Village Creek Drying Beds
Note: Village Creek Drying Beds are currently closed due to an oil spill that occurred in late spring. Check official sites before visiting. The Village Creek Drying Beds are a birdwatcher’s paradise! Located on the site of a former wastewater…
Bachman Greenbelt Trail
Bachman Greenbelt Trail is another successful grass roots project, made possible via a partnership between Friends of Bachman Lake and Greenspace Dallas. While Bachman Lake is a popular spot to get outside, the greenbelt had not seen the same level…
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne State Park is a beautiful park near the start of the Hill Country. The park is one of the original Texas state parks built by the Civilian Conversation Corp (CCC), and you’ll find several of the original structures in…
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail in Little Elm is a four mile gravel trail that extends from McCord Park to the Hula Hut. It’s a nice wide trail, although if you are planning to bike it, I’d recommend using a gravel or mountain…
Colony Shoreline Trail
The Colony Shoreline Trail follows the shores of Lake Lewisville, using a mix of gravel (decomposed granite) and paved surfaces. This is a wide path, suitable for walking, running, or exploring on a bike (stick to mountain or gravel bikes…
App Review: Outdoor Explorer TX
Summary: Outdoor Explorer TX is an app that you will likely get a lot of use out of. I’ve been playing with it for a while now, and honestly it’s now one of my ‘go to’ tools for when I’m…
Best State Parks Near Dallas-Fort Worth: 10 Day Trip Picks
Looking for the best state parks near DFW for hiking? Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a weekend escape, these Texas State Parks offer some of the best trails, scenery, and outdoor experiences within 90 miles of DFW.…
Lake Tawakoni State Park
If you are looking for some peace and quiet from the city grind, Lake Tawakoni State Park may be the answer! Just an hour east of Dallas, this state park offers quite a few trails to select from. Whether you…
Purtis Creek State Park
Purtis Creek State Park is a smaller state park east of Dallas, near Athens. This is a fantastic place to get away from it all, where you can go deep into the woods and only hear the sounds of cicadas…
Fort Richardson State Park
Fort Richardson State Park has one of the more unique features found in a state park, an old pre Civil War Fort! Explore history and nature in this one of a kind location about an hour and a half from…
