This conference center is A-FLIPPING-AMAZING! If you really want to get in touch with nature and…read moredisconnect from the masses, this is the place to be. Cabin reservation and check in was super easy.

We had an incredible experience with Garzilla Fishing! Captain Bubba made the entire trip…read moreunforgettable from start to finish. His knowledge, professionalism, and passion for what he does truly made the adventure one of a kind. He kept the trip exciting, fun, and safe while making sure everyone had an amazing time catching alligator gar. If you're looking for a unique fishing experience with a captain who genuinely cares about his guests, I highly recommend booking with Garzilla Fishing. Thank you again, Bubba, for an awesome trip and memories we'll never forget!

Myself and 5 others came to Texas for my bachelor trip. We completely planned the trip here based…read morearound this fishing trip. And we weren't disappointed Cody and Jason took us on two separate boats, and with their expertise we each hooked into two giants each. the biggest being 7' 150 pounds. not to mention a giant 70 pound alligator snapping turtle. These guys were the best and will definitely be coming back again with more of my family.

I visited here to see bluebonnets on April 19th. The park was empty on a Monday. I saw a lot of…read morebluebonnets. I walked around the monument. I learned history. Just like other cities, many people served the military. It was a history lesson.

Beautiful memorial tribute from the employees of Union Pacific Railroad to the veterans of the…read morearea. The park is outlined and paved with bricks that have the name of the veterans and their war of service. The park serves as a solemn yet beautiful reminder of the cost of war and the price of freedom. If you are a veteran who is reading this review, THANK YOU!

Archie and the entire staff have always gone above and beyond to get me what I need. He sent a…read morescope out for Cerakote so that it would match the rifle he gave me a great deal on. He's been in the business for 47 years and if you need help with anything firearm related they're the folks to talk too.

one of the best gun stores ive been in, very helpful and knowledgeable on different firearms and…read moreparts. Only down side is their pricing s on certain things.

Don't let other ignorant reviews fool you this is some of the best-managed habitat in the region,…read moreand is a great opportunity to view what East Texas looked like before it was ransacked by developers and the lumber and timber industry. The purpose of this area is to primarily preserve habitat, and the Texas Forest Service has excelled at doing so. There are tons of pretty clearly marked trails that will take you through a wide variety of ecosystems supporting an immense diversity of plants and animals. This is one of those places that really allows you to forget that the outside world exists If you come here, respect the place. Respect the land and it will respect you. Take only pictures and leave it better than you found it. There has been a lot of time and effort put into the place to preserve habitats that are very rapidly disappearing. People do in fact care a lot about it. It might not have bathrooms and amenities, but it doesn't need that. Don't come here for that. Come here to see what this region looked like everywhere precolonization. I reccomend you take some snacks, plenty of water, and long pants/bug spray if you plan on getting off trail (which i reccomend if you are an expirenced enough hiker to do it). There is an area with a picnic table where you can have lunch. I said it once already, respect the land and it will respect you. Take that advice everywhere you go.

First of all, it is not a park. The word "park" is not in the name, so therefore it makes no…read morepromises to amuse you or to invite you to enjoy it. That was my first mistake-- assuming this place was some sort of park. It's merely a forest, and hiking is merely tolerated. My second mistake was brushing off my instincts when I parked in its-- well, it doesn't have a parking lot per se, just a flat patch of dirt off the highway near a trailhead. What I should have done at that moment was drive away, but I convinced myself to ignore the truly creepy (not a fun creepy, but a "I'm going to trip on a dead body" creepy) vibe I got from this forest. At several points I had to volley myself over long-ago fallen trees, and the moment I realized I needed to leave this place in my rearview mirror was when I found myself hip-deep in foliage ON THE "TRAIL." The white paint on the trees to mark it off beckoned me further, but when a thorny vine wrapped itself around my ankles causing me to fall, I realized this forest may actually be trying to trap and possibly eat me. Not my idea of an ideal hiking experience, to say the least. The best hikes make you feel closer to God. The worst hikes make you pray that God will help you get safely home. This hike made me question the existence of God-- or at least a maintenance crew. Perhaps my previous two days at Davy Crockett National Park and Mission Tejas had spoiled me to their well-maintained trails and welcoming staff and accommodations? Perhaps I should have come better equipped than sneakers and shorts and instead come in winter when I can bear to put on hiking boots, jeans, and maybe chaps? Or perhaps this is a terrible place to go hiking and you can easily find better trails both up and down the highway. It's clear no one cares about this place, so why should you? P.S. I so rarely write 1-star reviews, but as I write this, I'm nursing a poison ivy rash in the wee hours of the morning. Thanks again, Fairchild Forest. Burn in hell.

11/8/2025: I needed some long overdue range time; and after reviewing a couple online, I chose Leon…read moreCounty Gun Club to start, as it is very local to my home. It required the purchase of a range membership, and memberships are sold through Buffalo Sporting Goods. The Shop: well stocked, clean, professional, with a nice assortment of classic blued steel and wood stocked firearms; and modern black Cerakote and polymer catering to modern shooters (of which I'm not). This is a small town gun / fishing store like I remember from my youth - not some impersonal big box nationwide "all sports" outfitter selling everything under the sun with kids kicking around a soccer ball at the gun counter while dad is showcase shopping. But not here - I felt right at home, thanks to the owner Archie Van Wey. Good old fashioned personal service, and an appreciation for conversation & banter. After a pleasant conversation getting to know one another; I purchased a membership. I then drove a quick 10 minutes over to the range. The Range: well appointed, maintained, clean, with covered accommodations for 25, 50, 100 and 200 yard. Nice concrete ambidextrous shooting tables which mean a great deal to this port-sider / southpaw! No steel targets and no shotgun. (I have to find an equally enjoyable trap range.) Restrooms available via door code, convenient parking adjacent to shooting line makes for convenient transfer of firearms from car to bench. Parking is decently shaded (a must in Texas!) Range is easy to get to and close to I-45 and Buffalo, TX which offers a nice selection of food, fuel and shopping when one is finished. I've been to some real sketchy locations where "anything goes", including careless firearms handling, Tannerite in microwaves - where tree stumps are seats at wood cable spools that are repurposed as shooting tables. This is *not the case here*. Quite simply, if I don't feel at ease, I don't return. Well, I can safely say again, that is not the case here. I felt comfortable and I am looking forward to visiting regularly. With great appreciation and utmost thanks to Archie & BSG, and the folks that help maintain this location.