Every Spring, we like to head out toward Washington-on-the-Brazos and look at the wildflowers. This region, which includes the cities of Navasota, Brenham, La Grange, and Chappell Hill are ideal for spotting large fields of bluebonnets (the State Flower of Texas), Indian paintbrushes, wine cups, clover, buttercups, and many other types of wildflowers. It’s a popular tourist activity, so exercise caution around cars parked on the side of the roads and, above all, respect the locals and do not cross onto their property.
One of our favorite drives in this area is Meyersville Road. The route has some stunning views of the New Year Creek valley, and the creek crossing is always a treat (except when it floods, I imagine).
Near the creek crossing is the abandoned Providence Missionary Baptist Church, which sits next to an old cemetery.
There are several beautiful pastures in the area, many of which are covered in flowers.
There are many dirt roads worth exploring that lead off of FM 1155. A nice way to round out the trip is to grab some BBQ and a slice of pie at the Chappell Hill Bakery & Deli in Chappell Hill, Texas, along U.S. 290.
