Authors of this book are closely involved with the development of the trail. Steven Gonzales is the first executive director of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association, Mary Joy Graham has served seven years on the board, and Dr. Lucile Estell has been a member of the board from its beginning and has served as both vice president and president. Photographs for this book were gathered from a variety of sources including board members, the Nacogdoches Visitor Center, and the Sabine Parish Visitor Center.