Rusk, Texas

At 8 acres, Ruby M. Mize is the largest azalea garden in Texas. This garden is located within a 50-year old Loblolly Pine forest and is home to 6,500 azaleas, 200 camellias and 180 varieties of Japanese Maple. The garden is in full bloom the end of March - beginning of April.  Address:  2107 Uni...

Lanana Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Nacogdoches, TX. The trail is in town and easy to access and has the added bonus of running next to the creek for peaceful sounds along the trail.  Don't let the length detour you. As an out-and-bac...

Tyler State Park Lake Loop Trail is a scenic ~2 mile loop hike that takes you by the state parked named Tyler Lake. This is a well-maintained trail that is good for the whole family. There are great stopping points for views of the lake, piney woods for coverage, and not too much effort with mini...

Whispering Pines Nature Trail is a shorter loop hike with a small waterfall located near Tyler, TX. The trail is an easy stroll, so you can bring out the whole family. Good signage and fun facts about the CCC along the trail make this an easy to follow and entertaining hike. There is good coverag...

Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Tyler, TX.