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…
DFW Hiking: The Best of DFW!
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the best trails the Dallas-Fort Worth area has to offer! Whether you’re an avid hiker, a mountain biking enthusiast, or someone looking to learn more about nature, the DFW metroplex…
Ray Robert’s Greenbelt Trail
Review: The Ray Robert’s Greenbelt extends from the Lake Ray Robert’s State Park south as it follows the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This trail is a great spot if you want to get out and get some miles on…
Book Review: Wild DFW
Summary: Wild DFW by Amy Martin is a beautiful love letter to not only the nature in and around Dallas / Fort Worth, but also the people and organizations that exist to support and protect it. A member of the…
John F. Burke Nature Preserve
The John F. Burke Nature Preserve has recently undergone a huge renovation, boasting nature trails that are accessible by all, and ample places to view and enjoy the natural wetlands near the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. While not…
Texas Buckeye Trails
The Texas Buckeye Trails are a mix of paved trail and natural trail, that currently are a work in progress. Texas Master Naturalists are busy crafting this new trail in South Dallas along the Trinity River, providing access to a…
Trinity Strand Trail
The Trinity Strand Trail is a short 2.5 mile paved trail that connects parts of the Dallas Design District. It’s a good trail for people who live in the area and want to get some exercise, or a way to…
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail is another trail system on scenic Lake Grapevine near Roanoke and Flower Mound. The trail is a linear trail, and intersects with the better maintained Knob Hills trail. While this trail does offer lake views and…
Frasier Dam Recreation Area
Frasier Dam Recreation Area is a new nature preserve along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This preserve can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels, and allows for easy hiking, mountain biking and canoeing / kayaking. Distance…
