Fall foliage peak to come in the next few weeks in Piney Woods

Leaves are already beginning to turn in Nacogdoches County. For a fall foliage driving map, please contact the Visitor Center at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.visitnacogdoches.org.

Autumn may come to the Piney Woods a little later than most places, but the kaleidoscope of color it brings is well worth the wait.
With its rolling hills and towering forests, the region is home to the most beautiful and scenic fall foliage in Texas. Deep reds and brilliant golds are already painting the Piney Woods landscape, contrasting with the evergreen pines for a resplendent autumn display that will continue through the month of November.
“The cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage make this one of the best times of the year to explore Nacogdoches County and the surrounding areas,” said Melissa Sanford, executive director of the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“We invite everyone traveling our scenic highways this fall to take the opportunity to stop and enjoy some of the interesting and historic sites and special events along the way.”
Recent cool nights and sunny days have spurred the annual color change in area forests and along the roadsides. East Texas is best known for its tall pine trees, but in fall the black gums, sweet gums, hickories, oaks and sugar maples take center stage.
Travelers can view the fall foliage along numerous highways in the Piney Woods, including the three major routes through Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. They are U.S. Hwy. 59, State Hwy. 21 and State Hwy. 7.
Maps of the Fall Foliage Trail are available at the Nacogdoches Visitors’ Center, located at 200 E. Main St. Those in search of peak fall color can call the CVB at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN for updates on the best routes to travel or visit us online at www.visitnacogdoches.org.