Location Review

Sam Knob Trail and Lookout

Discover the rugged beauty of Sam Knob Trail, nestled just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Hendersonville, NC. A strenuous 1.25-mile hike leads to Sam Knob Lookout, offering breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore nearby trails like the Art Loeb Trail for more adventure. A must-stop along the Parkway journey.

Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose TX

Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Texas, offers a unique outdoor experience with its expansive stony terrain. Ideal for family outings, it allows for climbing and water activities along the Paluxy/Brazos Rivers. However, its popularity often leads to crowding. A solid choice for travelers passing through Glen Rose, the park is an enjoyable stop rather than a main destination.

South Mountains State Park – Jacob Fork Access

South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, NC, offers well-maintained facilities and stunning views of High Shoals Falls, accessible through diverse hiking trails. While the park provides numerous amenities like camping and picnic areas, trails are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly, and reaching the waterfall peak is physically demanding.

DFW Founders Plaza Airport Observation Area

If you like watching airplanes take off and land – and let’s be honest, who doesn’t? – then the DFW Founders Plaza Airport Observation Area is a site you won’t want to miss. PROS FREE! An inexpensive activity for the whole family A great educational opportunity Picnic tables available Lots of grassy space if you […]

Farmers Branch Historical Park

Farmers Branch Historical Park is a quaint little place located on 27 acres in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch. It’s a great place to walk and take in some history, and best of all it connects with a lot of other sights and walking paths in the area. Historical Buildings There are several historical […]

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois Unit

Ray Roberts Lake State Park is a Texas State Park located, as luck would have it, on Lake Ray Roberts. This park has nine different units, two of which are their own parks located across the lake from one another. We visited the Isle du Bois Unit because of its Randy Bell Scenic walking trail […]

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is an expansive space that seeks to restore and protect the native plants and animals in this section of Oklahoma. It’s a wonderful place to get away from the city and observe the raw beauty of the area. Where It’s At Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is a rugged […]

Mineola Nature Preserve

Location Data Address: 4429 SE Loop 564, 1860 Co Rd 2724, Mineola, TX 75773 Coordinates: 32.623, -95.465 The Mineola Nature Preserve is a very unique location that offers just about every activity you might expect in a park and then some! There’s incredible wildlife and lots of space to enjoy however you want! Where It’s […]

Old Zoo Nature Trails: Hiking Through Abandoned Ruins

Location Data Address: Co Rd 112, Cisco, TX 76437 Coordinates: 31.392, -99.174 Hiking trails that wind through the abandoned ruins of an old zoo… that’s pretty awesome. I’m making this our first location-related post because this is one of my favorite places we’ve visited. We’ve been to this site twice – once in October 2021 […]

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