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Reposted from @etxtraveler The beautiful and mysterious Caddo Lake has a long history. ⁠ People have lived in this area for at least 12,000 years. For centuries, they hunted and gathered among the wetlands, forests and broad floodplains. Scientists believe Caddo Lake formed when floodwater, blocked by massive log jams on the Red River, backed up into the Cypress Bayou watershed.⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @patricia_sagastume⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to enter our photo contest for a shot at $2500 in prizes! It's the last weekend to enter! Find out more use the link in our bio or the link here: https://www.weareeasttexas.com/photo-contest-2020/⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx #texasforesttrail #weareeasttexas #igtexas⁠ ⁠ #lake #water #outdoors #fishing #instatravel #reflection #lakes #lakelife ⁠ ⁠ #caddo #caddolake #cypress #cypresstree #baldcypress #bayou⁠ #bigfoot #kayaking #canoe #cypress #cypresstrees⁠ ⁠ (at Caddo Lake State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife) https://www.instagram.com/p/CENnKm1DPDt/?igshid=1dwhy5fft5ekt

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Ever wonder how your picture can be showcased on our social media sites? Just tag #etxtraveler or #texasforesttrail in your photos and you just might be featured! ⁠ ⁠ Pictured is Big Thicket National Preserve ⁠ ⁠ 📸by @mesclovon ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx #woods #fall #autumn #nature #instagood #travel #autumncolors #fallcolors #autumnleaves #autumncolors #falldecor #nature #autumn🍁 #autumnvibes #fallfoliage #fallisintheair #fallcolours #autumnlove #autumnal #fallismyfavorite #fallphotos

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Reposted from @etxtraveler Have you visited Palestine’s historic home district? Pictured is the Gooch home, built in 1876 in Palestine, TX. This home was built by the second mayor of Palestine, Gideon Gooch.⁠ ⁠ 📸by (@Texas.homes)⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to enter our photo contest for a shot at $2500 in prizes! Find out more use the link in our bio or the link below: https://www.weareeasttexas.com/photo-contest-2020/⁠ ⁠ #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx #texasforesttrail #weareeasttexas #igtexas #palestinetx⁠ ⁠ #historichouse #architecture #design #home #architecturelovers #homedesign #architect #historichome #oldhome #circaoldhouses #oldhouses #dreamhouse #oldhouselove #oldhouse #oldhousecharm⁠ (at Palestine, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CELKCenDZS2/?igshid=13pd2u369m3f0

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Reposted from @etxtraveler Pictured is the Longhorn cattle herd at the Mineola Nature Preserve. The preserve is located on the Sabine River and encompasses 2,911 acres located in Wood County. It is home to more than 193 species of birds, numerous wildlife, buffalo, longhorn cattle, and a pristine wetlands environment. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know?⁠ Longhorn cattle almost went extinct in the 1920s!⁠ ⁠ 📸@jrhuseth⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #mineolanaturepreserve #mineolatx #woodcountytx #longhorn #longhorncattle #cow #cattle #cows #bovine ⁠ #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx #woods #texasforesttrail #weareeasttexas #igtexas (at Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCul9cOjTGE/?igshid=1mjivh6duxsmr

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WOW! This gorgeous bald eagle was photographed in Wood County. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know?⁠ In the wild, 70-80% of eagles die before they reach adulthood at five years of age. An eagle that makes it to adulthood might live 20-25 years. In captivity, eagles are known to live much longer, 40+ and up to 50 years, due to a controlled environment, nutrient-rich diet and veterinary care.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Lisa Tackett Hilbers⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #baldeagle #eagle #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #merica #birds #birdsofprey #bird #naturephotography #usa #america #photooftheday #bestbirdshots #nuts_about_birds #birding #eagles #birdphotography #instadaily #instagood #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #birdwatching #birdstagram #freedom #woodcountytx #etx #easttexas #texasforesttrail

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Light breaks in Longview, Texas - Gregg County. All thanks to Jackson Wyers @j_dubb for this lovely pastoral shot. Longview was founded April 7, 1870 by O.H. Methvin, a farmer who traded 100 acres for 1 gold dollar & a guarantee that the Railroad would build a town on the land. Railroad surveyors, named the city from Mr. Methvin's front porch on top of Rock Hill, after remarking on the "long view" from that vantagepoint. Visit the Gregg County Historical Museum: http://ift.tt/1dNjRcQ. via Instagram http://ift.tt/K1vWzD