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people sit and saunter along plano's waterfront boardwalk.

11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain

by Sydni Ellis

| July 30, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | outdoor recreation | plano | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, there are so many things to do in Plano, Texas. Check out 11 of our favorite activities.
a lake in texas with trees growing up out of it

Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?

by Joey Held

| July 28, 2025

Community | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WATER
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
people walk and hike along a shady trail in houston, texas

8 Houston hikes with plenty of shade

by Tyler Francischine

| July 2, 2025

CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | hiking | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoor recreation | THINGS TO DO
You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes.