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The Texas Trees Foundation aims to create a sustainable and green future for North Texas. They use research-based plans to educate and engage the public about the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits of trees and urban forestry, ultimately improving the region's quality. It is a community comprised of beautiful, well-maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets and boulevards, hiking, biking, and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities which combine to form a living and working environment that enhances the value of its commercial areas and its neighborhoods, and nurtures the health, safety, and quality of life of all its citizens; a community in which its citizens actively participate in building and sustaining its urban forest.

Raise your bottle of grog, wipe your matted beard on your sleeve, and toast your knight at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. This attraction will transport you to a forgotten age of chivalry and adventure. As you enter the banquet-style theater in the round, you'll feel like royalty, and you'll get to tour the grounds where period-costumed actors create a realistic Medieval village experience. At Medieval Times, you'll witness a tale of devotion, courage, and love brought to life by heroic knights on spirited horses. Watch as they display astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay in an electrifying show that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle. Enjoy a hands-on feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this captivating experience.

If you're a fan of Bluegrass, the Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival is an event you won't want to miss. With two stages and two full days of traditional and progressive Bluegrass, as well as Americana and country sounds, there's something for everyone. And if you're lucky, you might even stumble upon one of the impromptu jam sessions that happen throughout the festival grounds. These jam sessions are always organic and full of talented musicians eager to share their love of Bluegrass. But that's not all the festival has to offer. You'll also have the opportunity to take up-close photos of the beautiful varieties grown in Farmers Branch. And of course, no festival would be complete without delicious food options. You can indulge in local favorites like Mex-Mex, corny dogs, roasted corn, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and more. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down, there's a great selection of premium and local craft beers, wines, and frozen wineries to choose from.

If you're a fan of the classic TV show "Dallas," you won't miss the chance to visit Southfork Ranch and return to the world of JR Ewing and the rest of the Ewing family. The Ranch is open daily and offers visitors the chance to see memorabilia from the series, including the gun that shot JR, Lucy's Wedding Dress, the "Dallas" Family Tree, and Jock's Lincoln Continental. The tour begins at the Ranch Round-Up Visitors Center, where guests are picked up by a tram and taken to the famous Ewing Mansion. Along the way, knowledgeable tour guides provide a fascinating history of the Ranch, and guests can even see Texas Longhorns and American Quarter Horses. Whether you're traveling solo or part of a group tour, Southfork Ranch is open year-round and offers guided tours of the Ranch. In the "Dallas Legends" exhibit, visitors can see an exciting array of memorabilia from the series and relive some of its most thrilling moments.