Apr.11.2021
An old city steeped in Texas oil history, Beaumont, Texas, is where the oil boom started and Janis Joplin belted out her first tune. But, what you may not know is that Beaumont has many fun attractions to show off, including Gator Country, where Big Al and Big Tex two of the largest alligators in captivity live.
Beaumont is in Southeast Texas, 86 miles east of Houston and minutes from the Louisiana border, and depending on the traffic, you can get to Beaumont from Dallas by car in about 5 hours. So, if you re going to the Louisiana casinos via Beaumont, be sure to stop for a weekend for a lesson or two in the Texas oil boom.
9 state parks in and around the Houston area perfect for a day trip, quick getaway
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Huntsville State Park (Brazos Bend State Park)
Do you want to escape the hubbub of the city, maybe grab some fresh air and commune with nature but don’t have enough energy (or vacation days) to trek out to the middle of nowhere? Take a day trip or weekend getaway to one of the many Texas state parks in and around the Houston area.
The parks are listed below with brief descriptions provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Here are nine state parks in or near the Houston area, listed from closest to furthest from Houston, using Downtown Houston as a reference point:
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Park rangers have a message for visitors: Don t mess with Texas. Author: Cristiana Ramos (12NewsNow), Kierra Sam (12News) Published: 6:49 PM CST January 14, 2021 Updated: 6:49 PM CST January 14, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas More Southeast Texans are heading to state parks amid the pandemic, but more people equals more trash. And park rangers have a message for visitors: Don t mess with Texas.
Social distancing rules have made it tough to gather inside. So, more Southeast Texans are getting outside, and when there s more than 112,000 acres of endless nature in your backyard, there s a whole world to explore.
“Big Thicket is so unique to Southeast Texas because it’s where four distinct ecosystems of the United States convene, said Big Thicket National Preserve Park Ranger Megan Urban. You can, in one day, see alligators. You can go up and see roadrunners you can see some cypress tupelos, and you can go and see the oak trees.”