Denison, TX (USA)

We've had such beautiful weather lately, I decided to check out an area to the north of DFW that I've always wanted to see: Lake Texhoma. I had actually wanted to go camping there this weekend, but the kids weren't in the mood. So, I left home around 1100 and headed north on I-35W. Got off at Denton to explore the campus of the University of North Texas. It is big! Took my time getting back on the road, but ended up continuing north on the Interstate (LOTS of cops) to Gainesville. Used US-82 to drive east. Started to see lots of rolling hills... Took US-377 north towards the Red River and stumbled across some pretty homes (e.g., Texoma Bluffs). Also discovered the Sheppard Annex (had some pretty cabins...) - got out for a short walk. After some additional exploring along the river, got back on I-377 and drove across Lake Texoma into Oklahoma. It was pretty narrow at that point, but still very pretty. Lots of boats on the lake today. Switched to OK-70E south of Madill and then got on US-70 in Kingston. Found US-75 soon after that and then drove south towards Denison. Got some visitor information from a highway rest area just after getting into Texas. Decided to get off at the Denison Dam. Very pretty area - on the south side of Lake Texoma. Followed the signs to Eisenhower State Park. It turned out to be just what I'd been hoping for - a quiet, pleasant lakeside area for swimming, biking and camping. Spent about 45 minutes checking out the screened cabins, marina and hiking/biking trails. I'd really like to camp at the park with the girls! It was now about 1700L, so I decided to head back to Fort Worth. Used US-77 all the way to just outside McKinney. Saw Texas Instruments Corporate Headquarters... After that, took TX-121 (toll road) toward the DFW Airport. Very pretty drive - lots of nice homes and good infrastructure. Only had a little traffic - where TX-183 and I-820 met. Home around 1900L.