Lufkin

Heart of East Texas Piney Woods region, home of vast lumber and wood-products industries; access to outdoor recreation in Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests and huge Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Area produces more than a million board feet of saw timber annually and major volume of pulpwood, from short- and longleaf pines, cypress, hickory, oak, gum, and magnolia.

City parks offer picnicking and outdoor sports including golf, fishing, swimming, and tennis. Sites of historical interest are marked throughout city. Home of Angelina Junior College.

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Texas Forestry Museum

Early logging machinery, sawmill town exhibit, wildland fire fighting equipment and fire tower, old railroad depot, antique railroad and sawmill steam engines. Also forest lands flora and fauna exhibits and…

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Things to Do in Lufkin

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Angelina National Forest

Nearest entrance is 14 miles southeast on U.S. 69. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing,…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Museum of East Texas

Housed in historic 1905 Episcopal Church. Changing exhibits in art, science and history. Permanent Rotary…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Crown Colony Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Ellen Trout Zoo and Park

Fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and birds; known for its breeding…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Medford Collection of Western Art

More than 50 paintings by contemporary artists including Joe Beeler, James Boren, Raymond Ryan, and…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Lufkin Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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