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Fort Worth Family Fun in July

Posted On June 30, 2017 | Autumn Rose Reo

Summer is in full swing and so are all the ways you can have a blast in Cowtown this July! We have the coolest ways to enjoy summer for the whole family. From splashing in the water, celebrating our country’s birthday to flying high with Peter Pan, the sky’s the limit for family fun in Fort Worth.
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10 Things to Know About the Chisholm Trail

Posted On March 28, 2017 | Sarah Covington

We've talked a lot about the cattle drive this year, but what exactly is it and what's the historical importance of it? Local historian Doug Harman helps break it down with these 10 must-know facts about the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. WHAT IS A CATTLE DRIVE? It is the movement of
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Chasing the Chisholm Trail Into the Stockyards

Posted On March 19, 2017 | Laurie James

As we celebrate the 150 th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail , it’s especially fitting to talk about the path that the original Trail carved through what we now call the Stockyards National Historic District. At the time of Trail, the Main Street Bridge did not exist for cowboys to herd cattle across
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5 Horse Friendly Spots in Fort Worth

Posted On January 19, 2016 | Josie Villa-Singleton

Folks visiting with horses in tow have a few options. We've rounded up five spots that let you take a load off and sit a spell. Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities Easily the most horse-friendly attraction in Fort Worth, the Will Rogers Memorial Center plays host to numerous equestrian
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National Day of the American Cowboy

Posted On July 20, 2015 | Cori Jo Navarro

Without the courage of American Cowboys, the West would not be the place it is today. Men and women from various backgrounds braved dangerous terrain with unwelcoming inhabitants, to fuel the cattle industry. Their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication is the heart of the West and Fort Worth. Staying
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