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Caddo Lake

Caddo Lake

Cast your cares away, but bring your binoculars to Caddo Lake, the largest natural lake in Texas. Teaming with fish and wildlife, it’s Caddo Lake’s startlingly beautiful landscape that brings first-timers and families back year after year. The lake’s maze of bayous and sloughs encompasses approximately 33,000 acres of water. The lake is fed by Big Cypress Bayou and begins in Karnack, Texas at its western edge. It twists and turns through the piney woods of East Texas where it becomes a deep river with shallow backwater areas. It then opens up into a wider expanse of water, called “Big Lake”. In 1914, an earthen spillway was erected, which marks the eastern edge of Caddo Lake in Mooringsport, Louisiana. For a complete list of activities and resources, visit www.explorecaddolake.com.

   
Lake O' the Pines

Lake O' the Pines

Lake O’ The Pines, northwest of Marshall, is a popular fishing destination brimming with bass, catfish and crappie. The lake has several full-service marinas, restaurants and shops. With 18,700 acres of water spread out over parts of five East Texas counties, Lake O’ the Pines has it all. For more information, visit www.lakeothepines.com.

   
Martin Creek Lake

Martin Creek Lake

Another great nearby lake is Martin Creek Lake near Longview. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities including excellent, year-round fishing; camping; wildlife observation and photography; picnicking; boating; water skiing; swimming; backpacking; hiking; and interpretive programs on Saturday (when staffing allows). An annual perch fishing contest is held for children ages 4 to 12 is held on the first Saturday in September. And Fall, usually late October through the first two weeks of November, is a particularly scenic time at Martin Creek. Visitors can marvel at the colorful foliage displayed by the many varieties of hardwoods, interspersed with loblolly and short-leaf pine trees, 9615 County Road 2181 in Tatum, (903) 836-4336.

   

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Welcome to Marshall, Texas. Located in the piney woods of East Texas, the citizens of Marshall welcome you. Founded in 1841, this prestigious All-America City and picturesque county seat of the historic Harrison County courthouse, offers an abundance of scenic beauty, small-town charm and exciting activities for visitors of all ages. Here, you'll find everything from fine lodging and dining options to exhilarating adventure, historical delights, shopping, recreation and enriching culture. There is art showings and art studios.  And, most every day of the week you can enjoy some form of music - from jazz and downtown jammin', Boogie Woogie, or classical.

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