Just north of the small Texas Town of Ladonia lies the Sulpher River. More of a river bed, as the…read moreusual trickle of water no longer qualifies as a river. However, the river bed is what you want in this case. The area is littered with fossils from 50 million years ago and older! I found this river bed 35 years ago before anyone came here. After some significant discoveries over the years, quite a few people come for a pleasant outing. Not far away was discovered the ancient petrified sea turtle that now hangs in the Perot museum in downtown Dallas. If you have seen it then you probably just said Wow! That came from here? Yes. In addition, the new lake thats being built will flood this area so, there is no time to waste. It deserves at least one trip out here! Good hunting!

When is the last time you watched a moonrise - shifting from fluorescent pink to bright yellow?…read more When did you last see the stars so clear and plentiful that you could see the Milky Way? Some moments in nature are too precious to recount - too difficult to write into a review. If you live in the city like I do, these moments are a much-needed fuel - so rich and refreshing!! Based on this second experience at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulfur Unit, I HIGHLY recommend an overnight cabin stay! **Cabins can be booked a maximum of three months in advance.** Equipped with full restrooms including powerful, hot showers, two full beds (must bring own linens for all needs), a futon, 4-top table and chairs, 3/4 fridge/freezer combo, drip coffee maker, stove top with two heating elements, AC and heat, a back balcony with grill and picnic table, and a lakeside fire pit, we wanted for NOTHING and ENJOYED IT ALL!

The wife and I rode our Harley out here on Saturday, September 9. We enjoyed driving the windy…read moreroads of the park and finding our own private spot on the lake. It was only five dollars a person to get in for the day. The main office was very clean and organized and the bathrooms were clean and we also purchased a few keepsakes. I am not an RVer but they have lots of nice shady spots. Some that are pull through and some you have to back into. It looked like all of the spots had a gazebo type cover. They also have cabins you can rent out; some thing my wife and I discussed for the future. It was very quiet and covered in a lot of trees and seemed like a very nice place to camp. As we drove out, we had the unexpected surprise of seeing 3 deer in one spot and two more in another.

This is a great park at the community center in Rowlett that is next to the water park at the…read morecommunity center. Great resource in the community center! Has its own toddler area, swings, slides, and a sand pit with Dino bones. Great for all ages and enough seating for parents to relax and watch their kids

Newly updated yet again and looking so great! So many shaded areas which is nice for Texas for…read moresure. Plenty of options for all ages and abilities.

2024- Yelp 100 Challenge - #50…read more If you're in the area, I recommend stopping in for a photo opportunity and to check out the Veterans Memorial. The memorial is located beside the Eiffel Tower, so it is a nice rest break. Fun Fact this location is open 24 hours and light up at night showing the colors of the Texas Flag.

Hey, no better place than December in Paris. And you can't visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel…read moreTower!! It was a pretty cute and funny place especially since my husband now keeps saying he has taken me to Paris Another must see if you're in the area.

Harmony park is really neat and has several instruments you can play with like bells, xylophone,…read moretubular bells or chimes, and more. It's a nice hidden gem in Paris Texas.

I highly recommend Little Ridge Park for R.V. parking due to its gated community, shed, maintain…read moreyards , washer and dryer amenities, and dog park, all within minutes of Lavon Lake. The community is welcoming, but I think fixing the roads is essential, as the current rocky roads can be a nuisance for residents who take pride in their vehicles. I give you a 4 star because of the roads . Other than that you would be a 5 I hope to see new roads in the near future.

Nice place for a picnic by the lake. No real water access for swimming. Beautiful place.read more

Opposite the court house and the First United Methodist Church, this park opened in 2016. The park…read moreincludes a harmony musical playground, splash pad, green space, walking path, food truck court, public restrooms and spaces for downtown and church parking. It's was April when I visited, so the splash pad was not yet open but the musical playground was available and I smacked a few notes out on the tubes. Fun! [Review 713 of 2024 - 475 in Texas - 21744 overall]

All day fun. The kids had a great day. Convenient and clean…read more ...and the kids made friends with the local kids already there.

Very nice, spacious park. Clean and large playground area, fenced in. Nice pond, and clean picnic…read moreareas.

Bison and bees and alligators, oh my!…read more There is so much to do here in addition to nature walks. Large pavilions are available by reservation for family, church, or corporate retreats. Lakes and ponds serve novice anglers. Native woodlands and prairie grasses are adorned by curated gardens. This review hasn't even scratched the surface of the things to see and do here.

I first heard about Mineola years ago when I came here for a yoga retreat on my birthday. This is a…read moretown you would never expect has its own charm to it. Since then it holds a special place in my heart! Love that they have a nature preserve to showcase the beauty that is east Texas. If you are seeking quiet and serenity and all the nature views come here. Lots of options as well in the area if you are looking to hike or run. Also not too far from Tyler State Park but this is lovely if you are looking for something more on the smaller scale. Check online for hours of the park. They do events here as well. Awesome views to catch the sunrise. And best of all not too far of a drive from DFW if you are seeking a little oasis of a place. Take pics and enjoy.