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Coppell Nature Park Highlight
Coppell Nature Park Highlight
By: Jeremy Magee A local gem, Coppell Nature Park is 66 acres of woodland and blackland prairie within Wagon Wheel Park in the western portion of the city. Although there... Read more...
Northshore Trail
Northshore Trail Highlight
By: Jeremy Magee The Northshore Trail is a highly popular local trail that stretches from Grapevine to Flower Mound and covers 22.5 miles – in fact it is the most... Read more...
10 Paved Trails in DFW
By: Haley Cottey Hiking is amazing for our mental, spiritual and physical health and it is so therapeutic to get on a trail and feel separated from the chaos of the city. We are so fortunate to have many green spaces available to us in DFW but sometimes weather is not always on our side. Rain and floods can damage dirt trails and hiking or biking on the trails while they are muddy can cause even more damage. Most trails in DFW are maintained by volunteers and take more work... Read more...
LLELA Nature Preserve
LLELA Nature Preserve
By: Jeremy Magee Brew Up Before Your Hike at Novel Coffee Roasters Brew Up After Your Hike at Legacy Hall LLELA Nature Preserve is a nearly 2,600-acre wilderness located in Lewisville,... Read more...
Twelve Hills Nature Center
Twelve Hills Nature Center
By: Haley Cottey Deep in the heart of the Oak Cliff community, you will find a beautiful green space perfect for a short escape into nature. Twelve Hills Nature Center's... Read more...
DFW Trail Highlight - John F. Burke Nature Preserve
DFW Trail Highlight - John F. Burke Nature Preserve
By: Jeremy Magee A partnership between the City of Farmers Branch, the Valwood Improvement Authority & the North Texas Tollway Authority, the preserve is located just off Valley View Lane... Read more...
Composting Made Easy
The Bokashi system decreases the time it takes to produce finished compost significantly and is a super easy system. It also allows you to compost ALL food scraps including meat and bones. Join our workshop to learn how it works. Read more...
Squabble Creek
DFW Trail Highlight - Squabble Creek
By: Haley Cottey ExploreMore DFW Trail Highlight: Squabble Creek  Squabble Creek is a neighborhood favorite and enjoyed by many! It is approximately 5 miles and has 6 different loops surrounding... Read more...
Backpacking Eagle Rock Loop
Eagle Rock Loop from DFW: A Weekend Backpacking Guide (2–3 Days)
A 27-mile, waterfall-filled loop just 4 hours from DFW. Timing, direction, and pro tips—then grab our printable ERL PDF guide. Read more...
Support Local Business at Local Outfitters
Support these local DFW Outfitters
By: Haley Cottey If 2020 taught us anything, it was how important it is to explore local and support local! When traveling is difficult, exploring local trails and activities is... Read more...
Mindfulness in Movement
5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Nature
By: Alycia Mantooth What do you think of when hear the word “mindfulness?” Do you picture stillness, silence, someone seated cross-legged on a cushion? The “perfect” atmosphere for mindfulness is... Read more...
Best Hiking in Dallas Fort Worth
Hiking in DFW Part 2
By: Haley Cottey I often hear things like "I grew up in California and moved here a few years ago. There is just nothing to do here" and while I totally... Read more...