Turtle Creek Park is one of the prettiest green spaces near downtown Dallas—and it connects to miles of creekside paths and parks. Here’s what to know about parking, hours, Arlington Hall, the trail and the parks from Reverchon to Lakeside.
We are blessed to live just five minutes from Lakeside Park, the beautiful Highland Park green space most people know as Dallas’ Teddy Bear Park. Here is my local guide to finding the bears, parking, taking photos, and exploring the park.
Everything to know before you go: the Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos in their final year, the best photo spots, and how to plan around the crowds.
After twelve years, the Dallas Arboretum is retiring its 12 Days of Christmas gazebos. The 2026 season is the final one — here’s what’s happening and how to see them.
Flippen Park in Highland Park is one of the prettiest hidden gems in Dallas. Discover its iconic gazebo, seasonal flowers, fountain, photos, and why it’s worth visiting.
Discover the best Dallas hidden gems in the DFW area, from peaceful parks and unique experiences to cozy coffee shops and local favorites you might not expect. Based on years of living in Dallas and exploring the area, this local’s guide highlights must-visit spots in and around the city.
A complete guide to the Ennis Bluebonnet Trail in 2026, including the best places to see bluebonnets near Dallas, peak bloom timing, and photo spots.
A perfectly balanced 3-day Dallas itinerary, including the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and things to do. As a local, these are the things I tell friends and family to do on a weekend visiting Dallas!
Planning a visit to Texas Tulips in Pilot Point? This 2026 guide covers season dates, peak bloom timing, prices, photo tips, and the best time to avoid crowds at the most popular tulip farm near Dallas.
If you’re looking for a relaxing, close-to-home adventure on the water, Sail With Scott offers one of the most unique experiences in the Dallas–Fort Worth
It’s fall, y’all! And with that comes all of the fall-themed things: pumpkin spice lattes, scented candles, cooler weather (a bit), and best of all,
It’s fall, y’all! And Hall’s Pumpkin Farm knows how to do fall right. Halls Pumpkin Farm is a fantastic pumpkin patch in Grapevine, TX that
Honestly, the first time we headed to the State Fair of Texas, this Marylander wasn’t really looking forward to it. All I’d heard was that
Last weekend, Harrison and I discovered what has to be the best vineyard near Dallas. San Martino Winery is a family-owned winery in Rockwall, TX
If you follow my blog, you know that I love visiting popular places in Dallas – there’s so much to explore! And the crazy thing
