Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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 should be on your must see list,…
Caprock Canyon State Park
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 out to West Texas, it’s close to…
LLELA Nature Preserve
The LLELA Nature Preserve (LLELA = Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area) is a linear nature preserve just south of Lewisville Lake. There is a fee to enter, and call ahead to make sure they are open (after heavy rains or…
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!
Turner Falls
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 to drive to see one. It’s worth the…
Northaven Trail
Built along an easement for power lines, Northaven Trail is a linear concrete path that makes good use of the byway, as it cuts across North Dallas. The trail crosses many major roads (Hillcrest, Preston, Inwood, Midway, Marsh, Webbchapel), and…
River Legacy Park
A beautiful park located in Arlington, River Legacy is right between Dallas and Fort Worth. There is something for everyone here: A well designed DORBA off road trail that is good for all levels, almost 8 miles of concrete trails…
White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is without a doubt the most popular trail in the Dallas side of the metroplex. No matter when you come out here, you will find people biking, running, walking or blading around the lake. Sail boats and…
Cedar Hill State Park
While there are a few other trails here at Cedar Hill State park, the DORBA trail is the reason to visit! This was the original mountain bike trail built by the DORBA organization, and is a beautiful trail through the…
Fort Worth Nature Center
The Fort Worth Nature Center is a sprawling area off the banks of Lake Worth, in NorthWest Fort Worth. This nature center has many types of terrains, from flat prarie to hilly walks along a rocky canyon. You can wander…
