Old Fish Hatchery
The Old Fish Hatchery is located along the White Rock Lake trail, in a forested area at the southern edge of the lake. It consists of a grid of trails separated by the old cells or open spaces for the…
DFW Hiking: 10 Hidden Gems (Updated 2026)
What is a hiking hidden gem? While the DFW Metroplex has many places to hike or bike, not all of them are well known. When you look online for recommendations on where to hike, there are many lists that call…
Bob Jones Nature Center
Review: Bob Jones Nature Center, located in Southlake near Lake Grapevine, offers miles of trails to explore either in the woods, or by the shores of the lake. You may encounter people on horseback, as these lakeshore trails are used as…
John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center
John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center is an amazing place! The learning center explains the value and importance of the wetlands for cleaning and reusing water, while the outdoors spaces are wide open giving you a chance to explore and see…
Grapevine Springs Preserve
Grapevine Springs Preserve is a 16 acre park in Coppell, with gravel trails and some natural trails. A part of the Dallas Open Space Program, this park is beautifully maintained with historic structures. Not a major trail system, this spot…
Hiking: What You Need
Hiking is a bit like running, all you really need is shoes and get walking! You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started hiking, but you certainly can. If you read Outside magazine, you can spend all kinds…
Trinity River Audubon Center
Considered the gateway to the Trinity Forest, the Trinity River Audubon Center is located in SE Dallas and home to five miles of trails that encompass wetlands, forest and blackland prairie. Built on the location of an illegal dumping site,…
Coppell Nature Park
Coppell Nature Park is a 66 acre city park near DFW Airport, which is beautifully maintained with multiple trails alongside a creek (don’t be afraid to get wet!). While not as large as Cedar Ridge Preserve or Arbor Hills, the…
Elm Fork Preserve
Tucked away in the back of McInnish Park sports complex, is a small 40 acre pristine and beautiful forest to explore, the Elm Fork Preserve! It’s short distance and wide trails make it perfect for small kids, or anyone looking…
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center is a fantastic and beautiful nature preserve to explore! There is so much to explore here in such a small place, including prairie, forest, wetlands and views of the Trinity River. I highly recommend visiting,…
