Hiking and Walking


W. G. Jones State Forest is 1,745 acres located in southern Conroe just west of IH 45 on Hwy 1488.   There are so many hiking trails that I will not be able to tell you about all of them – but we will concentrate on an easy one – you follow Park Trail from Jones Lake Parking lot until you come upon Middle Pond.  It is a nice, easy and […]

W. G. Jones State Forest is Dog Friendly


Candy Cane Park is as nice as its name.  It is a great place to take your dog for a walk and it is centrally located in Conroe just off IH 45.   I suggest you park on the southside of the park – just up the hill.   You can pick up a Mutt Mitt and grab a drink of water.  Love that there is a dog spicket too. One […]

Candy Cane Park, Conroe – Dog Friendly


  If you want to take your dog on an adventure – this is a great place to go hiking or walking.   There are several options at CARL BARTON, JR. PARK.   Easy access off the Southeast Loop of 336.    I am the adventurer – so wooded paths are my favorite and there are so many ways to go and get lost in here.   Maybe taking a compass would be good […]

Carl Barton, Jr. Park – Go Hiking in Conroe