With summer in full swing, that means it’s time for some fun!  We found an awesome article in The Dallas Morning News that provides a list of 55 day trips from Dallas you can take on a tank of gas!  A few of our favorites include:

FORT WORTH: CULTURAL DISTRICT

Museums celebrate a range of interests, all within easy reach of one another. The Amon Carter Museum surveys masters of American art from the 1830s to today (817-738-1933; www.cartermuseum.org).  Kids love the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (817-255-9300; www.fwmuseum.org).  The world-renowned Kimbell Art Museum (817-332-8451; www.kimbellart.org) displays art from antiquity to modern times.  The Fort Worth Modern Art Museum presents art in a gorgeous setting (817-738-9215; www.themodern.org).  The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (817-336-4475; www.cowgirl.net) honors women of the West. (32 miles)

BOYD: INTERNATIONAL EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY

The facility doles out TLC to 58 felines, from lions to bobcats, and seven bears.  Weekend tours by reservation.  Contact: 940-433-5091; www.bigcat.org. (54 miles)

WEATHERFORD: CHANDOR GARDENS

Designed in 1936, lush gardens are accented by cliffs, bridges, fountains and gates. Contact: 817-613-1700; www.chandorgardens.com. (60 miles)

GLEN ROSE: DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK

Preserved dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River bed, plus a couple of life-size fiberglass dinosaur models and camping, picnicking, river swimming and mountain biking. Contact: 254-897-4588; www.tpwd.state.tx.us (click on Find a Park). (80 miles)

CARTHAGE: TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND TEX RITTER MUSEUM

Exhibits celebrate Texans who have made their mark in country music. Displays honor singer Tex Ritter, born nearby. Contact: 903-694-9561; www.carthagetexas.com. (157 miles)

Now that the weather is nice, it is a perfect time to dust off the motorcycle and take it for a spin!  It is important to us that you can enjoy any ride you take, from a causal one to cross country.  This is why we are committed to providing the best Texas motorcycle insurance to all riders.  Motorcycle insurance laws require both property damage liability and bodily injury liability to be automatically included in any policy you open.  Gary Pollard Insurance Group provides competitive pricing, customer service, and peace of mind.  We'll protect you to the fullest and get you on the road fast to start on your summer adventures!