Fall colors frame the Sabinal River during 2009's season at Lost Maples State Park. Photograph by Gene McCalmont.
It’s that short, glorious season where the weather is perfect and the leaves are changing colors in some parts of the state. Don’t let this autumn slip by without checking out some of Texas famous colorful fall displays. And no matter what you may have heard, there are pockets of fall colors throughout the state, not just the Hill Country. You just have to know where to look and when to go. Here are a few ideas to get your wheels rolling…
- Lost Maples State Natural Area in Concan
- Tyler/Henderson/Winnsboro Area, they even have a loop.
- McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park in Pittsburg
- Davis Mountains State Park in Fort Davis
- Daingerfield State Park (unfortunately, closed until 12/31/2010)
- Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque
When is the best time to go?
There’s no simple answer. The colors are dependent upon many factors, including the amount of rain that fell during the spring. It’s a moving target, for sure and the peak colors may last as little as week. The best advice is to call ahead to the local CVBs or Chambers of Commerce to check on the current status of the colors. Many municipalities in the fall colors areas offer telephone hotlines with fall color updates.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife foliage report updated regularly here or call (800) 791-1112.
- US Forest Service Fall Colors Hotline (800)354-4595
— Editor
[ Published: Oct 2011 ]
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