Growing from the 35-acre Greer Island Nature Center, the current 3,600-acre
refuge offers an interpretive center, hiking and self-guided nature trails.
Bison are often seen mingling with white-tailed deer. Open May–Sept.. 8 a.m.–7
p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.–Sun., and Oct.–April 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Admission charge. 10 miles northwest of downtown (two miles past Lake Worth
bridge) on Jacksboro Highway (Texas 199). 817/392-7410. www.fwnaturecenter.org.
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
