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Break Away for a Spring Travel Adventure
(Family Features) Spring is the perfect time of year to break away from everyday life for a journey to a new destination. Across the country, the climate tends to be moderate, so you can take in a wide range of activities for a fun-filled getaway.
One challenge of planning a trip is find- ing things to do that appeal to everyone’s interests and packing it all into a limited amount of time. One solution is East Texas, where you can find a wide range of museums, outdoor adventures and histor- ical sites that offer adventure and unique experiences for nearly everyone. Get start- ed planning your trip for this spring with these activity ideas.
Learn something new. Museums are
a great place to learn more about your favorite topics, see memorabilia and share your passion with your traveling compan- ions. Look for a destination with museums
dedicated to a wide range of interests, like the broadcast industry or the path toward freedom in America, for example.
Get immersed in nature. One of the best ways to appreciate the local flora and fauna is inserting yourself right into the middle of it. For example, at Caddo Lake State Park in Karnack, Texas, you can paddle waterways dotted with bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss that tower over the lake’s maze of bayous, sloughs and ponds. While visiting the park you can also stay in a historic cabin, try your luck fishing, hike, picnic, camp and even expe- rience an adventure within an adventure when you look for a geocache.
Get up close with animals. Zoos across the country may have one thing
in common (the animals, of course), but each offers its own special touches that make learning about and interacting with
animals a fresh experience. From petting areas to drive-through safaris that put you right in the middle of the animal kingdom, there are plenty of ways to satisfy the ani- mal lover among your group.
Travel through history. If there’s a his- tory buff in your travel party, a destination like the Texas State Railroad takes visitors back in time by allowing them to ride a refurbished train car through a round-trip, four-hour, 25-mile rail journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas. Vintage steam and diesel locomotives take passen- gers on a trip featuring historic narration, comfortable seating and food and adult beverage services.
Make plans to make your spring travel adventure a memorable one at TravelTexas. com.
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