• Hiking,  State Parks,  Texas,  USA

    Best State Parks in North Texas for an Outdoor Getaway

    May 12, 2020 /

    North Texas has been my home for the past seven years. However, it wasn’t until recently that I began to have a desire to explore and share my close-to-home adventures. As a lover of the outdoors, I have compiled a list of my favorite state parks in North Texas that are easily accessible from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and provide ample opportunities for adventure. Maybe we can thank the Coronavirus Pandemic for giving many of us perspective and realizing that you don’t have to fly half-way across the world to experience adventure and beauty. I know for me, it took a pandemic to realize that I can find beauty in…

  • Hiking,  State Parks,  Texas

    Eisenhower State Park: Exploring the Texas – Oklahoma Border

    April 28, 2020 /

    When I first moved to North Texas, I thought this part of the state was nothing but flat and plain. As a girl who grew up on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, I missed the varied landscapes and hills. But did you know that you can find hills along with rugged and steep rock cliffs right here in North Texas? Well, you can, at Eisenhower State Park on the shoreline of Lake Texoma. These rocky cliffs make for the perfect outdoor adventure not more than an hour from our home in Dallas. How to Get to Eisenhower State Park Eisenhower State Park is located only an hour north…