Fall Colors in Texoma

Do you think of New England when you think of fall colors?

Well think again!  Texoma has some pretty spectacular fall colors too.  The brilliant

Preston Peninsula
Photo by Glynda Ruiz

golds and reds blend with the backdrop of deep green of the cedars to creat a tapestry of colors.  The hills surrounding lake Texoma take on the look of a painting with an amazing array of colors.

Lake Texoma is located in the Post Oak Savannah Region.  The area is dominated by live oak, black hickory, and blackjack oak which produce the golds and reds in the fa.ll.  Other native trees include the  Cedar elm, sugarberry, winged elm, hackberry, yaupon and eastern red cedar.  It is a transitional area between the blackland praries to the west and the Pineywoods to the east.

Juniper Point and the Crosstimbers Trail are on the edge of the Cross Timbers Region.  The Eastern and Western Cross Timbers cover an area of about 3 million acres in North Central Texas. According to the Texas almanac,the term “cross timbers” originated with the early settlers who, in their travels from east to west, crossed alternating patches of oak forest and prairies and so affixed the name “cross timbers” to these forests.

Do you ever wonder why leaves change color?  Perhaps you will find the answer in this video by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.

For more information about Lake Texoma visit www.texomaconnect.com.  Lake Texoma is a beautiful place to visit in the fall months. Whether you are a fisherman or a bird watcher or just love taking in the sights, Lake Texoma offers plenty of opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors.