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Made in America

Next time you hit the pool, show off your patriotism by rocking all American-made goods. Here are 7 pool-friendly products made in the USA.

Central Park in Lewisville

Central Park has no shortage of amusements for families with small children. The park sprawls over nearly 40 acres, with two picnic pavilions, restrooms, a one-mile trail and a playground system.

Sycamore Park in Fort Worth

Sycamore Park is a burst of color sitting right off of Rosedale Street in Fort Worth. Surrounded by trees, this shady playground is a great place for moms to relax and kids to run wild.

Going Coastal

Though it’s located just a stone’s throw from one of the state’s biggest cities (Houston), Kemah has kept a pretty…

Pleasant Oaks Park in Dallas

Spend a whole day at Pleasant Oaks, a park and recreation center complete with playground equipment, tennis courts, fields and a swimming pool. If you can drag your kids away from the pool, gain respite from the summer sun in the playground area.

10 Minutes with Jeff Corwin

We talk to conservation and wildlife expert Jeff Corwin about getting involved in conservation efforts, how being a dad has affected his career and why caterpillars are fuzzy.

Kite Flying

Learn how to fly a kite and send it soaring with these tips, retailers and local events.