Fort Worth Convention and visitors Bureau Blog

Jennifer Garrison: Woman Worth Meeting

In December, Jennifer Garrison made the sort of history Title IX legislation was intended to encourage. TCU had decided to start a women’s triathlon program and named Garrison its first coach. The Horned Frogs became only the second Power 5 athletic department to add what the NCAA has designated an…

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Where to See Fall Foliage in Fort Worth

Few traditions better encompass the atmosphere of autumn than going outside to enjoy cooler air and colorful leaves. In North Texas, fallcolors typically peak in late November so you have plenty of time to prepare for your next outing. Here are our top spots to capture the changing seasons in Fort Worth…

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Urban Fishing in Fort Worth

The sport of fishing lends itself to maintaining a healthy separation. You don’t want your quarry to have too many hooks from which to choose. Luckily, you don’t have to travel a great distance to enjoy your socially distant pastime asFort Worth’s waterways offer a number of options for you to catch a few fish while not catching anything else. …

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Explore the Trinity River: Water Rentals in Fort Worth

The Trinity is the longest river entirely contained within the state of Texas. You can explore the city’s main waterway via self-propelled navigation thanks to vendors likeBackwoods Paddlesports who offer kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals on sunny days or launch your excursion from several locations along the river. …

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Parks Off-The-Beaten Path to Visit in Fort Worth

Stayingactive outdoors is important to our overall physical and mental health during this time -- all while maintaining social distancing. Lucky for us, Fort Worth contains nearly 300 parks that cover more than 12,000 acres. Here are 10 parks, and a sprinkle of trailheads, that are less trafficked. …

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Bike and Brunch Fort Worth

With the beautiful expanses of all 100+ miles of the Trinity Trails, and some really good directions courtesy of the Tarrant Regional Water District’s overlying trail maps, you can hike and crawl, or bike to brunch in Fort Worth…

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2 Hours in Downtown: 5 Miles in Fort Worth

The perfect walk around for visitors and locals looking to stretch their legs and get moving, this five-mile walking tour ofdowntown showcases the city's colorful history with stops at historical markers, modern attractions and restaurants as well as a scenic stroll on the trails. …

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