Jasper, Texas

Alligators, herons, and bass attract hikers, birders, and fishermen to this community, located east of B.A. Steinhagen Lake and south of Lake Sam Rayburn. A trail in Boykin Springs Recreation Area leads to the unrestored ruins of the old Aldridge sawmill and ghost town. Once a thriving sawmill town, residents abandoned Aldridge in the 1920s after the native timber was depleted. Events include the Jasper Air Show in the fall, Azalea Festival in March, July 4 Celebration, Butterfly Festival in October and Christmas in the Park in November.