The Outdoors in Noonday, Texas

Noonday's greatest outdoor asset is Lake Palestine, a large reservoir just to the west that draws boaters, anglers, campers, and water-sports enthusiasts from across the region. Its sprawling waters and many coves are popular for fishing — bass, catfish, and crappie among the catches — along with boating, water skiing, canoeing, and houseboating.

The lake is ringed with marinas, resorts, RV parks, and access points, and offers camping, swimming areas, and boat and kayak rentals. For Noonday residents, having such a major recreation lake essentially next door means a day on the water is always close at hand.

The Lake Palestine shoreline near Noonday is home to the popular Pine Cove Christian Camps, a large multi-venue facility offering summer and year-round camping, retreats, and outdoor education for youths and families — a beloved East Texas institution. A nearby lakeside waterpark adds climate-controlled, year-round splashing for families.

Beyond the organized facilities, the lake's parks, boat ramps, and protected swimming areas give everyone a way to enjoy the waterfront, whether it's a picnic, a paddle, or an afternoon of fishing from the bank.

Noonday itself sits amid the fertile farm country that grows its famous sweet onions — green fields, country roads, and the rich soils at the intersection of old Indian trails. The surrounding agricultural landscape is classic East Texas, good for scenic drives and a sense of the rural outdoors.

And because Tyler is just a short drive northeast, residents can add the city's outdoor attractions: the world-famous Tyler Rose Garden and, north of the city, Tyler State Park, with its spring-fed lake, towering pines, and trails for hiking and biking. Between Lake Palestine, the farm country, and Tyler's parks, Noonday offers a full slate of outdoor recreation.