Escape the bustle of the city and get back to nature just an hour north of the DFW Metroplex. Ray Roberts Lake State Park is made up of two state parks, a 20 mile Greenbelt, six satellite boat launches, a lodge and a marina. The lake is surrounded by the state park, wildlife management areas, wetlands and waterfowl sanctuaries.
Pilot Knoll Park is a waterfront park on Lake Lewisville. It is located on the western side of the lake in the town of Highland Village. There are two sides to the park. One side is the large day use area with the boat ramp. The other side is for camping and RV-ing.
The Bayless-Selby House Museum in Denton, Texas, is a beautifully restored Victorian-era home located within the Denton County Historical Park. The house was originally built as a simple two-room farmhouse in 1884 and was later expanded into a more elaborate Victorian structure by Samuel and Mary Bayless in 1898.
Denton County, Texas, established in 1846, is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has a rich history dating back to early Native American inhabitants and settlers from the Peters Colony. The county seat is Denton, known for its historical courthouse and vibrant community activities. As of the 2020 census, its population was 906,422.
