Those who love the great outdoors will find plenty of places to get out and bike no matter their skill level. Tule Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Memorial Park, Water Street, and Goose Island Big Tree Route are just a few.

With 10 birding sites on the Great Texas Birding Trail, this area is perfect for spotting flocks. Hundreds of birds can be seen in just one day, such as mottled duck, snowy egret, sandhill crane and little blue heron. Favorite birding places include the Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary, Ivy Lane, Linda S. Castro Nature Sanctuary, Tule Marsh East, and Rattlesnake Point Road.