Holiday News

Here's the holiday 2024 schedule for DART bus and trains in Dallas

DART bus

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Bus and Light Rail service will observe special hours over the Christmas and New Year's holidays for 2024, which unfortunately this year fall on a Wednesday. Is there anything worse than a Wednesday holiday?

Here's the schedule for December 24-25, and December 31-January 1:

DART

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

DART Buses and Light Rail: Operating on a regular weekday schedule
TRE: Normal Service

DART GoLink: GoLink is running from 5 am to midnight in all Zones. DART Paratransit: Operating a normal schedule.

DART Customer Relations Center (trip planning) will be open from 5 am–12 am. DART Customer Support Center (inquiries and complaints) 8 am–5 pm. DART Lost & Found, also 8 am–5 pm.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

DART Buses and Light Rail: Operating on a weekend schedule
TRE: No service

DART GoLink: GoLink is running from 5 am to midnight in all Zones except the Inland Port Transportation Management Association Zone (IPTMA which includes areas in Lancaster, DeSoto, Wilmer & Hutchins).

DART Paratransit: All subscription trips for DART Paratransit will be cancelled except for those going to and from dialysis appointments on Wednesday, December 25. Riders can still call in and book demand trips for this day as needed. Reservations will remain open on December 25 from 8 am-5 pm. Customers can also schedule, view, and cancel trips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at DART.org/paratransit.

DART Customer Relations Center and DART Lost and Found and Administrative Offices will be closed.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

DART Buses and Light Rail: Operating on a regular weekday schedule

Free DART Rides on New Year's Eve

Coors Light and DART will once again help North Texas residents get home safely on New Year's Eve.

Free transportation will be offered the night of New Year's Eve on DART buses, light rail, Paratransit Services and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station for everyone from 6 pm until the end of service.
Look for New Year's Eve schedules at DART.org and TrinityRailwayExpress.org.

Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro will have some service modifications for the Christmas holidays. If a specific service (such as Trinity Metro TEXRail) is not listed, that means it is operating on its regular schedule.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

No bus routes will leave from Fort Worth Central Station after 7:15 pm.The last scheduled pick-up time for On-Demand paratransit will be 7:45 pm.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Trinity Metro bus and Trinity Metro On-Demand (including paratransit) will operate on a modified holiday schedule.

All buses, including Orange Line, will run on an hourly schedule, with the exception of Molly the Trolley, which will operate every 30 minutes.

Trinity Metro On-Demand in Alliance, Mercantile, North Side, Southside, Southeast and South Tarrant will operate 7 am-7 pm.

Services in TCC Northeast and Mansfield will not operate.

Trinity Railway Express (TRE), TRE LINK, and the CentrePort Shuttle will not operate.

Customer Support & Solutions team members will be available 5 am-5 pm at 817-215-8600. The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Outdoor Awards

12 scenic Texas campsites declared best places to pitch a tent in U.S.

Photo courtesy of Hipcamp

Only 12 Texas campgrounds were highlighted in the 2026 Hipcamp Awards.

A dozen outdoorsy sites scattered throughout Texas' vast landscape have been crowned the best places to camp in the U.S. And one of them is right outside Dallas-Fort Worth.

The 2026 Hipcamp Awards identified the places that Hipcamp users loved the most based on an analysis of bookings, ratings, and reviews across more than 500,000 campsites from August 2025 to August 2026. The featured campgrounds are "a celebration of the [h]osts who consistently offer some of the most incredible camping experiences in the world."

"There are thousands of incredible places to camp on Hipcamp, so being recognized in the Awards is a genuinely high bar," said Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp, in a release. "These are places that have earned exceptional feedback again and again, and we’re excited to give the Hosts behind them the recognition they deserve."

North Texans will recognize one winner on the list: Llama Land Ranch in Tool, a property just a short drive from Dallas where llamas and other wildlife roam free on 101 acres of land. Earlier this summer, the ranch was named one of America's 50 favorite camping spots, thanks to its affordability and variety of campsites, which are a mix of tent-only, RV/tent, and RV-only sites.

"From the moment we arrived, everything felt peaceful, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up," wrote one reviewer. "The campsite itself is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, with just the right balance between comfort and nature. Waking up to the fresh air and scenic surroundings was incredibly relaxing. The highlight, of course, was the llamas—they were adorable, friendly, and added such a special touch to the entire stay."

Llama Land Ranch in Tool outside Dallas S'mores cooked over a fire are a must-have treat, regardless of how hot it is outside.Photo courtesy of Hipcamp

Campers that recommend the ranch don't only rave about the llamas. Many reviews also praise the owner, Judy, whose family has owned the property for almost 40 years.

"Judy was a fantastic host — kind, responsive, and clearly passionate about what she’s created," the review continued. "She made sure we had everything we needed and offered helpful tips to make the most of our visit. If you’re looking for something different from a typical camping trip, this is the perfect spot."

North Texas travelers that want to venture deep into the woods of East Texas can book a private yurt at The Ranch at Beulah. This expansive ranch is located in Elkhart, about 120 miles southeast of Dallas, or a two-hour drive away. Campers can roam the ranch trails, fish or swim in the nearby creeks, play a game at the volleyball pit, practice their aim at the tomahawk throwing range, or bake a delicious pizza in the outdoor kitchen equipped with a pizza oven.

Yurts range from $150-$204 per night, and reviewers highlight that the ranch is great for families, kids, and pets.

"We had a great weekend get-away from the city," one review said. "Noah made us feel so welcome and we had everything we needed. The dogs had a fun time and we enjoyed listening to the frogs serenade us at night."

The other award-winning best places to camp in the Lone Star State are:

5D Ranch, Navasota
Circle C CampGrounds, Montgomery
The Best Dam Spot, Staples
Boulderdash Cabin & Camping, Bandera
Laf Ranch, Medina
River Grove Campground, Gonzales
Hill Country Nature Retreat, Blanco
Camping Near Hamilton Pool, Dripping Springs
Colorado RiverBend Retreat, Smithville
Temple of the Bird, Terlingua

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