Discover the impact of upstanders and bystanders at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in shaping history. The museum is dedicated to educating the public to prevent the repetition of past mistakes. The past is kept alive through the memories and the stories that are told. These stories can be sad or uplifting, frightening or honest. Many remarkable tales of bravery and perseverance have occurred in the local area. Take the time to explore and remember them because memories are everlasting. Bear witness to incredible stories of struggle, resilience, and hope in the interactive Dimensions in Testimony Theater. You can hear stories, ask questions, and converse in real-time with survivors through the power of groundbreaking holographic technology.
Explore Cedar Hill State Park, a stunning urban nature preserve where you can take in breathtaking views of the limestone hills and rare prairie pockets or relax by the picturesque Joe Pool Lake. Plenty of outdoor activities exist, including mountain biking, bird watching, hiking, jogging, boating, fishing, and swimming. Bring your family to hike, bike, picnic, camp, geocache, and nature watch. You can even spend the night at one of the 350 developed campsites, all near restrooms with hot showers. All sites have water and electricity, and several are ADA-accessible.
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.