About the Trinity River
The Trinity River rises up near the Red River in far northern Texas. It travels 710 miles to Lake Livingston, making it the longest river in a single state. Lake Livingston’s waters drain into Galveston Bay, an inlet to the Gulf of Mexico.
During its travels, the Trinity River converges from three branches to one near Dallas, Texas. Growing up in Texas, as kid we only knew two things about the Trinity River. First, during intense rainstorms in the spring, the stinky river flooded. Second, upon hearing the words “Trinity River,” the likely question was “how many dead bodies were found,” as it passed through a very rough part of Dallas.
Consequently, you can imagine, walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers didn’t exactly spend much time in the River’s flood plain. Fortunately, in the last fifteen years, through a few bond issues and with many partners, the City of Dallas has spent substantial resources improving the area with a few parks and a vast trail system. While it’s nothing like Colorado where I lived for the last ten years, at least it is green space without all paved sidewalks.
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