Elsewhere in the Dallas metro, creeks are the backbone of well-planned, well-maintained trail networks, peaceful and welcoming amenities connecting neighborhoods. But not in Oak Cliff, a neighborhood with far too little in the way of parks and open space.

Better known for big hair and big hats, the city of Dallas has a park system more on the modest side. But if you know where to look, you’ll find some one-of-a-kind parks in this sprawling Texas metro.

Melanie Knecht from Dallas-Forth Worth and Trevor from Fort Collins, CO are adventure buddies. Melanie was born with spina bifida and doesn’t walk and Trevor has glaucoma and lost his sight five years ago. They’ve teamed up to explore the wilderness: when they’re out on trail, Trevor carries Melanie on his back, and Melanie guides Trevor with her voice, directing him where to step and alerting him to upcoming obstacles.