Northern Texas & Northern Louisiana
One of the things we'd like to do this summer is to spend time in the northern reaches of Louisiana and Texas; they are among the last states in which we have not yet camped. Looking for recommen...
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1971Duster wrote:
Hodges Gardens, Many LA; Tyler Rose Garden, Tyler TX; Jefferson TX; First Monday Trade Days, Canton TX; Texas State RR, Palestine TX; many freshwater lakes and antique/resell shops,
All good suggestions. I'll add a few more. Natichoches, LA including the downtown and plantations along the Caine River, especially Melrose. (Learn to pronounce the city's name before you arrive. ;)
I will be glad to answer any questions you may have about any of these. I have lived in East Texas for almost 85 years. :R
Just over the state line into Texas, visit and stay in Caddo Lake State Park. Click for Caddo Lake
Several good COE Parks on Lake o' The Pines which will be best site for visit to historic Jefferson as recommended above.
Tyler State Park is one of our favorites. Campsites along a small beautiful lake. A great spot to visit Tyler for Azaleas in the Spring and the Rose Garden; AND for visit to Canton as suggested. Here is a photo I took at Tyler State Park:Click for Tyler State Park
