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

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Footbridge Garden Park

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Rusk/Palestine State Park

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

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

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