#nearby adventures

[freedomcdjrnorthbyedmorse]

Outdoor Activities You Can Drive to Near Sherman, TX

Aug 11, 2023

1. Hike and Bike at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

The vast 11,320-acre Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge at 6465 Refuge Road in Sherman is just the place to get in touch with nature. Explore the beautiful surroundings on nine miles of easy-to-moderate hiking and biking trails, and listen to the sounds of the insects and songbirds along the way.

Keep your eyes peeled for migratory birds and wildlife indigenous to northern Texas, from bald eagles and red-headed woodpeckers to river otters, especially along Haller’s Haven, an easy-going 2.7-mile loop past Picnic and Dead Woman’s Ponds. 

2. Fish in the Ponds and Creeks

With 2,195 acres of water on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, 466 acres of ponds, and various creeks, including Harris and Sandy Creeks, the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is the ideal spot to wet your hook.

The waters teem with largemouth, smallmouth, striped, and white bass and have a good supply of sunfish, crappie, and catfish. Bank fishing along Big Mineral Creek and Sandy Point is prevalent throughout the year, and boat fishing is allowed between March and September.

3. Paddle and Picnic in Herman Baker Park

Herman Baker Park at 2500 West Center Street in Sherman stretches over 83 acres of outdoor fun. The highlight of the park is the picturesque 34-acre Pickens Lake. Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the water and take a leisurely stroll around the lake on the one-and-a-half-mile nature trail to find the best spot to enjoy lunch and the beautiful view over the water.

4. Test Your Skills on the Pecan Grove Disc Golf Course

Head out to Pecan Grove Park-West at 3200 Canyon Creek Drive in Sherman to play a round of disc golf on the Pecan Grove Disc Golf Course. This challenging 18-hole course is known as one of the best disc golf courses in the state. The scenic course runs through the woods and along the shores of the lake and has plenty of surprising elements that will test your skills.

Have loads of fun out in the fresh air with your family and friends. Before you take your loved ones on an outdoor adventure, contact Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North By Ed Morse today for a vehicle checkup and ensure your ride is in tip-top shape.

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[tyanis]

I ever tell you guys I used to live directly downhill from a haunted prison that Buzzfeed Unsolved did an episode on?

And that I also lived across a small parking lot from a haunted restaurant that was on an episode of Ghost Adventures?

And it was the same house in both cases.

[socksboxsketches]

LOIGHT

[sonknuxadow]

sonic being given a picture frame and immediately having the perfect picture to put in it implies that he had pictures on hand . does he just carry pictures of his friends around or something . actually that would be a cute explanation for why amy thought that would be a good gift for him

[lucalicatteart]

-- Poorly Constructed Enchanted Tool --

A small tool carved from a fruit tree seed. Energy to power the enchantment has seemingly run-out long ago, and the method of recharging is unknown - but, based on the appearance, it's very likely that this was once used for detecting magic. Usually, looking through the glass center would highlight areas of higher magical energy concentration present in the viewer's environment, even if they were otherwise obscured to the naked eye. While this form of enchantment itself is highly advanced, the craftsmanship of the item is far less neat or complex than what might be typically seen in similar devices. It may have been made as part of training/practice, or as a hasty replacement for a previous tool that had broken.

[kikomarts]

bidding goodbyes (be back later!)

[beansnpeets]

Might be going to buy a dog sled this weekend after all 👀

[mer-se]

Lots going on in the pond 🐢

[asjjohnson]

Part 10 of my poll adventure fic. Links: the beginning, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, part 8, part 9.

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Danny walked with Sam and Tucker toward his first class.

Just as he started to step through the doorway, Sam touched his arm.

"Wait, Danny, I should warn you..." she said, and searched Danny's face as though she was about to tell him bad news. "A new transfer student was introduced yesterday while you were gone."

His ghost sense had gone off partway through class yesterday and he'd spent a long time searching for the ghost before finally giving up, missing the last few hours of school.

Danny tilted his head to the side in confusion. "Okay? And... there's more to this, isn't there?"

Sam and Tucker looked at each other for a moment, Sam giving Tucker a pleading look, before they both turned back to Danny.

Tucker said, "You remember Gregor?"

Danny frowned. "He's back?"

"Well, noooo..."

"But he does kinda resemble him."

"Okay, whatever. One more thing to think about," Danny said with a tired sigh, and then walked into the classroom.

With a quick glance around, he saw a head of white—or maybe platinum blond?—hair. The boy had his head down, writing something in a notebook.

So that's the kid Sam and Tucker were worried about.

He wasn't sure what his friends thought about him—whether they thought he could be a GIW operative, or some other kind of spy, or maybe even a ghost in disguise... or if they'd just wanted to remind Danny that Gregor hadn't been any of the above. But he would be prepared, whatever the case was.

Danny sat in his own seat, and pushed the transfer student to the back of his mind for now.

He talked with Sam and Tucker for a few seconds. Then Valerie came into the room, looking tired.

Just after she sat down, Danny heard something buzz. She tensed and glanced toward the door with a frown, leaning forward slightly, as though preparing to leap from her seat.

"Good morning, class!"

Danny turned to see Lancer walk through the door. Lancer sat down and sorted a few stacks of papers on the desk, before looking up and beginning to call roll.

Danny started paying attention as Lancer neared his name.

"Dan Phantom?"

Danny startled, his desk rising an inch and slamming back to the floor.

He opened his mouth, but before he could say, "I'm not Phantom!" a voice behind him said, "Here."

Danny snapped his head around.

Green eyes lazily met his.

Danny stared, mouth still hanging open. It was like looking in a mirror.

"Danny Fenton?"

One eyebrow, above the green eyes, rose in question.

Danny's shin was kicked and he turned back around.

"Danny Fenton."

"Oh! I'm here!"

"Tucker Foley?"

"Here."

"Valerie Gray?"

"Present—can I use the bathroom?!"

Lancer pinched his nose and sighed. "Fine, but"—Valerie ran toward the door—"be back in fifteen minutes this time!"

Danny wondered where Valerie was going. His ghost sense hadn't gone off earlier.

But his thoughts turned back to the 'transfer student'.

He didn't know what was going on. Danny's eyes kept nervously glancing the kid's way, though he didn't seem to notice. Why did he look just like him?! Why was he here?! Was he him somehow?! What was happening?!

Lancer finished taking attendance and said, "Now, today we'll be reading pages—"

A ghost flew by the windows. And Danny's ghost sense activated.

He raised his hand. "Uh, Mr. Lancer, I also need to use the bathroom." His voice was higher than usual, still freaking out about the white-haired green-eyed kid that looked and sounded exactly like his ghost half.

Lancer looked skyward. "Fifteen minutes, Mr. Fenton. Fifteen."

He let out a sigh of relief as he ran from the room.

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[harinezumiko]

None of y’all better be able to understand the horror of waking up to zero power in the heat when you can’t pay like I just did, do not want anyone else experiencing that. 😭

BUT IT’S… THE WHOLE SURROUNDING AREA…

So now we pray it comes back ☠️☠️ but at least it’s only gonna be 100 today…

We have a GFM about that and hopefully I can update it later…

[peanutdream]

Mmmmm do I dare go to see a theater play on my own?

[opportunity-strikes]

Adventure Poll!

Previous Poll

It doesn't surprise you that magic-item-connoisseur Coooper can ward her house against intruders. But it is a little unsettling to see her--towering, wild, intimidating, clawed, fanged, muscled--worrying over potential intruders. She must've left the Far Weald for good reason. Reasons that couldn't be solved with tooth and claw. She probably knew about the Wild Riders or Blood Whatever Hunters or other dangers there. Cooper was dangerous, but a big wolf woman couldn't take on an army.

With that in mind, you decide brute strength isn't going to be your ally here.

"Leave the wards down," you say with confidence that surprises even you. A flash of lightning and punch of thunder punctuate your decision. Cooper nods her head at you.

"Always good to have some brains to temper the brawn," she says with a grin. "You should go get some rest while you can. Guest room is a little dusty, but you can make yourself at home."

You nod and stand to gather your cloak and pack. The living mantle seems to reach for you as much as you reach for it, and it folds over your arm like a cat nuzzling against your hand.

"Before you bed down--" Cooper says, clearing her throat a little awkwardly. She gestures at the cloak, "do you mind... would you give me permission to inspect the Warden's Mantle? I would be very cautious and respectful." She speaks with emphasis, and seems to be talking as much to the cloak as she is to you. She's pulled a pair of comically small and delicate spectacles from her pocket, and is holding them nervously in both hands "I might be able to help you unlock some of its secrets."

You look down at the cloak draped over your arm. It's returned to a verdant shade of green, but you can feel a reluctance shuffling through its leaves.

[incompleteninny]

The one-hundred and eighth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning, though it's a lot rougher than the recent stuff -- thankfully, the second draft is well under way).

Within minutes, the aid leads Waylon to a solid wood door. Walnut or oak or something — he doesn't know the difference. Brass fixings adorn its grainy surface, each reflecting a warped version of their surroundings. Knocking first, she inches the door open and peaks her head inside. Heartbeats slow; seconds pass like minutes. Waylon hovers behind her and tries to listen. Some words exchange, but dulled by the wooden slab between him and her and whoever is inside. Albert, most definitely. The thought of them flushes Waylon's face. He reaches forward, set to rip the aid aside, barge past, and— She slips her head out and eases the door shut. He recoils, letting his hand fall limp to his side. No. She doesn't deserve that. [...]

Unrelated image this week, but a hint that this kitty has so much more planned in the second draft. Plus she's just cute. Art courtesy of @binturong-draws

[metiredlr]

Jolyne told him of a new friend she had made recently. "He lives with us!" she had told him, despite no one else living in the house but them. So it was an imaginary friend, then.

A few days later, she mentioned "He told me stories of Egypt. It sounded so cool! Here, I even drew him!" And she gave him a drawing, proud of herself - Jolyne was only 5, so it was a simple one made with colorful crayons.

He analyzed it, and recalling the moment, closed his eyes. All the details the drawing lacked, his brain filled for him - the desert wind, the sunset in the background, Kakyoin's half closed eyes and how pretty they looked, so full of life. His smile, his messy red hair due to the wind blowing past them at the time, a white scarf around his head. He tells her, with a shaky voice "It looks amazing, sweetie." and then hugs her.

She doesn't understand why daddy starts crying, but hugs him back. "Daddy, why are you crying? Mr. Ka is nearby, he's worried about you.. He says he's sorry for going so early but is happy to see you again."

[venacoeurva]

Brook is a spores druid and in the underdark it's perfect for him, the tower is great because it's damp as well. He's got living home security in the form of fungus everywhere. He probably cultivates and sells mushrooms as a hobby and good reason to get out of the house (bc he normally would just. not.) too

This mean Kruessakt also watches him argue with mushrooms because they're annoyed that he usually feeds them bodies sans brains and want something else like "yeah that's a thing. I guess"

[danielnelsen]

every time in read amber rage i just............................................like you cant give me that description and expect me to be normal about this man.