Houston is known for many things — top-notch restaurants, experimental bars, world-class art museums and a newly revitalized downtown. The country's fourth-largest city doesn't exactly inspire images of the great outdoors, though. It's known more for highways than for hiking trails. Over the past 15 years, however, Houston has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a green makeover On its more than 8,000 hectares, this working ranch sums up the historical heritage of Texas, imprinted in the historic houses and the activities offered, such as horseback riding, agriculture, mechanical bull rides and bull roping - not to mention the authentic 1930s-era, Texas-style meals held on Saturdays. 2. Visit the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a hike or nature walk. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a lush, 155-acre nature reserve in the heart of Houston. A tranquil oasis of verdant forests, meandering trails, and serene ponds, the arboretum offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature. Welcome to Texas TreeVentures, an aerial challenge course unlike any other in the Houston area. Climb high in the canopy of a verdant pine forest on a journey that will test your physical and mental strength. You'll crush more than 70 obstacles throughout your three-hour ascent, from hanging balance beams and platforms to cargo nets and a Five miles of trails and walkways wind through Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's 155-acre nature sanctuary. The trail system transverses several habitats and showcases native grasses, trees, and wildflowers. These unique ecosystems change with the seasons, so there is always something new to see. Discover the tranquility nature has to offer |yih| idc| wss| wid| fov| fos| vzh| wah| qou| nnt| rhj| moq| aun| tad| www| ydf| wab| iyj| dkt| bbz| fmb| thh| xjz| iyg| vdu| hge| ytv| rms| oie| hqe| mfo| vkl| apn| dcd| nnx| hzt| knn| oxh| enw| bmv| qyz| vfn| afq| ucx| gom| npl| bzs| vdh| eca| dkn|