Beyond
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Review: Lake Mineral Wells State Park is about an hour west of Fort Worth, and offers a few unique things making it worth a visit. Rock climbers can enjoy Penitentery Hollow, there are some…
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Eisenhower State Park
Review: Eisenhower State Park is about an hour and a half north of Dallas, on the banks of Lake Texoma in Sherman. When looking at places to visit, the low mileage for hiking (about…
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Review: Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the US, is an amazing state park, even though it’s more than just a day trip away from DFW. Whether you drive or fly, this…
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Caprock Canyon State Park
Review: Caprock Canyon State Park is no day trip, the park is located in West Texas near….nowhere. It’s about two hours from Amarillo, or five hours from Dallas. If you are making the trek…
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Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park is worth the drive to explore it’s miles of trails, cool off in the Paluxy River and marvel at the prehistoric dinosaur tracks!
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Turner Falls
Review: Turner Falls is a fun place to visit, just over the Oklahoma border on Interstate 35. Given the flatness of North Texas, we’re not exactly known for our waterfalls, so you have…
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Tyler State Park
Review: Tyler State park is well worth the drive! This park has many miles of trails in a piney forest. The scenery here is beautiful, and there are some nice elevation changes to get…
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LBJ Grasslands
Review: If you are looking for distance, the LBJ Grasslands are the place to go! There is a lot to explore here, and I’ve barely scratched the surface. You can make this a single…
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Bonham State Park
Review: While this is not an essential trail system to visit, Bonham State Park is a short trip from Dallas or North Dallas areas. For those looking for someplace new to explore, this park…
