Outdoors & Rec Archives | Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:46:56 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:46:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Copyright 2025 Dallas Observer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Dallas Observer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg Dallas Observer The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween Casts a Spell with These 9 Must-See Pop-Ups https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-31-days-of-halloween-casts-a-spell-with-these-8-must-see-events-40602855/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40602855 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-31-days-of-halloween-casts-a-spell-with-these-8-must-see-events-40602855/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:45:31 -0500 Arts & Culture Denton, the official Halloween Capital of Texas, celebrates October with 300+ spooky events and endless eerie surprises.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-31-days-of-halloween-casts-a-spell-with-these-8-must-see-events-40602855/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Yep, Those Are Goats Grazing Along Northaven Trail in Preston Hollow Right Now https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yep-those-are-goats-grazing-along-northaven-trail-in-preston-hollow-right-now-40606445/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40606445 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yep-those-are-goats-grazing-along-northaven-trail-in-preston-hollow-right-now-40606445/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:35:07 -0500 Arts & Culture We just found out our goats are watched. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yep-those-are-goats-grazing-along-northaven-trail-in-preston-hollow-right-now-40606445/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer First Look: A New Map of the Universal Kids Resort Coming to Frisco https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/first-look-a-new-map-of-the-universal-kids-resort-coming-to-frisco-40606242/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40606242 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/first-look-a-new-map-of-the-universal-kids-resort-coming-to-frisco-40606242/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:20:19 -0500 Arts & Culture Are ya ready, kids? SpongeBob, Shrek, Minions and more will be featured in the theme park's lands. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/first-look-a-new-map-of-the-universal-kids-resort-coming-to-frisco-40606242/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Tripping Out: Trading Texas Heat for This Wondrous System of Oklahoma Trails https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/talimena-state-park-in-oklahoma-makes-for-cool-getaway-from-dallas-23277871/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40593013 Bridget Thomason https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/talimena-state-park-in-oklahoma-makes-for-cool-getaway-from-dallas-23277871/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:05:10 -0500 Arts & Culture We're just going to pretend fall really is around the corner, OK?]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/talimena-state-park-in-oklahoma-makes-for-cool-getaway-from-dallas-23277871/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Tripping Out: Wound Up in the Mountains of Oklahoma https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winding-stair-mountains-make-easy-unforgettable-road-trip-from-dallas-23233801/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/winding-stair-mountains-make-easy-unforgettable-road-trip-from-dallas-23233801/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winding-stair-mountains-make-easy-unforgettable-road-trip-from-dallas-23233801/#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:50:00 -0500 Arts & Culture A weekend mountain escape awaits just a few hours north of the Red River.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winding-stair-mountains-make-easy-unforgettable-road-trip-from-dallas-23233801/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer A Journey of Surviving One of the Hardest Hikes in Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-dallas-hiking-rookie-takes-on-guadalupe-peak-trail-in-west-texas-23217048/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/a-dallas-hiking-rookie-takes-on-guadalupe-peak-trail-in-west-texas-23217048/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-dallas-hiking-rookie-takes-on-guadalupe-peak-trail-in-west-texas-23217048/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:03:41 -0500 Arts & Culture Spoiler alert: It's not for the weak.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-dallas-hiking-rookie-takes-on-guadalupe-peak-trail-in-west-texas-23217048/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Tripping Out: Chasing Waterfalls in West Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/madrid-falls-and-mexicano-falls-offer-easy-vacation-from-dallas-23176309/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/madrid-falls-and-mexicano-falls-offer-easy-vacation-from-dallas-23176309/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/madrid-falls-and-mexicano-falls-offer-easy-vacation-from-dallas-23176309/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Arts & Culture Among Big Bend's sprawling southwest wonder are a couple of gorgeous waterfalls worthy of the trek out west.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/madrid-falls-and-mexicano-falls-offer-easy-vacation-from-dallas-23176309/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Diving Into The Best Public Pools To Beat the Dallas Heat https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:22:11 -0500 Arts & Culture We've officially hit triple-digit weather in Dallas, so we're diving straight into Texas-shaped pools, rooftop watering holes and more among North Texas' roster of public pools.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Tripping Out: These New Mexico Gems Will Help You Evade The Dallas Heat https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/new-mexico-offers-great-summer-getaways-from-dallas-22684234/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/new-mexico-offers-great-summer-getaways-from-dallas-22684234/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/new-mexico-offers-great-summer-getaways-from-dallas-22684234/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:47:00 -0500 Arts & Culture From snowcapped mountains to stunning national forests, these New Mexico adventures offer a cool break from the harsh Texas summer.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/new-mexico-offers-great-summer-getaways-from-dallas-22684234/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Tulipalooza Is Canceled Because of Weather Damage, Affecting Local Nonprofits https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/waxahachies-tulipalooza-festival-canceled-after-storms-21944395/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/waxahachies-tulipalooza-festival-canceled-after-storms-21944395/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/waxahachies-tulipalooza-festival-canceled-after-storms-21944395/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:50:00 -0500 Arts & Culture After a string of storms destroyed this flower festival, nonprofit recipients need extra help.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/waxahachies-tulipalooza-festival-canceled-after-storms-21944395/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer