Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during rainy season. Two blocks east of town square.
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during rainy season. Two blocks east of town square.
Several routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery: U.S. 69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shown on most maps) that lead north from U.S. 84
Rusk, TX Scenic DrivesEach of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as camping, hiking, picnicking, and pedal boating, along with watching native birds and small mammals. Rusk/
Rusk, TX State Parks175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace, picnic areas, museum and family cemetery. Two mi. northeast off U.S. 84.
Rusk, TX Historic ParksCherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69
Rusk, TX Historic BuildingsOperated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nation's longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlands. Reservations recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.)
Rusk, TX Railroad HistoryLake Bob Sandlin offers many quality options when pursuing sportfish. The largemouth bass population is moderately abundant w...
Part old-fashioned general store, part museum, this establishment offers a wide variety of merchandise as well as nostalgia. ...
Three galleries featuring exhibits and a growing permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and photography. Gift sho...
Silsbee is located in the Big Thicket National Preserve....