The Mystical Beauty of Beaumont Texas

Imagine living in a city where the air is fresh, people are friendly, and when you walk into a room, you feel right at home. Welcome to Beaumont, Texas.

Beaumont is a mystical city, filled with personality, charm and Texas Style Hospitality at its finest!

The photograph of the tree and swamp on the left was taken at Big Thicket. I was captivated by the sweeping branch filled with resurrection fern, a fern I've seen in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and the State of South Carolina.

Most people are not aware of the mysterious quality of the resurrection fern. When the weather is dry, the fern turns a dark brown, almost blending into the tree branches. In Charleston where I live, the fern isn't noticed until it rains. After a slight drizzle or a downpour, the resurrection fern turns a bright, healthy green, lacing the tree branches. I was amazed to see it so bright and green in Texas.