As East Texans, we’ve accepted the fact that pretty water within about a 200-mile radius simply doesn’t exist. We either settle for the mediocrity we have or drive all the way to the hill country. What if I told you there was a beautiful, turquoise oasis hiding in the middle of the forest? It’s true, y’all. And here’s why you should visit.
East Texans definitely aren’t used to water this color. The closest thing to blue for us is the swampy, murky water of Village Creek - or so we thought.
Flickr/Angi English
Hidden in the thick brush of the Angelina National Forest is a body of water so beautiful it’ll shock you right down to your cowboy boots.
Flickr/Angi English
The hole was originally a sandstone mining site for the Galveston Seawall until miners struck an aquifer which filled the area with water.
Flickr/Angi English This happened in the 1920s, and ever since then, it’s been a haven for East Texans to enjoy during the brutal summers we have to endure.
Here’s a video from KTRE that showcases the Blue Hole in all its glory:
Flickr/Angi English
This happened in the 1920s, and ever since then, it’s been a haven for East Texans to enjoy during the brutal summers we have to endure.
KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas
The Blue Hole is private property, but the owner lets visitors onto the property if you give him a call first. You can contact him at (936) 875-3305.
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