Texas Lakes Trail Region

Our ANNUAL MEETING is Tuesday, August 18th in Arlington, Texas from 9:30am to 1pm at the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau inside of the Board room on the first floor!

REGISTRATION is free at the link below! The day will open with networking and light refreshments. Meet our Executive Director, Board members, and other tourism professionals within the region!

The schedule will continue with the Texas Lakes Trail Region's board meeting followed by lunch (self-pay) at Texas Live! At 1pm, optional tours of the National Medal of Honor Museum will be available!

Parking is FREE at Globe Life Field Lot B!

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mdgzz54/lp/264c5007-5745-43ac-aa70-1c31fcb47025

Let's give a big ol' HOWDYDOO to Pilot Point as a Heritage Partner!

Visit Pilot Point on October 10th for their 15th annual Bonnie & Clyde Days, hosted by Main Street Pilot Point Main Street!

The City of Pilot Point, Texas, was the location of the filming of the famous bank robbery scene in the 1967 movie, Bonnie and Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Additionally, Pilot Point (and neighboring towns and counties) were actually the stomping-grounds of Bonnie and Clyde and their cohorts, as well as other well-known outlaws including the James Gang, the Younger Brothers, Quantrill’s Raiders and others.

Over the Spring, we brought back our newsletter! Make sure you are subscribed!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/PzIK8hn/texaslakestrail

If you are a current Heritage Partner, reach out to our Executive Director about upcoming heritage-based events and blog ideas!

Friends in Denison, take a look at this grant opportunity!

🚨 Tourism Grants – Fall Cycle Now Open! 🚨

Do you have an event, convention, or historic preservation project that could bring visitors to Denison?

Our Fall 2026 Tourism Grant cycle is accepting applications through September 7, 2026!

Tourism Grants are offered quarterly, so if you miss this round, the next chance will be October 5th - November 2nd.

📩 Questions? Contact Tourism Manager, Jordan Starr, at [email protected] for access to the grant application.

Howdy friends!

Our ANNUAL MEETING is two weeks away in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, August 18th from 9:30am to 1pm at the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau inside of the Board room on the first floor!

REGISTRATION is free at the link below! The day will open with networking and light refreshments. Meet our Executive Director, Board members, and other tourism professionals within the region!

The schedule will continue with the Texas Lakes Trail Region's board meeting followed by lunch (self-pay) at Texas Live! At 1pm, optional tours of the National Medal of Honor Museum will be available!

Parking is FREE at Globe Life Field Lot B!

REGISTER here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mdgzz54/lp/264c5007-5745-43ac-aa70-1c31fcb47025

SIX STOPS - SIX MILES through Bonham, Texas!

Bonham, Texas is a proud Heritage Partner and home to some amazing museums, institutions, and home to Bonham State Park!

Gather the family and ROAM ON THE RANGE for a weekend adventure filled with culture, history, and nature!

⭐️Board Member Spotlight⭐️

Denise Salerno is an award-winning poet, artist, and storyteller whose work is inspired by life, resilience, love, and faith. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to a family with Italian roots, Denise writes from an honest and visionary perspective, transforming real-life experiences into inspirational words.

Her award-winning poem *“My Shining Armor”* was recognized by acclaimed poet Edward Hirsch, Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. A lifelong creative, Denise studied music, drama, and the arts, including the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Her artistic journey has included film, television, theater, recordings, and published works, with appearances in productions such as *Ghostbusters II*, *Murder in the First*, *Law & Order*, and other projects.

Denise has also dedicated herself to helping others, including therapeutic equestrian work that supported individuals with disabilities and contributed to Special Olympics gold medal achievements. Her passions have taken her around the world through her career with Delta Air Lines and her love of travel.

A proud member and former Vice President of the Fort Worth Poetry Society, Denise continues to preserve history and share stories through her writing. She serves as FWPS Historian and serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Lakes Trail, continuing her mission to inspire others through creativity, compassion, and legacy.

The Pearce Museum in Corsicana is a gem filled with original Civil War history. Today, our friends worked hard to update their museum displays.

Plan your trip today and welcome Corsicana as our new Heritage Partner!

Pearce Museum
Corsicana Main Street
Corsicana Visitor Center
City of Corsicana

Located 30 minutes south of Granbury, the City of Glen Rose,Tx is home to the quaint Somervell County Historical Society Museum!

Vintage tunes guide your stroll through their historic town square filled with history, dinosaur tracks, shopping, and good eats!

Dinosaur Valley State Park is just a few minutes drive for those wanting to take an archaeological deep-dive into the area's prehistoric history. Enjoy camping or traverse their hiking trails while you visit.

This area is a hidden gem of the Texas Lakes Trail Region!

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