Those who wander to the national park expect to see bluebonnets, cacti, more yucca, and more. No matter where you start, this route is one big circle, and anticipate seeing blind cactus, rainbow cactus, strawberry pitaya, ocotillo, yucca, and desert marigold. But, when the wildflowers, or desert blooms, some call them, start popping up, you better believe this area is a must-see. The towns in this area, Terlingua and Marfa, get visitors all the time for outdoor adventures and glamping. Big Bend Country is where you can enjoy nature all day long at the Big Bend National Park. If you’ve never been to this part of Texas, you may think there’s nothing there to see but land - and lots of it. Big Bend Country Alpine, Terlingua, Lajitas, Presidio, Marfa But mark your calendar for this wildflower trail in April and for their Red Poppy Festival at the end of April.īluebonnets at Big Bend National ParkPhoto credit: David Jeffrey Ringer / 9. Known as one of the best areas to see the red poppy wildflower, the whole town is red all year long. If you love the color red, you’ll love their small-town vibe. I spent a fantastic weekend in Georgetown during the holidays and got a glimpse of what the town will look like in the spring. Springtime is when all the little red poppies come out to play with Georgetown’s residents and visitors. Tip: Burnet hosts its annual Bluebonnet Festival in April. If you end up in Fredericksburg, Texas, which is not a bad place to end a gorgeous ride, check out Wildseed Farms for many Texas memorabilia and souvenirs. Coming from any other area, Austin is nice, but try to avoid going through the city - and instead take the backroads. My favorite backroad to take to get to the wonderful scenery, and the one you’ll want to take, is down Highway 281 to Lampasas if coming from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. If you have any plans at all to visit the charming town of Tyler, Texas, for a weekend getaway, Gladewater is about twenty-five miles north and is worth a drive to see the lovely yellow dainty flower. Beginning mid-February to March, you’ll see millions of them scattered all over Mrs. You may want to make a quick stop in Gladewater (East Texas) if you love golden daffodils. If in the area in the middle of March through the first of April, catch the Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration. And, while in Palestine, you may want to visit Davey Dogwood Park to see the gorgeous bloomed-out dogwoods. If you start in Nacogdoches, you’ll drive through the Davy Crockett National Forest, then onto Crockett, then to Palestine, making your way back to Nacogdoches. On this drive, you’ll wind through these towns spotting beautiful blooming trees, like the dogwood and the redbud, along with winecups and other wildflowers. East Texas Palestine, Rusk, Alto, Nacogdoches, Crockett Some of these flowers, I buy to plant in my flower pots and garden at home! The tri-cities host an annual Wildflower Trails of Texas celebration in Linden on the fourth weekend in April.ĭogwoods in bloom in Palestine, TexasPhoto credit: Kasey Englehart / 2. Wow, to me, that’s worth going the full route. There are massive wildflowers such as the coneflower, dogwoods, field pansy, bachelor buttons, bluebonnets, and more to see. This drive gives you a taste of what is to come on the expanded 128-mile route along Highways 43 and 49 down to Marshall and back up to Linden, should you want to continue. Northeast Texas Linden, Avinger, Hughes SpringsĪ showcase of beautiful yellow fringed orchids, coreopsis, Indian paintbrush, phlox, and other wildflowers are sprawled out over this 40-mile triangle route through these tri-cities. In general, the best time to see fields of wildflowers in Texas is March through May, with the peak season being in April. Here are nine of the state’s best wildflower drives to explore for rich beauty and excellent photo opportunities. Springtime is definitely an awe-inspiring season to visit Texas and to play in the fields of wildflowers. If planning accordingly, there are several wildflower festivals to catch in a few of the small towns listed below.
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