and historic sites, great golf courses, wonderful
restaurants, lodging and entertainment. Texas
Rose Festival, October; and Azalea and Spring
Flower Trail, March-April. Escape to Tyler, for a
day or a lifetime!
State Parks
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Reservations: 512/389-8900
Discover why Life’s Better Outside™ at our
beautiful parks. Bike, hike, boat and camp
your way through the Pineywoods. State
Parks of the Forest Trail Region: Atlanta,
Caddo Lake, Daingerfield, Huntsville,
Lake Bob Sandlin, Lake Livingston, Lake
Tawakoni, Martin Creek Lake, Martin
Dies, Jr., Mission Tejas, Purtis Creek, Tyler,
Village Creek.
Texas Forest Trail Region
202 E. Pilar Street, Room 214 • Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 • 888/293-8708
www.TexasForestTrail.com