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outdoor adventures

I . D . FAIRCHILD STATE FOREST
16 miles East of Palestine along US-84 , this small day-use-area features fishing , hiking , and picnicking . 903-586-7545 .
BIRDING IN ANDERSON COUNTY
There are numerous public sites in Anderson County for birding . One of the most popular is the Gus Engling Wildlife Management Area located at 16149 US-287 N in Tennessee Colony , TX . Find a full checklist of birds at visitpalestine . com / birding .
LAKE PALESTINE
Located on the Neches River , 30 minutes from Palestine , is a 25,600-acre recreational destination . With 135 miles of shoreline , an average depth of 16.25 ft , and a total length of 18 miles , Lake Palestine offers plenty of room for fishing , boating , and much more !

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