The Fort Worth Nature Center’s bison herd is one of its biggest draws. Photos courtesy of Fort Worth Nature Center unless otherwise noted. By Amy Martin June 7, 2016 Are these on your hiking bucket […]
North Texas Wild: 7 best places for long hikes in DFW
photo: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas offers 8 miles of trails on 120 acres. Courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy By Amy Martin April 5, 2016 Escape from the urban stress and get in shape […]
North Texas Wild: Nature news for the wintertime blues
Jan. 19, 2015 By Amy Martin Brrrr! Not the greatest of hiking weather this time of year. Here are some options to get your nature on without getting cold, plus ways to help support parks… […]
Kiamichi Mountains of southeast Okahoma: Blue Ridge of the west
by Amy Martin Kiamichi Mountains, here we come! Our goal: the Talimena Scenic Drive in full fall foliage splendor. Spending three days in southeast Oklahoma and a touch of Arkansas. We’re taking Dotty and […]
Resources: Trinity River & Great Trinity Forest
GROUPS AND SITES • Groundwork Dallas Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and improving access to the Great Trinity Forest, the Trinity River, White Rock Creek and the Elm Fork Green Belt. • Dallas County Open Space […]
Upper White Rock Creek Trails: Keeton Park north to Scyene DART
Vista, Vista! Upper White Rock Creek Trails: Keeton Park north to Scyene DART A warm afternoon in the waning days of fall, exploring the ridge trails overlooking the valley of Oak and White Rock Creeks. […]
North Texas Wild: Your guide to exploring the Great Trinity Forest
North Texas Wild: Your guide to exploring the Great Trinity Forest This is the second part of Amy Martin’s coverage of the Great Trinity Forest. Part 1: Who’s Watching Out for the Great Trinity Forest […]
North Texas Wild: Escape the heat at these green retreats
By Amy Martin, Mon., Aug. 25, 2014 / Summers in Texas extend deep into September, even October. Months after the longest day, the ground continues to absorb and radiate heat. Trapped in our air-conditioned […]