Share Your Story.
Reach More Visitors.
Strengthen East Texas.
The Texas Forest Trail Partnership Program connects East Texas organizations to a 35-county heritage tourism network that helps increase visibility, attract visitors, and promote the historic places, cultural traditions, communities, events, and natural landscapes that make East Texas unique.
Seedling Partner
Offering visibility and connection to the Texas Forest Trail network promoting heritage tourism across East Texas.
$
250
annual membership
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Listing on the Texas Forest Trail website
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Welcome recognition on social media
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Limited promotion of events and sites
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Access to Partner Image Database
Pine Partner
For partners seeking regional exposure, added promotional benefits, and access to valuable marketing resources.
$
500
annual membership
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All Seedling Partner benefits plus:
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Priority promotion of events and sites
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Featured partner spotlight annually
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Eligibility for regional itinerary inclusion
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Annual visit and marketing consultation
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Heritage Oak Partner
Our premier level for organizations seeking top visibility, expanded promotion, and strategic support across the region.
$
1000
annual membership
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All Pine Partner benefits plus:
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Featured across TFTR digital network
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Quarterly promotional features
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Priority for campaigns and stories
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Regional co-op marketing opportunites
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Annual partner strategy session
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Featured program sponsorships
Where Partners Are Featured
- TexasForestTrail.org partner recognition and listings
- Texas Time Travel heritage tourism and event listing
- ETXTraveler.com travel inspiration and destination content
- WeAreEastTexas.com regional storytelling opportunities
- Newsletter features and partner updates
- Social media promotion to more than 100k followers
- Regional storytelling campaigns highlighting East Texas places, people, traditions, events, and visitor experiences
- Partner spotlights event promotion and content features that give your organization additional visibility across the Texas Forest Trail
Where Partners Are Featured
- Partner recognition on website network
- Social media welcome post introducing your organization
- Event and program promotion through Texas Forest Trail
- Access to Partner Image Database for partner marketing
- Itinerary inclusion in travel and destination content
- Featured stories highlighting your community or organization
- Marketing support through consultation guidance and regional tourism insight
- Training opportunities through partner workshops and professional development