Enchanted Rock in Texas during the fall
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Get out of the house and soak up some fall color when you take a scenic drive in the Lone Star State. Whether you’re craving an afternoon trip or a full-day one, here are four picturesque places to add to your itinerary.
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
Head to Lost Maples State Natural Area to witness the Uvalde bigtooth maples that gave the park its name. The forest is also comprised of walnuts, Texas red oaks, flameleaf sumac, cottonwoods, and cedar elms, making it a vibrant backdrop for hiking and picture-taking.
Drive to Davis Mountains State Park to watch the cottonwood trees turn yellow during the autumn season. Not only is this a perfect place to hike and camp, but it’s a prime place to go bird-watching so make sure to bring some binoculars.
Garner State Park
Garner State Park is another destination worth an autumn drive. It provides a diverse landscape of juniper, pecan, bald cypress, and Texas Redbud trees, while the Frio River mirrors the foliage as it changes color. Bring a kayak to take in the views from the water or peruse the park on foot to take advantage of the 16 miles’ worth of nature trails.
Angelina and Sabine National Forests
Though Angelina and Sabine National Forests are famous for their evergreens, you can find some swaths of hardwoods changing in hue when you walk the Sawmill Hiking Trail in the Boykin Springs Recreation Area. Blackgum and oaks are the most common trees you’ll find here. Camping and horseback riding are two other ways to browse the park. (But make sure to wear bright clothes when visiting this park on or after Nov. 4, since some areas are reserved for hunting.)
Bringing kids along for your fall drive? Here are some tips to make the trip more fun for young passengers. And arm yourself with these strategies for looking at colorful fall leaves while staying safe on the road.
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Whitney Russell is a current resident of Dayton, though her spirit can be found beach-bumming in Puerto Rico (the land of her half-Puerto Rican heritage). When not adventuring through the exciting world of car news, she can be found hiking with her husband and their two dogs, motorcycling, visiting nephews and nieces, discovering new memes, thrifting, decorating, crafting, woodburning, researching random things, and escaping into a great movie. See more articles by Whitney.
