Prospectus

Issue date: 3/3/10 Section: Features

Even for city-dwellers, a wooded area or hiking trail is almost always within a 30-minute drive. A hike is a perfect outdoors date. Bring a picnic if you'll be out for a while. (Jennifer Hart/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

With spring being less than a month away, the groundhog can't tell us to wait any longer. Everyone is preparing to put away the Uggs and pull out the flip-flops and the Prospectus has come up with a couple of activities that can help kick off the warm weather season.

Sleepy Creek Vineyard - Located just off of I-74 in Fairmount, Sleepy Creek Vineyard is a winery that offers people a chance to taste fine wines and enjoy beautiful scenery. Sleepy Creek offers a great chance to enjoy the day by taking a walk with that special someone, and can be a good time for friends to catch up and relax for the day. For more information visit http://www.sleepycreekvineyards.com/

Fishing - While most people don't enjoy bundling up and braving the ice for ice fishing, the warm weather draws out bait retailers and the fish are live and well, so it's the perfect time to think about going to buy some bait, dusting off the fishing poles and going out for a great day of fishing. If you're up for a road trip, Kickapoo State Park is a great place with plenty of spots to fish and they even have a chance for fishers to rent regular boats and paddle boats so you can hit the water. If you are looking for something closer to town, try Kaufman Lake off of Springfield Ave.

Picnic - An all time classic, what better way than to enjoy the warm weather than with a picnic. If the ground is too soft for a blanket, just find a park with a picnic table. Pack some sandwiches and chips and enjoy the day. Going to the park for a picnic can give everyone the chance to spend quality time together and tap into your inner kid by playing on the swings.

Allerton Park - Allerton Park is a beautiful park near Monticello with flower gardens and historic structures. With beautiful hiking paths and gorgeous scenery, it is the perfect way to kick off the spring season and enjoy the great outdoors.

Catch - A great father-son, brother, sister, or friend-to-friend activity. Break out the old baseball glove and toss around a ball for old times sake and enjoy the refreshing spring air, while getting some light exercise.

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