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…
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…
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…
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…
SOPAC Trail
The SOPAC trail, or Southern Pacific Trail, is a 5.5 mile trail, built on a former railroad corridor. Part of the East Dallas bike trail system, it provides connections to several other trails in the area. It’s a linear paved…
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…
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,…
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Garland is home to a beautiful forest following a scenic creek, in ravines up to 40 feet deep in places. It’s seperated into two areas, one to the east which is a mix of…
































