Outdoors
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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.
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.
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.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)
Unplug and go hiking, take a guided bird walk, kayak and canoe, and visit a historic settlement at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). This preserve is over 2,600 acres with the Trinity River running through it.
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve is an 800 acre park in suburban Plano with hiking and biking trails, a pond for kayaking and canoeing, horseback trails, and ropes course. This preserve is blackland prairie, woodland forest, hiking trails and a wide boardwalk that is an easy walk for all ages and all abilities.
