Dark Skies Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Dark Sky Program ensures that there will always be great escapes to be able to see the most stars. Find out the best places to see those big Texas stars.
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Outdoors
Top 5 Places to See Fall Tree Color in Texas
Top 5 Places to See Fall Tree Color in Texas Cooler overnight temperatures bring a spectacular showing of colorful trees during the fall in Texas. During weather that begs for outdoor adventures, hike trails to view bright colors of red, orange, gold, yellow, burgundy and copper. While we may be no New England when it comes
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Top 5 Fall Family Hikes in Dallas-Fort Worth
Top 5 Fall Family Hikes in Dallas-Fort Worth Texas in Fall is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the cooler temperatures and see the leaves changing colors. Within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, there are some great kid-friendly hikes and each with their on unique hiking features. Our top 5 Fall family-friendly hikes in the
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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Plano, Texas Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, Texas is 200 acres of blackland prairie with native grasses, wildflowers and trees to explore. There are three types of trails: 3 miles of paved trailways (wheelchair access), 3 miles of unpaved walking trails and almost 3 miles of off-road cycling trails. There
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Cedar Ridge Preserve
Cedar Ridge Preserve Dallas, Texas Located just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, the Cedar Ridge Preserve is over 600 acres of hills, hiking trails, native trees, ponds and wildflowers. This escape from the city has over 9 miles of hiking trails to explore. The trails range from smooth and easy with no incline, to more
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Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve
Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve Allen, Texas Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve is a 72 acre meadow retreat of wildflowers and butterflies hidden in a bustling suburb. This meadow is protected to restore native flowers and grasses and provide habitat for essential pollinators and protect biodiversity. This meadow is great for kids due to it’s 2 mile circle loop
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Post Oak Creek fossil hunting
During the Cretaceous period 145 million years ago, most of Texas was covered by a shallow sea. Post Oak Creek in Sherman, Texas has shark tooth fossils that kids can find for their own ancient treasure hunt!
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Bastrop State Park
Located 30 miles east of Austin, Bastrop State Park provides a great escape from the city. Bastrop State Park has plenty for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, including camping, hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, geocaching and wildlife viewing.
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Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is 3,621 acres, making it one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It consists of prairie, woodland, wetlands and the Trinity River that allows for hiking and canoeing and guided or self-guided tours.
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Dinosaur Valley State Park
Walk in the ancient dinosaurs footprints at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Granbury, for a unique kid-friendly outdoor experience. This State Park is a favorite due to its beautiful limestone and oak terrain, rolling hills, refreshing river water, fishing, camping, horseback riding, birdwatching, biking and hiking.
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