Travel and Outdoors

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Fitness
Find your new training buddy at these 7 local running groups
Running groups can help you make friends while you pound the pavement.
February 25, 2026 12:00 PM
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Kate Mazade
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City
Best spots to take photos in Fort Worth, TX
Whether you need a scenic backdrop for family, graduation, or holiday photos, we know just the spot. Check out our life of photo-worthy backdrops in Fort Worth
May 7, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge welcomes a new bison calf
Meet the littlest new addition of the bison herd at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
May 4, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
Grand opening set for Dickies Skate Plaza
The Near Southside skate park will open Saturday, April 29.
April 26, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Restaurants
7 farm-to-table restaurants in Fort Worth
Try these restaurants using sustainably sourced ingredients produced in the local community.
April 24, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
A Wilder Vision for the Fort Worth Zoo
Phase 3 of the $130-million campaign is set to open this summer.
April 21, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Tourism and Hospitality
5 hotels to consider for your next Fort Worth staycation
We all deserve a break every once in a while — kick back and relax with a Fort Worth staycation.
April 14, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Entertainment
Friday on the Green in the Near Southside
Bring the whole family for a free, outdoor concert.
April 10, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
100 years of Texas State Parks: Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track back in time with this outdoor adventure in Glen Rose.
April 7, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Fitness
Where to play pickleball in Fort Worth
Check out our guide to Fort Worth’s indoor and outdoor pickleball courts.
April 6, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
15 facts you didn’t know about Funkytown
We’re bringing you some interesting facts about Fort Worth and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
May 30, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
FTWtoday’s adult summer reading list
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including books by local authors and recommendations from local bookstores.
May 28, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Live
Find your zen at these yoga studios around Fort Worth
Check out these yoga studios around Fort Worth, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
May 27, 2025
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Staff
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Play
Sunshine break: Enjoy the outdoors at these 25 Fort Worth parks
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Fort Worth has to offer — complete with natural features, doggie destinations, and sports and skate centers.
May 22, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Arts
8 questions with Fort Worth 3D-chalk artist Jan Riggins
You may have spotted her works around Cowtown, including “Come to Gather” on Pennsylvania Avenue and “Emperor’s Court” at Mag & May Apartments.
May 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Fort Worth’s hottest days on record
Fort Worth’s hottest days on record were June 26 + June 27, 1980, when Cowtown hit 113°.
May 19, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Celebrate John Wayne Day in the Stockyards
Celebrate John Wayne’s birthday in the Stockyards with hat embroidery, movie screenings, spirit tasting, and coffee celebrations. Plus, hear from “The Duke’s” eldest granddaughter Anita La Cava.
May 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Play
35+ local happy hour deals to quench your thirst
Go bargain hunting with our Fort Worth happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
May 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Parks and Recreation
Fort Worth’s GREENprint: A plan by the people, for the people
Last week, city councilmembers approved a 10-year master plan for parks and recreation.
May 16, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Development
Evans and Rosedale development project earns incentives approval by City Council
This week, the city council approved up $19.7 million of direct and indirect incentives for Royal Capital to move forward with the development project in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside.
May 14, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings