App Review: AIDR
Summary: AIDR is a new app to help you with an emergency situation, even if you don’t have internet. This is a great resource to have on your phone, particularly if you like to explore in areas that may have…
DFW Hiking: Cedar Hill Trails Spotlight
While North Texas has many fantastic spots, there’s one gem just southwest of Dallas that consistently offers a unique variety of trails and natural beauty: Cedar Hill, Texas. Just south of I-20 in a hilly section of the area, Cedar Hill…
Balcones Trail
A relatively new trail in Cedar Hill, the Balcones Trail is a 4 mile paved path that connects several of Cedar Hill’s premiere nature locations. Starting north of Cedar Hill State Park, the Balcones Trail passes by Cedar Ridge Preserve…
Waterfalls Near DFW: 10 Drivable Waterfalls to Explore (2026)
There is something about waterfalls that attracts people. Whenever we are on vacation and are checking out trails to explore, the ones with waterfalls are always the first ones we pick to go visit. And we’re not alone, the parking…
DFW Biking: Rails to Trails
Ever heard the term Rails to Trails? Even if you don’t know the term, you will recognize the some of the names of the trails that fit into that category! In this guide, I’ll give a brief overview of what…
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth is a gorgeous place to see wildflowers and explore a unique remnant of the prarie ecoregion that Fort Worth was built on. It’s a beautiful and gorgeous place in any season, but especially…
Connemara Meadow
Connemara Meadow is a bit different than the other places reviewed on this site. With over 3 miles of trails, you can wander along a dirt trail next to Rowlett Creek, or explore mowed paths through the 72 acre meadow.…
Why are the Trails Closed?
You see it all the time online after a big rain, people flood social media asking if the trails are open or complaining about why they’re closed. For people used to the trails in other parts of the countryy, there…
Goats in the Greenbelt
If you haven’t seen the local news about this (Link, Link) we’ve got goats in the greenbelt! The Bachman Greenbelt to be more specific. The Dallas Parks Department recently announced the new goat program, soon after the goats arrived at…
Cypress Waters Trail
A “loop” around North Lake in Coppell, the Cypress Waters Trail is next to the The Sound and other Cypress Waters properties. Theree are some nice amenities along the trail, and seeing cows wandering near the trail was fun, but…
