Kathryn Hopperisnbsp;the author ofFort Worth: Where the Best Beginsas well asFamily Fun Travel Southwest, which includes Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Her travel stories have been published in a variety of local and national publications includingThe Fort Worth Star-TelegramandDallas Morning Newsas well as national titles such asFamily Funmagazine.She isnbsp;an avid hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail and is very familiar with day hikes in the Dallas/Fort Worth region, particularly those that are child and dog friendly.