Ode to the Swimming Hole
Oh, the good old summertime. The combination of blistering heat and sticky humidity calls for a full-body immersion. Since soaring fuel prices and higher than expected expenses forced us to re-think our travel plans this summer, we opted for a STAYCATION. You’ve heard the word - stay home and get to know the assets that surround you. A couple of my girlfriends and I decided to “get wet” - the old-fashioned way. First stop - Newton County. The lure and romance of the name ”Artesian Springs” had always captivated us, but we’d never taken the plunge or driven west close to the Louisiana line. Mistake! We should have splashed down sooner. It’s a cool blue, spring-fed lake in the midst of 100 acres nestled deep in the pines. My friends couldn’t decide if digging their toes in the white sand or swimming in the cool water was more fun. This is a full-fledged “resort” nestled among 10 chained lakes. There’s miniature golf, horseshoes, nature trails, camp sites, peddle boats, picnic tables and grills. One angler among us decided to set her hook and try to land a fish. None were biting that day! We headed home tired but totally “cool” after a full day splashing in the springs.
Closer to home and a tried and true favorite is Lake Tejas. In Texas-speak - Tejas means friendly and the folks who run this swimming hole that is owned by the Colmesneil Independent School District are friendly on steroids. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a picnic lunch, but you can rent an inner tube or float on site. The old fashioned diving platforms force you to dig deep to take that ever-challenging “leap of faith” into the lake below. The kids we saw at Lake Tejas that day especially loved “Wet Willie” - the 100 foot slide (we older gals felt a bit too senior for the slide!) Shaded picnic spots, volleyball and a sandy beach make Lake Tejas a great place to cool off in Texas Forest Country. The swimming hole’s open through Labor Day. If you miss it this summer, put it on your list next year. It’s cooling off at the most basic level - the way it was meant to be!
Lake Tejas
Highway 256 East
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-2063
(409) 837-5757
Swimming open through Labor Day
Camping and RV Park open year around
Artesian Springs
RR 1 Box 670
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8826
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