Fairchild State Forest

Getting There & Details

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Thirteen miles west on U.S. 84.
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More Things to Do

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Footbridge Garden Park

Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Rusk/Palestine State Park

Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as…

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