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8 great fall outdoor getaways
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Visit Tyler State Park anytime during fall season, and you’ll thank yourself later for doing it. You can enjoy swimming early in the season and hiking at any time. Mid-fall, in early November, Tyler is also a great place for fall foliage.
This fall, take advantage of the cooler weather to explore Colorado Bend State Park and its jaw-dropping Gorman Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in volume of water and height in the Texas State. You also can tour caves in their natural state (via guided tours).
Caddo Lake near Jefferson, Texas, is the only natural lake in Texas and home to the largest bald cypress tree forest in the world. You can explore Caddo Lake by boat – several companies offer tours through the swamps.
Because you need cooler weather to truly appreciate a visit to Enchanted Rock (and its primo hiking opportunities), fall is the ideal time for said venture. This is a “must try” experience for Texans. The hike is steep, but not too harsh – and the view is grand.
ARLINGTON TODAY • October 2020 • arlingtontoday.com
