Denver to Dallas?

[Mezter]

Originally Posted by justme02

That was my thought too. Dallas is not really humid at all.

If you're coming from an arid or semi-arid place, trust me, Dallas feels humid.

[Cazyideas]

Originally Posted by wankel7

Yeah, good point if Denver isn't the outdoor paradise you were hoping for I am not sure what will make you happy outdoors.

What do you like to do outside?

Guess I was just trying to keep the "Denver is very outdoors" comments to a min. Because consistent negative comment about Dallas's lack of mountains and such. I think Denver's biggest draw are its outdoor activities. However, IMHO The Rocky Mountains target a specific type of outdoors. Just like I don't miss the ocean in my backyard, I wont miss the mountains either. That's what lower cost of living and vacations are for.

I enjoy water sports, camping, jogging, walking my dogs, playing at the park with my son, and light bike riding (to name a few). I would like a well planned neighborhood that brings much of this together (paved trails a must).

When my son gets older, will camping be an issue in Dallas? Seems not.

Are the bigger lakes in the area used much for wake boarding/jet skis? Too choppy?

Are mosquitos/bugs an issue if I have my home sprayed? Everyone says bugs an issue in Texas as whole.

What do you do with family when its so hot you cant go outside? Are there lots of indoor activities?

Are kids outside regardless of heat and do they swim regardless of bathtub temp pools?

Is it just as windy in Dallas as it is in Denver? Denver can get pretty gusty.

Thanks again, I visit in three weeks!

[stephwin]

Originally Posted by Cazyideas

Guess I was just trying to keep the "Denver is very outdoors" comments to a min. Because consistent negative comment about Dallas's lack of mountains and such. I think Denver's biggest draw are its outdoor activities. However, IMHO The Rocky Mountains target a specific type of outdoors. Just like I don't miss the ocean in my backyard, I wont miss the mountains either. That's what lower cost of living and vacations are for.

I enjoy water sports, camping, jogging, walking my dogs, playing at the park with my son, and light bike riding (to name a few). I would like a well planned neighborhood that brings much of this together (paved trails a must).

When my son gets older, will camping be an issue in Dallas? Seems not.

Are the bigger lakes in the area used much for wake boarding/jet skis? Too choppy?

Are mosquitos/bugs an issue if I have my home sprayed? Everyone says bugs an issue in Texas as whole.

What do you do with family when its so hot you cant go outside? Are there lots of indoor activities?

Are kids outside regardless of heat and do they swim regardless of bathtub temp pools?

Is it just as windy in Dallas as it is in Denver? Denver can get pretty gusty.

Thanks again, I visit in three weeks!

I'll try to answer a few of those. I don't think camping will be a problem. My family used to go camping at various area lakes when I was younger, and there are some nice areas within a reasonable drive.

We used to take our boat to Lavon and Ray Roberts a few years ago and there were always people with boats and jet skis. During the spring the winds really pick up, so you do need to watch that if you are going to the lake. The water is not fun when you have to go slowly or risk getting beat to death due to the waves. Also, spring storms can pop up quickly and you don't want to be in the middle of the lake when one of those rolls through.

You can't really spray your house for mosquitos. Ants, spiders, and other things? Yes. Some cities spray for mosquitos when people start getting diagnosed with West Nile, but it's really up to you to eliminate standing water around your home. Of course if you have a pool that is a problem.

Most kids in my neighborhood are out all the time, regardless of temperature and that includes swimming. They just seem more immune to it than adults. Just keep any outdoor activites to early in the morning or once the sun starts to go down. But it is still hot at night and once dusk hits, you risk getting eaten up by mosquitos.

But I see people walking their dogs, riding their bikes, and kids playing outside almost year round. I don't think you'll have a problem with that.

[bluescreen73]

Folks are forgetting that both the OP and Cazyideas would be coming from Denver where the daytime humidity during the summer is frequently in the single digits. Compare that with DFW where it's routinely 40% or higher. That's humid.

Now, with that in mind, do you really think someone coming from here is going to enjoy camping in a tent in the middle of July when the highs are 95-105 and lows are in the upper 70s-lower 80s? Highly unlikely. Same thing goes for jogging or doing damn near anything outside that requires exertion. Summer in DFW is awful. It's a demonic cross of desert heat and gulf humidity.

[bencronin04]

Originally Posted by Mezter

If you're coming from an arid or semi-arid place, trust me, Dallas feels humid.

Agreed. I lived in Dallas from 0-18 and had no issues. Moved to Lubbock for 4 years and the first summer back in Dallas felt like I was walking in the ocean.

[wankel7]

Originally Posted by Cazyideas

Guess I was just trying to keep the "Denver is very outdoors" comments to a min. Because consistent negative comment about Dallas's lack of mountains and such. I think Denver's biggest draw are its outdoor activities. However, IMHO The Rocky Mountains target a specific type of outdoors. Just like I don't miss the ocean in my backyard, I wont miss the mountains either. That's what lower cost of living and vacations are for.

I enjoy water sports, camping, jogging, walking my dogs, playing at the park with my son, and light bike riding (to name a few). I would like a well planned neighborhood that brings much of this together (paved trails a must).

When my son gets older, will camping be an issue in Dallas? Seems not.

Are the bigger lakes in the area used much for wake boarding/jet skis? Too choppy?

Are mosquitos/bugs an issue if I have my home sprayed? Everyone says bugs an issue in Texas as whole.

What do you do with family when its so hot you cant go outside? Are there lots of indoor activities?

Are kids outside regardless of heat and do they swim regardless of bathtub temp pools?

Is it just as windy in Dallas as it is in Denver? Denver can get pretty gusty.

Thanks again, I visit in three weeks!

Dallas is windy there isn't much to stop the wind around here like trees or mountains.

People install systems to actually cool their pool.

[HockDad]

People install systems to actually cool their pool.[/quote]

I have lived in Dallas for 40 years. I currently live in PH and used to live in the Park Cities. I have never seen anyone install systems to cool their pool. Every now and then when it gets hot you here a story about Hurricane Harbor or some jackwagon dumping large amounts of ice in a pool, but I have never scene a system built to cool a pool. Maybe Perot or Hicks has one, but 99.5% of pools do not.