Fall in the Forest

When you live in the Piney Woods of South-East Texas and the local state forest has a festival you must go. 

Today the W G Jones State Forest held its annual Fall Festival. 

By Texas standards it was a small affair.

Children were the center of attention.

 Smokey Bear was there to greet visitors.

There were many volunteers, face painting and game booths, a petting zoo and Texas style hay rides. 

But more importantly it was time to celebrate and support one of our natural treasures. 

Worldwide, fires have taken a toll on forests, 

and Texas was not spared.

Glad to see this sign stored in the barn for the next months.

I guess this one has done its job.

Soft drinks, popcorn, barbecue sandwiches.

You know you won't go hungry…

There were talented musicians!

But ??

Y'all, this is Smokey's party!

W G Jones State Forest

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

Piney Woods Region of Texas

Texas Wild Life Almanac