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A Letter from the Editor: Wichita Falls Spring & Summer 2024 Visitor Guide
It’s springtime in The Falls, the most gorgeous time of year. The city does a masterful job with landscaping year round, but they always outdo themselves every spring. I find so much enjoyment from the little pops of color everywhere from the multitude of meticulously-cultivated flower beds. While I always find so much to love about our city every season, I know our family dogs Makoto and Blanca have been eagerly anticipating spring.
Spring for us always means longer walks on the circle trail as the weather is perfect for venturing outside. My husband Mark and I have different favorite trails we like to explore each season. In spring, we love to take scenic walks along the Wichita River Trail leading up to the waterfall. In summer, we often choose to take the Lake Wichita Trail as it’s the perfect location to beat the North Texas heat because the dogs can cool off in the lake.
I imagine this year we will be seeing even more cyclists on our walks as we have been awarded the bronze-level award for a second time designating our city as a bicycle-friendly community. The Circle Trail is always a popular location for cyclists as vehicles are not allowed. Although, cycling on the roadways is even safer now that Wichita Falls has incorporated designated bicycle lanes in addition to the previously added shared lanes.
In addition to our walks along the trail, I love to get my daily steps in downtown, especially during the After Hours Artwalk. I know I am not alone in my excitement for the monthly events to start up again. My granddaughter Ryann recently graduated with an art degree. She will often join Mark and me as we partake in the culture of our thriving art community. Afterwards, we will grab a bite to eat at one of the downtown restaurants or a food truck. We will often end our evening by finding a little competitive entertainment in the form of throwing axes, shuffleboard, or cornhole.
Downtown is the epicenter for entertainment especially during the downtown festivals. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival will kick off the festival season this year where I fully plan to get my fill of live music and green beer. The Cajun Fest will soon follow and is one of my personal favorite events. Mark likes to call me the Spice Queen, so I am already dreaming about the food, especially the étouffée and boudin balls.
Whether you enjoy hitting the trails, sipping wine patioside, or rocking out to a live band, I hope to see you out and about this season. It will be far too pretty to stay cooped up indoors.
