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The Blue Lagoon in Huntsville

The Blue Lagoon in Huntsville brings the turquoise waters of the beach all the way to East Texas! Dive into this clear blue lake to explore sunken treasures, and if you aren’t SCUBA Certified, they’ll teach you!

The Blue Lagoon

Chet at the Davy Crockett Paddling Trail

Davy Crockett Paddling Trail in Lufkin

Take a peaceful float on the Davy Crockett Paddling Trail in Lufkin. There’s nothing more relaxing than the East Texas beauty of towering pines and the gently flowing river.

Caddo Lake in Jefferson

Fittingly, in the “Most Haunted Small Town in Texas” is Caddo Lake, a swampy maze of gray Spanish moss and towering cypress trees that’s both beautiful and eerie. It’s easy to get lost in this lake, so take a tour with Caddo Lake Outback Tours.

Caddo Lake

Chet at Mud Creek Off Road Park

Mud Creek Off Road Park in Jacksonville

Spend some quality time in the red dirt at the Mud Creek Off Road Park in the Jacksonville creek lands. Spend hours riding through the mud on ATVs and getting covered in it from head to toe.

Davy Crockett National Forest in Lufkin

This forest in Lufkin is one of only four national forests in Texas, and it’s a truly beautiful place that you don’t want to miss. Hop on the 4C Trail that winds its way through the forest, so you’ll get your fill of the amazing nature.

Chet in the Davy Crockett National Forest