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By Joey Amato

PRIDE JOURNEY I had a trip to Texas planned prior to the Dallas – or buying second homes here –
introduction of the anti-transgender bills because of its proximity to lakes and
DALLAS/PALESTINE, TEXAS in state Congress. I considered natural wonders.
cancelling the trip completely, however
I realized that there are thousands of One such park is Davey Dogwood Park.
LGBTQ people living in the state who The 254-acre park is open year-round
would be negatively affected by and offers eight miles of hiking trails. I
boycotts and travel cancellations, so I was a bit early to see the bloom of the
decided to forge ahead. Texas is a red beautiful dogwood trees, but I heard it is
state with multiple blue dots including quite a remarkable sight. I was visiting
Austin, Houston, Dallas, and others. during the Texas Dogwood Trails
Celebration and Davey Dogwood Park
I started my road trip in Dallas, a place was the centerpiece for one of the key
I have visited multiple times before for components of the festival, the Fairy
business. Dallas is a fun city with a Garden Trails. Dozens of locals recreate
thriving LGBTQ culture. The cityʼs miniature fairy lands throughout the
nightlife is centered around the Oak park for guests to view. I can honestly
Lawn neighborhood and its main say this is the first time Iʼve ever seen
thoroughfare Cedar Springs Road. such a display.
Dozens of LGBTQ-owned shops,
restaurants, salons, and bars line the After your morning hike, head to Shepʼs
street giving locals and tourists a variety Bar-B-Q, a favorite among the Palestine
of options to choose from. locals. The family-owned business has
created quite a name in the town, so
Donʼt party too hard because we are expect a long line when you arrive to the
about to hit the road and venture to restaurant. It doesnʼt look like much
Palestine, Texas, a town located about from the outside but once you taste the
2-hours away. Upon arrival, it doesnʼt food, youʼll realize why it has become so
seem like much but as you explore the popular.
East Texas town you begin to notice its
charm and appeal. Many coupled Spend the night at the historic Redlands
LGBTQ families are relocating from Hotel, located in the heart of Palestine.

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