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Imagine meandering through a botanical garden on a moonlit evening, picnicking under a canopy of trees beside a shimmering lake, or taking in the sunset as you hike through natural grasslands. It's all waiting for you here in Dallas/Fort Worth - and we've created the perfect itinerary to get you started. Simply print this five-stop tour or click around and create your own unique outdoor adventure. Then pack up the sunscreen, a picnic blanket and your favorite pair of shades. It's time to get reacquainted with the great outdoors.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Address:

9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Texas, 76135

Phone:

(817) 237-1111

Hours:

Open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). Winter Hours (Oct - Apr): Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours (May - Sept): Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hardwicke In

Website:

http://www.fwnaturecenter.org

Arlington

River Legacy Parks & Living Science Center

Address:

701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Texas, 76006

Phone:

(817) 860-6752

Hours:

The Parks are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Website:

http://www.riverlegacy.org/

McKinney

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Address:

1 Nature Place, Texas, 75069

Phone:

(972) 562-5566

Hours:

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on these major holidays: New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve and New Year' Eve, the museum closes early at 3:00 pm.