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Where to See Wildflowers Near Denton

It is officially Spring in North Texas, and that means things are blooming! You can find bluebonnets, daisies, sunflowers, and more seasonally in parks and green spaces in and around Denton. Essential to a healthy ecosystem and a necessary aspect of sustainability in our city, these wildflowers not…

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The DenTen: 10 Denton Spring Break Ideas

Denton, TX, is the perfect destination for your spring break plans. The season is headlined by outdoor activities, food, drink, and all-around fun. Plan your vacation and book a stay today with these fun ideas for families, friends, couples and solo adventurers. Get Lost in the Beermuda Triangle…

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The Best Zoos and Aquariums in North Texas

Famous for being home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, Denton is known for its wide range of attractions and experiences. From the historic courthouse-on-the-square to craft breweries to great food and live music, there is so much to do in Denton. Let’s take a look at…

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Love at First Sight: Tour Denton’s Murals

“You have to see them.” It was my first month in Denton, and my friend was beside himself. “How could you not have seen them already? Have you been living under a rock?” In a way, yes. I was in grad school, which meant my days were consumed by papers — either my own, or those written by the students…

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Celebrate the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum as it Turns 40

The Square means a lot to me. It’s the first place I visited in Denton. It’s the place where I got engaged. And, most importantly, it’s the place where I go for my mandatory, doctor-recommended mountain of garlic parmesan fries at LSA Burger. But the Square is home to much more than health food…

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Shiloh Field Exemplifies “Sense of Community”

This column is dedicated each week to things that make Denton Denton: our essence, attributes, sense of place, and people. The stuff that defines Denton, like our sense of community for example. Last Wednesday, I discovered one such community asset, one I drive by almost every day without notice. It…

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We had wassail, now see the results!

Wassail Weekend is something I have looked forward to every year since I was a student at Texas Woman’s University. Whenever I invite friends and family, the response is “What is Wassail?” Wassail is a drink very similar to apple cider. It gets its name from an old Norse phrase, meaning “good…

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