Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas

   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #11  
The beauty of east Texas notwithstanding, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia have some gorgeous areas. I could easily live in any of those states. There are other beautiful places too, but the winters would have me seeking relief in more southerly latitudes.:)
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas
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The beauty of east Texas notwithstanding, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia have some gorgeous areas. I could easily live in any of those states. There are other beautiful places too, but the winters would have me seeking relief in more southerly latitudes.:)

I agree completely! I grew up spending many summer vacations in NC and it's still my favorite state. It's got it ALL: Mountains, hilly terrain, flat land, and beaches! I would like to go over the the hill country in TX though and spend some time...
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #13  
I also agree with you Jinman - there's a lot of beautiful country in our United States of America. Sure - East Texas, Carlinas, Virginia are certainly beautiful. But you know what - they don't have it all.

I've ridden all over this beautiful country on motorcycles - m/c's let you get close to nature, not just view it through a windshield. And it would be impossible to name one state that was absolutely more beautiful than all others. There are so many facets of beauty. For me, I love the Great Southwest. But as far as unmolested beauty goes - I'd be inclined to say Idaho.

Is it blasphemous for a native born Texan to say such a thing :)
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #14  
Since we are talking about the most beautiful place we'd like to live, I've always wanted to live in the mountains. As much as I like Texas, it's not my first choice on where I want to live. Wyoming is and has always been my dream state, but I'm a little nervous about winter and more afraid of trying to make a living there. TX had the best opportunities to start a business that I could think of back in 2001 when I was living in CA. I got lucky and picked a great place, but I'm still thinking of where I'm going to live next. Karen and I are going to Colorado in September for a week, maybe that's where we will end up.

Eddie
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #15  
I was born in Houston, grew up out in the country in Montgomery County between Conroe and Willis, TX, spent 30+ years working in the DFW area. I have missed the pine trees and sandy soil of my growing up years in Montgomery County. In late 2005, my wife and I had the opportunity to move to Titus County Texas and we took it! Now I'm able to spend my retirement years in the pine trees and on sandy soil and we ain't leavin'.

Bill
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #16  
I was born in Houston, grew up out in the country in Montgomery County between Conroe and Willis, TX, spent 30+ years working in the DFW area. I have missed the pine trees and sandy soil of my growing up years in Montgomery County. In late 2005, my wife and I had the opportunity to move to Titus County Texas and we took it! Now I'm able to spend my retirement years in the pine trees and on sandy soil and we ain't leavin'.

Bill

I've moved for the last time. Grew up in Dallas when it was a smaller city of 200,000. Always wanted some land in the country. We bought out here Aug 2001 then moved out here full time in Mar 2003. Love the trees, the lakes and the creeks and a larger garden than I had in the city.

Charlie
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #17  
I'm hoping this is the right place to ask this.
Texas has five regions, or so I read somewhere, and they seem to be pretty different,
particularly in how much rainfall comes down. Is it because part of the state has always been arid?
Could someone explain what the areas of Texas are like, do they have names?
Would be fun to know who lives in which area, if folks would share.

I have never set foot in Texas. Yet. My loss.
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #18  
daugen;

Yes, Texas has several regions. This year, I think they are all similar though, as they are all DRY. But, if this pattern ever breaks, Southeast Texas is known for high humidity and warmth. The year that I worked in the Houston and Beaumont areas, it rained a little shower, almost daily, in the summer afternoons. But that area is normally lush and green, if you get away from the cities and the concrete. I've only spent weekends in the northeastern part of the state, for dog shows, etc., so will let someone else speak of the area, that has seen all of the seasons there.

Fort Worth is known as "Where the West Begins". As one goes west from there, things become more arid, as a rule. On good years, the counties just a few west of FTW still get rain, and have some green, but they also have trees and shrubs that are more adapted to the arid conditions, such as mesquite, Texas Bird of Paradise, etc. The farther west one goes, the more arid it becomes, and the more rugged, and sometimes amazing, the scenery gets, once you are past the long (approx. 4 hours, but seems longer), tedious drive between Parker County and the Permian Basin. Good things now, is one has a legal speed limit of 75 in many areas, so the drive isn't as mundane now. farther west gets more mountains, etc., even if not the tyope you will see in Colorado, Wyoming, etc.

Central Texas, near the Austin area, and west, is also known as the Edward's Plateau. It too can be rugged, and has what some might call, "mountainettes". There are some bluffs, and a LOT of rocks. All sizes of rocks! Near San Saba (still in the Edward's Plateau), there are rivers, creeks and good pastures, if they get rain. San Saba is also the Pecan Capital of the World! One finds pecan trees, that are over 100 years old, growing near the rivers and creeks. The soil is fertile, as even when pastures seem scarce, cattle stay fat on it. It is a region also known for having sheep and goats.

Far south Texas, is known as "The Valley". Temps are moderate, in the winter, and Texas produces some of THE BEST oranges and grapefruit, in that region. Again, I have only stayed in the region for short periods of time, and that was years ago, so I'll leave that area for others that have more firsthand knowledge to discuss.

Maybe you can come see some of Texas for yourself, some Spring or Fall, in your motorhome! As the saying goes, "It's like a whole "nother country!"
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #19  
wow super helpful, thanks.
Yes, sooner or later, I'll make it there.
And I'll be an honorary buckaroo...:D
 
   / Beautiful, beautiful, East Texas #20  
How is the humidity in the Austin area? Texas is a state I really want to visit.
 

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