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.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
