Houston/East Texas
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Angelina Mural
Among the 254 counties in Texas, Angelina County stands out as the only one named after a woman. A member of the Caddo Nation’s Hasinai Confederacy, Angelina made an impact as a translator for both French and Spanish explorers traveling through East Texas in the early 1700s. In addition to the county, Angelina also has a river and forest bearing her name, plus a statue and mural in downtown Lufkin.
Selfie Instructions
Snap a selfie in front of the Angelina mural in Lufkin’s Cotton Square.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Baytown Nature Center
Adults $4 • Children 5-12 $1 • Seniors 65+ $1
A 500-acre peninsula surrounded by three bays, Baytown Nature Center is home to more than 300 species of birds and a variety of aquatic species including shrimp, crab and fish. Explore seven miles of bay-view trails or bring a kayak and paddle along the shoreline.
Selfie Instructions
Snap a selfie with any of the statues in the Butterfly Garden.
Sonja Sommerfeld | TPWD
Davey Dogwood Park
While best known for its flowering dogwoods, which peak in March and April, Davey Dogwood Park is worth visiting any time of year. The 254-acre park features more than eight miles of driving and walking/hiking trails, along with wildlife galore.
Selfie Instructions
Snap a selfie at the park entrance sign, or at the signage near the park pavilion.
Patrick Hughey | THC
Washington-on-the-Brazos
23400 Park Road 12 | WASHINGTON
Adults $10 • Special rates for seniors, veterans, children/families, first responders, teachers
Discover where Texas became Texas. The General Convention met here on March 2, 1836, and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Explore the new Washington Townsite Experience, Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum.
Selfie Instructions
Snap a pic outside Independence Hall.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Huntsville State Park
565 Park Road 40 W | HUNTSVILLE
Adults $7 • Children 12 and under free
An hour's drive north of Houston, Huntsville State Park is situated in the Sam Houston National Forest. Rent a kayak and paddle the 210-acre Lake Raven, hike or bike on over 20 miles of trails, or just sit a spell under the East Texas pines.
Selfie Instructions
Snap a selfie in front of the CCC-built recreation hall.
Regional Sponsors
Texas Historical Commission, Visit Lufkin, Visit Baytown, Visit Palestine
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