Vacationing can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health and well-being. It’s why we look forward to time away. There are different types of vacations, though, and the adventure vacation lifestyle is growing in popularity for all the benefits it brings. Bring some adventure into your life today.
6284 SH 155, Gilmer, TX
903-797-4066 Website
Bring your own off-road vehicle and find adventure for the whole family in a very unique and beautiful setting at Barnwell Mountain! To access the 1,850 acres of the park, all off-road vehicles must display a current Texas Parks and Wildlife OHV sticker while in the park. Located approximately 20 minutes north of Longview.
510 Cypress Dr., Karnack, TX
903-570-3319 Website
Let Big Cypress Tours take you on a tour of Caddo Lake, home of the world’s largest Bald Cypress forest, a watery wonderland unlike any other in the world. Guided tours of the incredible flora and fauna of the lake are provided aboard a 24-foot pontoon boat.
4079 Hwy. 79 N., Carthage, TX
903-720-6149 Website
Over 3,800 feet of exciting ziplines along the Sabine River in the East Texas Pineywoods. The rides include expert guides who are knowledgeable about the area as well as being fully trained in safety.
Bring your own off-road vehicle to explore the one of the biggest off-road parks in Texas. Part of the park is wetlands and part is dry, which means a perfect combination of all the dirty, muddin' fun you can stand plus vast dry scenic trails, hill climbs, spring-fed creeks. Gator Run Offroad Park is located near the Sabine River in the small community of Easton, approximately 12 miles south of Longview.
A full-service skydiving center located approximately 20 minutes west of Longview at the Gladewater Municipal Airport. The highly trained professional skydiving instructors provide a step-by-step personal instruction for first-timers jumping tandem or individuals looking to learn how to skydive alone.