Value wise, this has to be one of the best of the best. Even without thinking about value, this…read moreplace is pretty cool. What do I know about fish? Not much. How much do I care about fish? Probably about the same amount as the average Joe or Jane. They've got fish in tanks on displays, as well as crocodiles (not in tanks though, but in their own enclosure). They've got an exhibit on models of fish caught over the year. Some get pretty big and impressive as well as an insane amount of lures. They have a quick little show with a giant tank and diver in it teaching about the different fish there. We followed it with a tram tour around the fishery. They showed where the fish was kept and explain the process. Towards the end they'll offer to let you off so you can walk back through their marsh walkway or take you back on the tram. We opted for the walk since it was such a beautiful day out and it was scenic and a good short walk to get the heart going. My favorite part was the fishing pond they have. They'll even set you up with rod and lures to fish there as part of your admission. Before they send you off, they'll give you a quick little spiel to get you started. Ask if you're needing more information. The man running this station is super helpful! We didn't catch anything but it was still a lot of fun. We did see others catch fish. Highly recommend, especially if you have children!

I appreciate the work being done by TPWD. the facility is nice, clean, and not too big. Short…read morepresentation and fish feeding at the aquarium was good. Lots of smaller aquariums showcasing various native fish. Ride the tram and take the short walk back on the "wetlands trail" (not wet) and enjoy the birds and the scenery. Be prepared for lots of kids if the school busses are present.

Great place to visit. Quiet and petty. Found a secret waterfall too. Towns people are super nice…read moreand the lake has lots of places to picnic

Beautiful lake and waterfall. It's a great place to bring small boats, go fishing, and even to…read moreswim. The waterfall is the real hidden gem here though. It is quite a scene to see.

Nice park situated on a small lake. My wife and I were up for the Ennis Bluebonnet trails and…read morecamped for 2 nights. We had a nice campsite near the edge of the lake. It was spring so not too bad with bugs. There was a huge thunderstorm the first night so the ground was really soggy the next day. Our tent did not leak but the next day when the sun was out we unpegged it and turned it over for the bottom and the ground beneath to dry out. We had our dog and she and I did several walks on trails. The park restrooms were fine, they do a great job of keeping them clean. About the only negative thing was the erosion next to where we parked our truck, almost a 10 inch drop off but I see this a lot at Texas state parks. I wish the Texas state government would put more into maintenance.

Purtis Creek State Park has great spots for fishing and hiking. I was hopeful to see a beaver by…read moretheir namesake trail but didn't. The Wolfpen Hike Trails weren't too challenging and I didn't see anyone on the paths.

Great place for picnic, fishing and grandkids love swimming just wish it wasn't so mossy when you…read moreswim but love that you have life jackets for the kids to use we love it here also the new floating deck need more of them and long piers to fish from.

This is such a beautiful spot just a few minutes from my home. It's so peaceful out here. There are…read moreno motorized boats allowed on the lake. You can bring a kayak/ canoe etc. and throughout the lake are life vests for the kiddos. So please be sure to utilize them. Keep the kids safe.

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.

Such a beautiful place to walk around, I would just be careful since there are snakes and…read morealligators.

Alan has the gear and knowledge to put you on the fish at Cedar Creek Lake. He knows his stuff and…read moreis a hoot to fish with. Would definitely recommend Alan.

Allen is an excellent guide. Even with high winds and rough conditions Allen found a way to get a…read morelimit in the box!!! I'll be back!!!

The guys had another great day of fishing with Big Crappie. We fished with Dakota and he is full…read moreservice, he had the fish off my hook and in the cooler, help with snags, and got us on the fish. We fished crappie and white bass, caught a few. Thanks again for a great day. I will be back!

After the horrible floods struck Hill Country just two weeks before my wife and I had a vacation…read morescheduled there, we changed our trip plans and headed to Cedar Creek Lake. We love fishing together so we booked a morning with BigCrappie. We had a great trip with Dakota! Not always easy to find the fish in the middle of the summer but he got us on white bass and crappie. When one spot or technique didn't produce, we'd move on. Not only were we happy with the fishing results, he's a really fun young man and we enjoyed chatting with him over the course of the morning. Thanks!

great park , but do no work for owners or they rip you off. as long as there for self great park…read morefor what it is. Calvin will rip you off if you work for him though so be careful. he is selfish. park itself is great.

I would strongly suggest skipping this business. The owner and his son(Alex and Calvin Wilcher)…read morewere extremely rude. We had some nitrox tanks that we just wanted air in as they don't provide nitrox. The son said he couldn't put normal air in them without them being oxygen scrubbed. We tried to explain that it was safe and he may be misunderstanding the process but if that was shop standard then that's fine, we just wanted to understand what the reasoning was and either learn something we didn't know or teach something he didn't. He said he would have to go ask the owner(his dad) and that he was almost an instructor and that he was learning about the dangers of filling nitrox tanks with air. He got his dad and who said if he filled our tanks with air that it would ruin our tanks and that they would need to be oxygen scrubbed. I explained to him that I've had my tanks filled at many shops and that's the first time someone tried saying they couldn't do it. He said it was both illegal and highly dangerous. He aggressively explained that he had been doing this for 30 something years and that he wasn't going to do it. I said that's fine, it's your shop so we don't mind abiding his rule but that I was trying to understand and that I believe he was mistaken on the process. I explained I'm both an instructor and certified to do air fills and well as nitrox fills. He said he wrote the manual and that he could get it and show me where it says that. I at first said no that's fine but then said "actually, and I'm not trying to argue, but I would like to see where you're getting that from because it's not the standard" he said "you can google it. You've already pissed me off and I'm not wasting my time on you". He was pissed off because we were trying to explain how putting air into a nitrox cylinder would not just cause it to explode and that it needed to be scrubbed before turning it back into air tank without an enriched air marking. Or if you were going to use an unusual nitrox mix such as something higher than 40%. We were extremely dissatisfied with the owner and his son. I believe it was his wife that was trying to calm him down for raising his voice at me but he wouldn't have it. I told them it's ok and I wasn't trying to argue just trying to understand and that I was no longer interested in diving there. His reply, "good. You've pissed me off and I don't want you diving here anyway" Honestly some of the very worst customer service I have ever recieved anywhere. If any of my employees had ever acted that way I would have fired them. If you want to go somewhere with amazing customer service, very friendly and doesn't get angry with asking how their shop works and their standards, go to The scuba Ranch about an hour away.

I would highly recommend. Top notch people. We will definitely be going back! Very clean lodging…read more Meals are great they even cater to special diets. If anyone in your party requires one. Well worth the money.

Absoutly had the best time at this hunting destination. Came all the way from Wyoming to hunt hogs…read morehere and the ranch, the staff, the owner and my guide Matthew did not disappoint!! Can't wait to come back. Thanks to Doc and all the staff!!