Texas Trotter

  For families living in the Dallas area, take note!  Running from April 9th all the way to May 2nd, Dallas is showcasing its MLK Food Park. This experimental block located in southern Dallas’ historic Forest District features a weekly rotation of food trucks and trailers, vendors, musicians, and entertainers all seeking to provide an ideal fun and family-friendly experience for neighborhood residents and the Dallas community at large.  For those of you looking for a fun afternoon out, or just those of you with a craving for some of the best local truck food in the area, this is a great opportunity to go out and enjoy some good sun while also taking part in your lovely Dallas community! There will also be extra features included such as public art, greenspace, community flowerbeds, a children’s play area, and more! On days with good weather, it’s really a sight to see and you can’t put a price on meeting some great people at this welcoming Dallas gathering space.  Da...

Is there anyplace as perfect and serene as Discovery Green?  I highly doubt it. Year-round, the park provides excellent attractions and services for the Downtown Houston community, whether it’s for special holiday events or social gatherings. One of the more striking features of Discovery Green is its massive outdoor skating rink.  This rink is the perfect weekend activity for family and friends alike, with guests having the chance to skate and glide beneath the sparkling city lights of Downtown Houston. And now, every Wednesday night starting at 5 pm, visitors have the chance to party like rockstars on the rink while DJ Chocolate plays all the latest hits.  While a reduced number of tickets will be sold in order to maintain proper Covid-19 social distancing protocol, you can still purchase your tickets in advance online to ensure contactless service. Masks will additionally be required in order to keep everyone safe and healthy.  Houston is the KING of affordable li...

Houston is a great city. It is also, according to experts and enthusiasts of the supernatural, incredibly haunted . That’s right--a regular ghost-buffet! For those of you who love the idea of taking a thrilling ghost-focused outing, Houston is full of plenty of exciting supernatural spots to offer!  Directly nearby the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park is one of the best places to visit in the area! But now, as the Spring sun touches down from the sky and night emerges, gloomy ghouls begin to haunt the city as ghosts emerge from their daytime slumber.  Now, thanks to tour guides Edward S. Burns and Doc. Strangeway, guests can take a detailed tour through some of the most haunted spots across Hermann Park. There, you’ll get an in-depth history of all the most famous ghost sightings throughout the city. It’s the perfect way to enjoy some post-Halloween fun for friends and family. And if you’re a parent with a little one, don’t worry! The event features two different touring options--a ...

Spring is here, or at least it will be here in Texas very soon. What better way to enjoy the season than experiencing the magic that is the great outdoors? Enjoying some quality nature can really help when it comes to getting the fresh air and exercise your body needs to be at its best! And since you’ve probably been hitting the couch for so many months like I have thanks to Covid, it’s definitely a good idea to go out and experience some quality time out and about.  Located on 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway , McKinney Falls State Park is the perfect place to spend a day out in nature, complete with natural limestone formations and scenic wooded areas perfect for an afternoon hike. The green forest trails are also excellent for biking and guests can even enjoy some quality time at campsites and cabins when they’re ready to unwind. Enjoy an introspective look at Austin’s indigenous vegetation and wildlife, along with a beautiful view of Onion Creek flowing into the falls. There’s even ...

Dallas really never stops surprising me when it comes to its attractions and architecture. Just the other day, they announced the construction of a huge brand-new interactive fountain. The fountain will be situated at Klyde Warren Park and will be designed to serve as an ideal place for all Dallas residents to gather and admire the city’s artistic atmosphere. But that’s not the major drawing point of this magnificent new development. Once completed, the fountain stands to be the largest and tallest water fountain in the world . You heard me--the proud Lonestar State will be home to a record-breaking attraction that no one has ever seen. It’s quite an impressive feat if you ask me.  The area near Klyde Warren Park is a true marvel; a green spot in the heart of the cityscape. For residents living near the region, the park provides a space for all Dallas residents to congregate and take in the true breadth of the city surrounding them. Once the fountain is in place, the area will be a...