This post is the next in our series, Hidden Gems, where we visit places hidden in plain view, in and around Dallas, that we have explored this summer and in the past. You can access that series of posts here. Frisco Commons Park is hugely popular with most locals. For as long as I can remember, …
This post is the next in our series, Hidden Gems, where we visit places hidden in plain view, in and around Dallas, that we have explored this summer and in the past. You can access that series of posts here. Last week, while researching neighborhood parks, I came across this hidden gem, Prairie Creek Park …
A few weeks ago, while researching some aspect of local travel, I came across the Frisco Public Art program and immediately became captivated by the very thought. Since then, I have tried to look for various art pieces on display on the roads, parks, city offices, and fire stations of Frisco. Far as I can …
A few years ago, while waiting for Miss JJ to finish her skating lessons at the rink in McKinney, I took a detour to visit the Crape Myrtle Park nearby and was pleasantly surprised to see such a wide variety of crape myrtles. Since then, I have visited a couple of times, but as is …
Our first introduction to Erwin Park in McKinney came when Missy JJ was getting her senior photos done. Her photographer took us to other locations in the area before completing the evening at the Park. And even though it was early spring, the drive through the Park bowled us over. Of course, following that, we …
Like most people, our family has been trying out several hikes and trails, exploring nature in our backyards during this pandemic. Two weeks ago, the kids and I went to Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco. Our family lived in Plano for many years, and we were completely unaware of the existence of this park. But …
As part of our local explorations, we visited the Texas Sculpture Garden and the Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. We visited the Hidden Cove Park in Frisco, on a summery June afternoon for a beach day. Hidden Cove Park, on Lake Lewisville, is a privately owned park and marine, spread out over 470 acres. …