Past Event — Feb 20 – Mar 6

Dogwood Steam Train Excursion

Feb–Mar

20–6

Sit back and listen to the cry of the old steam engine while watching the dogwoods, redbuds, jasmine and plum trees flow magically by. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Mar 16-19, 23-26, 30-Apr2

Event Details

Dates, Location & Info

Dates: Feb 20 – Mar 6
Address: Texas State Railroad State Park
Phone: 800-442-8951

Things to Do

Attractions in Rusk

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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