How do you manage to do outdoor things here?

Posted by boldjoy0050@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 362 comments

It's the beginning of October and it's still in the 90s. It doesn't cool off here enough to do camping and long bike rides until November and by that time kids are in school and it's getting dark at 5:30, so you barely have any time outside after work.

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RafterWithaY@reddit

Pretty much the facts of life living in TX. People don’t move here for the outdoors. I’ve always been surprised by the number of people from CA or the Midwest that move here and think it won’t be that bad.

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MysteriousHearing283@reddit

As someone Texas born... The outdoors are great what do you mean? In the Summer you go to a river and float or swim, in the winter its still warm so just do whatever

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

I grew up in SC so I’m used to sweltering hot and humid summers but the biggest differences for me are: 1. It does not cool down at night in Dallas. It can still be in the 90s at midnight. In SC, you can eat outside after dark. It will still be humid but without the sun and heat it’s not as bad. 2. The length of the summer is far longer. Shortly after Labor Day in SC, the 90s are gone and it gets into the 70s. Right now is peak outdoor season. 3. The sun here is brutal. There are almost no cloudy or rainy days during summer so it’s like constantly being scorched by the sun without an escape.

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Silverjackal_@reddit

Welcome to Texas! And this was actually a very mild summer compared to several others we’ve had.

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olderandsuperwiser@reddit

Last summer was literally hell on earth, and I've given in Texas for 40 of my 50 years. I never remember a summer as hot as last, although they did exist.

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spacedman_spiff@reddit

Summer of 2011 was awful as well.

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PcChip@reddit

I worked outside at a carwash through that

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spacedman_spiff@reddit

So daily wet t-shirt contests?

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kozzy1ted2@reddit

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2010/08/06/dallas-fort-worth-heat-wave-of-1980-still-seared-into-memories/. 42 day record broken. 69 total that year. I was 15, on the floor of the Cotton Bowl at the Texxas Jam. Floor temps were 130.

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BikerCow@reddit

I well remember the heat wave of 1980. I moved back home to Dallas from Canyon, TX,where I went to school. I was driving a black Fiat X1/9 with no AC and it was 113 degrees that day.

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Onionringlets3@reddit

My mom was pregnant that summer, wasn't fun

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justonemom14@reddit

Are you my kid? I was pregnant with twins that summer. Well, to be fair, just half the summer, as they were born in late July.

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love2Bsingle@reddit

I was in SW Arkansas near the Texas border early on in that summer. I told my friends that they were going to have a hell of a summer. I was not wrong. And back then a lot of people still didn't have air conditioning in those old houses in that rinky dink town

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Want2BnOre@reddit

Spent 6 weeks that year in an unair-conditioned screen porch on top of a cafeteria. Miserable. St night, I went to the shower every few hours to soak my bed sheet with water. Then lay in front of the fan to be cool enough to sleep

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2_LEET_2_YEET@reddit

My wedding was during this streak! So many photos couldn't be used as we were dripping sweat most of the time.

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Diligent_Mulberry47@reddit

This was the summer I had no AC in my vehicle. I used to drive to work in a bathing suit and once there, walk straight to the walk-in cooler.

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cyrusamigo@reddit

That was the summer I decided to help my dad rebuild and paint the deck in his backyard. Much regret.

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maltese_penguin31@reddit

I can't imagine living in Texas before AC, but I have family pictures of my grandparents in the 30s and 40s in Dallas, so I know people did it. And the summers were just as hot then.

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ElectriCatvenue@reddit

I refuse to believe that anyone lived here before AC /s

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A_Homestar_Reference@reddit

You joke but I'm pretty sure the invention of A/C actually has had a measurable impact on migration patterns.

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jkhippie420@reddit

The A/C-induced migration to the south started around 1950. Over the next 50 years, all sunbelt states grew like crazy, but the population of Texas grew the most - over 170% or something.

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Dick_Lazer@reddit

It didn’t used to be as hot, there used to be less cars and concrete, and houses used to be designed for better airflow.

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atticusfifth@reddit

It’s hotter now than it was back then. There are many more days above 100° and the city has grown so much that it’s intensified the heat island effect due to all the concrete absorbing heat

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

I notice a big difference in heat just by driving an hour outside of the metroplex to an area without concrete.

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dionisfake@reddit

I moved last summer to a third floor apartment in the middle of July and it was near 105 with humidity. I genuinely was rethinking living in Texas

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CanBrushMyHair@reddit

I was born here and tbh I rethink living here regularly

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dionisfake@reddit

Real shit, me and my fiance have been heavily considering Oklahoma or Louisiana just for the cost of living alone.

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NothingButTheTea@reddit

I've been saying the same thing! I know it's not logical, but i hope this cooler year doesn't mean a blistering 2025.

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Dick_Lazer@reddit

I feel like this year the heat is gonna sprawl out longer. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have a 90 degree Xmas.

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Trespeon@reddit

Last year it was like 106 for 2.5 months straight. I was dying

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hummingbird_patronus@reddit

Accurate. And I was pregnant last summer. RIP.

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Silverjackal_@reddit

Yeah, I just remember going to mow my grass right before 8am last year and it felt like I was walking into a sauna. It was disgusting heat last year.

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TheSpivack@reddit

For real, I definitely didn't scream profanities at the sun nearly as much this year as I'm used to. it was quite refreshing

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blackbird90@reddit

This is my third summer in Dallas. It's been nice but I still don't like it. I moved from Ohio.

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coltonmusic15@reddit

For real. Trees around your yard are vital so if you’re buying - try to find the older properties with mature trees. We built a 400 square foot back patio with a covered porch in 2020 and between that and the trees that line our back fence line - it keeps our backyard much cooler than the rest of the exposed area in the front. Shade is your friend and makes it more enjoyable to be outside in Texas. You also kind of learn to target early morning or later into the evening for that outside time.

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PerilousAll@reddit

Absolutely right! Stepping from the sun into the shade is a very noticeable difference. I also walk my dog after dark - 8-9pm. It's a huge improvement over daytime walking, even though it's still in the mid-high 90's. The temp feels like a warm bath, and I don't have a problem with walking a mile or more.

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kanyeasada09@reddit

Lol i was saying the same thing , ppl overreact

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TexasReallyDoesSuck@reddit

no they don't. every year is getting hotter. Just look at temperature averages

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kanyeasada09@reddit

May be .

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Silverjackal_@reddit

We actually had some rain this summer! That almost never happens.

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kanyeasada09@reddit

Bout four years ago was last summer thunderstorms..

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Wonberger@reddit

This summer was downright pleasant compared to last year

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

I live in N.C. and can confirm. The biggest thing I noticed when I moved was the nighttime cool down.

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lotsandlotstosay@reddit

Did you get a Devon Rex in Dallas?

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

Hey, I didn't -- but if you are interested, I would highly recommend looking at the Devon Rex Breed Club for reputable breeders. Please don't get a kitten from a "backyard breeder." I know there are good breeders in Texas!

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lotsandlotstosay@reddit

I’ll definitely look into them. Thanks!

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

No, sorry

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BeenzandRice@reddit

Sounds like you would prefer SC

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RomanEmpire314@reddit

1 and 3 is right but I feel like summer is a bit longer this year. Usually it does get a bit cooler around this time

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werdzishard@reddit

Yes, my solar panels appreciate this.

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txchiefsfan02@reddit

I moved here from the Carolinas as well, and for me the key is spending 1-2 hours outdoors daily starting as soon as it warms up. If you acclimate to the heat, it's tolerable long as you don't have health complications. Everything you said is accurate, it's just a matter of how you deal with it.

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

It sounds like South Carolina has four seasons. We have two: summer and not summer.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

Definitely 4 seasons. Summer is the long one but the others exist.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I love sitting on my back patio starting at about 7 am. Coffee and a small breakfast. A book and my dogs curled up next to me. By 9 am I have to turn on the fan I’ve got out there and by 11 I’m back inside, but it’s nice while it lasts!

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boyyouguysaredumb@reddit

Lows in the mid 60s all week though right now

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earthworm_fan@reddit

It was like 100 in the bay area the other day

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plubem@reddit

I came from Illinois, the state parks here are miles better. But instead of not backpacking in the blistering cold for a few months, I don't go in the extreme heat.

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Weak-Ganache-1566@reddit

I tell people from the north “you mostly stay in from Dec-Mar, we mostly stay in from Jul-sep

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

I wish they would change the school schedule to reflect that. Kind of hard to do a week of camping in October or March when kids are in school.

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Onionringlets3@reddit

We usually went during the days off we got for the fair

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Fuzzyswifey@reddit

But the kids get a week off from school in October

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

A week is fine but it’s not an entire summer off. Historically summer break is because kids would help on the farm and summer is when all of the crops need work. But now that it’s no longer a thing, summer break in Texas could be pushed a month or two in either direction.

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Weak-Ganache-1566@reddit

I know. Camping in the summer is hell. People in the NE vacation somewhere warm, people in the south vacation somewhere cold

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Heinz0033@reddit

I'm from Michigan. I see July and August down here as being like January and February back in Michigan.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

You're right about that but it does suck when there is less daylight and kids aren't out of school.

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anonMuscleKitten@reddit

One of the few reasons I left Dallas. Couldn’t handle the lack of outdoors and activities in general. Drinking and restaurants all the time wasn’t for me.

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shutupmutant@reddit

I’ve been in Dallas since I was 22. Moved here in 2006. Im 40 now with kids and have watched the place expand and houses skyrocket to a point that these houses aren’t worth their asking price. You can’t find anything to do without spending money. My kids wanted to go bowling yesterday and I tried to book online and it was 225 dollars for 2 lanes for one hour!!! That’s absolutely insane. Didn’t matter if you had 20 people or 5. Imagine taking someone bowling on a date and it’s 115 dollars.

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Numerous-Risk5819@reddit

You can go bowling at round 1 in grapevine mills for 40$/ lane /hour (or less, depending on the day/time)!! They also have per person rates. There are other locations in the metro that might also be more convenient

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shutupmutant@reddit

Yeah, this was probably so much because it was Pinstack. I would assume places like main event are also equally as high

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3-DMan@reddit

"New plan kids, Wii bowling!"

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

It is hard to do things here without spending money. My free fun in Chicago was to walk around downtown. There’s always nice architecture to enjoy or just people watch.

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

Dallas has great trails but you do have to be acclimated. Picnics at one of the lakes in the area. But this is also a reason people like homes with yard space bc backyard parties are a thing! And with a mature trees of is year round!

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shutupmutant@reddit

There’s no acclimating to the Texas heat and humidity and mosquitoes. DFW is only good weather wise November-March.

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Mountain_Badger8850@reddit

I moved to SE Texas for the outdoors. Traded the Rockies for trees. Traded 3 months of summer for 9. Don't mind night trips on the boat 3 months out of the year in exchange for year round recreation. Yes I know you can play in the cold. But you'll never want to if you work outdoors and spend all day in it.

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kisstheground12345@reddit

Oh, it's that bad. It's like living on the sun for most of the year. Then the ice storms come.

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Emotional-Plastic-52@reddit

I moved here for fishing and I dont mind the summer heat at all. Much more tolerable that Phoenix ( where I moved from ) imo as I prefer a humid 95 than a dry 110-115

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GSpin8@reddit

Just drive outdoors to find an indoor place where you don’t have to sweat like horse

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

You adapt. You adapt to the heat or else you won't get to go outside at all except for two months out of the year. In the winter you adapt to the frigid wind for the same reason. Go out early. Get used to sweating. Drink lots of water. Take cabin trips bc lord knows ain't nobody camping without AC in this weather.

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bemvee@reddit

> You adapt to the heat I’m born and raised in Texas, still live here 34 years later, and I’ve yet to adapt to this heat. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’m less acclimated now than I was when I was a kid (I was about 13 when I first passed out from being outside too long). Some of us just aren’t built for this weather, I guess.

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

It's no joke, and climate change has only made it hotter. I basically don't leave the house from 10:30 to 6:30 for about four months out of the year :/

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

Not being outside has killed my mental health. Even in cold states you can be outside during the winter by bundling up.

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Expensive_Heron9851@reddit

you have to acclimate yourself to the heat. even during our 100 degree days there are people exercising outside. have proper hydration and youll be fine. grow up a bit.

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emeryldmist@reddit

If that's the case, then this probably isn't the state for you. Not everyone has that correlation with outside and mental health. If you do, then you need to protect that. If you stay here, your options are to go out early in the morning, deal with your perceived inadequacy of man made lakes, drive to cooler climes (the Ozarks and Ouachita mountains are just a few hrs away) to camp and partake, or deal with the heat. If this week above all weeks you can't be happier to be here than in the Carolina's, you need to move for your own mental health.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

I think it’s the heat but also a lack of nature and walking spaces. El Paso is also hot as fuck but they have mountains within a 10min drive so you could do a short hike after work. Most of Mexico is also hot but they have so many walkable spaces.

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Expensive_Heron9851@reddit

then move to one of those places lol

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emeryldmist@reddit

Dallas has over 180 miles of hike and bike trails. We have the largest urban forest in the country in the Greaty Trinity Forest with a lot of recreation options. https://trinityrivercorridor.com/recreation/great-trinity-forest White Rock Lake is gorgeous. If you want walking with social activity - The Katy Trail is your place. We have the options. We also have AC in any indoor or semi indoor space possible. But really, you wanted mountains and cool temperatures and came to Dallas? I know that the US education system isn't great, but that is a level of ignorance I didn't think possible.

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

why are you being so hostile lmao

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

There is a trail system that goes from plano to white rock lake. But it is flat but has lots of shade.

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LadySandry@reddit

Ugh, I hate cold without snow. I like going to the lake, either just to the shore or hopping on a boat. Only go camping at places with lots of tree shade and a lake to swim in. Play disc golf in the morning or evening. For me, the mosquitos are worse than the heat

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Onionringlets3@reddit

All my friends always play around 2pm, doesn't matter the season 🙄 they start seeing me again and they're like "oh hi!!!! The seasons must have changed! We missed you!" Upped my water intake and made it 15 straight wks this summer only missed 2 wks in August, and my game didn't suffer!!

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LadySandry@reddit

Yeah tbh I'm not a morning person so when I was playing more regularly I still started at 3 often. I play ultimate at 1pm and that does kick my ass. Hard to drink enough water

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constant_flux@reddit

I, perhaps stupidly, did some landscaping this weekend for a few hours outside. I stayed exceptionally well hydrated, but even that wasn't enough to stop the heat exhaustion. It's no joke.

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

I read in Outside Magazine that the avg person can lose 4 liters of water per hour through sweating, while only being able to absorb at max 1.5 liters of water per hour. When you consider that, it makes a lot of sense how the heat exhaustion can set in so fast.

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constant_flux@reddit

Ah, yeah... makes sense. Lesson learned.

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miataataim66@reddit

How many hours a day do you spend indoors? It's not that you aren't made for the heat, it's most likely that you don't allow yourself to acclimate. I work outdoors everyday, the first year I thought I was going to die, the second was better but still bad, now, I thrive in 105° humid heat, which was never possible before as a desk worker. If you truly want to acclimate, stop relying on AC. Roll your windows down while driving, eat lunch outside, take walks at the peak heat hours, and turn your temp up in your house. It'll take ~2 weeks and you'll be sweating less, feeling slightly cooler in hotter temps, and be able to be mobile without much issue. You can't ever adapt if you don't immerse yourself in what you're trying to adapt to, or aren't willing to forego the one thing that *keeps you cool all the time.* All humans are adaptable. That's what makes us human.

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bemvee@reddit

I spent a LOT of time outdoors as a kid, it didn’t stop me from fainting from the heat once I hit puberty.

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miataataim66@reddit

Yeah, no. You aren't different from every other person on earth. You also haven't said how much time you spend indoors. Stay hydrated.

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bemvee@reddit

It’s like you haven’t ever heard of medical conditions lol

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miataataim66@reddit

Just to piggyback off our other comment thread, you can't possibly assume someone will discern that you have medical issues pertaining to heat when you continue to live in a hot environment, say that you passed out from heat once when you hit puberty, and generally say to an open, anonymous comment thread that it's harder to acclimate nowadays due to the heat. This is all way too general, just add that you have a condition, it's fine — it doesn't mean everyone else does, though. Heat exposure for those that have overall good health is paramount to overcoming discomfort in heat.

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bemvee@reddit

And you shouldn’t assume people are just stupid or weak, or expect them to divulge personal medical information in order for you to believe them.

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miataataim66@reddit

Wow, you're actually a fool.

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bemvee@reddit

lol okay stranger.

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miataataim66@reddit

Ew, stop. We're all strangers here, dork.

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bemvee@reddit

Why do I have to stop?

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Anxious-Door2240@reddit

Just to clarify, s/he literally didn't assume people are stupid OR weak. Maybe you need to reread their comments, but it lays out that conditioning used on healthy people leads to results that can change you for the better. Just because you can't doesn't mean everyone can't. You're the one in the wrong here, and you're acting like they're dumb for NOT knowing that you have medical conditions?! What?! Nobody knows you!

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

You overdid it that day or it was especially hot or you weren't hydrated

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miataataim66@reddit

Yeah, I love when people just assume they're radically different from everyone else, that just isn't how being in the same species works. It's hilarious. "I did it once so it must be true!" Not, "oh wait, let me actually test this with common sense over a period of time to find out whether or not it's true." So sad.

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bemvee@reddit

I love when people just assume they know everything about a stranger online! “lol she thinks she can’t tolerate the heat cause she’s passed out once! She certainly didn’t just give one example, that’s her entire life story.” Medical conditions exist, dude. I can’t even take a hot shower without risking a drop in blood pressure and a spike in heart rate that results in me *almost* passing out (cause when it happens enough, you learn to spot the signs!)

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miataataim66@reddit

*Woah* how are you going to not include that when literally commenting that it seems to be impossible to acclimate nowadays to a general audience that literally knows nothing about you, while also making it seem like a relatable thing to not be able to acclimate specifically because of the heat? That's ridiculous as hell. If you're telling the truth, that sucks and I genuinely hope there is a way to overcome it, but also I'd say to move to a cooler place if it's ever possible because that seems like an exaggerated risk to have as you age in a typically hot environment. AC is awesome, but it doesn't stop everything. My comment wasn't meant to offend you or your ailment, it was to specify that for people of sound health and general wellness, conditioning is the key. If able to do so, you expose your body gradually to conditions that push your limits, over time making it easier to withstand whatever it is you're trying to get better at facing. This is the way to acclimate to heat. Those that are capable of conditioning but never do so, and instead complain tirelessly every time it gets hot that it's "too hot," are only doing themselves a disservice by not fixing what they complain about, especially because it's so damn simple and they *could* be comfortable year round.

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bemvee@reddit

Because it’s none of your fucking business. Maybe stop assuming or think harder before commenting.

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Anxious-Door2240@reddit

Oh my, reading through this, s/he is right. I was on your side because people do have medical issues, but you didn't say that anywhere until it got under your skin?? And then you attack *because* it got under your skin?? Conditioning is a basic tactic that's been used for thousands of years, just because you can't do it doesn't mean everyone else can't. Grow up

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bemvee@reddit

Why do I have to explicitly state that from the beginning, though? Why is that a requirement for people to stop and think before goving someone unsolicited “advice” and then talk shit about them?

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Anxious-Door2240@reddit

... Are you serious or are you actually lacking critical thinking skills on that level? Mental gymnastics, I guess. 1. It wasn't unsolicited advice, at all — complaining about something being impossible to change when it isn't impossible to change means others are going to comment on how to change it. You're on an open forum. This person was explaining in detail *THE WAY* to overcome not being able to handle heat. Point blank. Any reasonable person that doesn't get offended at the drop of a pen would be appreciative if they had never heard of conditioning before. Why? Because it works. 2. Stating someone should "stop and think before giving unsolicited advice" is a joke, right? If the advice is not only proper, but completely backed by science 100% of the time, should they really have to stop and think? Or is it you that should stop and think before attacking a person trying to help, and explain in the forefront of all of this that you have a medical condition that doesn't allow you to deal with heat well? What Miata did wasn't rude at all. What you did *was.* Yet, you want to come off as the one with higher morals because you're trying to get them to rethink their comments just because *you* have an issue with heat? Do you understand how ridiculous that is or do we need to keep going back and forth to figure this out? I love how you put advice in quotes as if it isn't reasonable advice. If you don't want unsolicited advice, stay off the Internet. If you don't want people to assume you're a healthy, well off person, tell them in the beginning that you're not. These are the reasons you let people know. If you still can't wrap your head around it, oh honey, the real world must be hard for you. Also, they never talked shit about you once. In fact, they did quite the opposite in that response they put out and were apologetic but not getting on their knees to please you because their advice is correct. It doesn't mean they have to bend to whatever *you* want because *you* can't do it.

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miataataim66@reddit

"Stop assuming or think harder before commenting." "It's none of your fucking business." You do realize these are contradictions based on what we're talking about, right? Are you 12 or something? I gave a completely valid response in reference to a healthy person. Sorry, but I don't have respect for you just because you played the victim card but didn't divulge *any* of that info until it offended you. Hilarious.

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bemvee@reddit

The number of people who don’t understand that some people have medical conditions that make them more susceptible to extreme temperatures is…not all that surprising.

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

You never adapt to the heat.

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nein_va@reddit

You kind of do. It's certainly possible to go camping during the summer and early fall. You learn to carry enough water, take breaks, and avoid areas without shade. And to an extent, you do get accustomed to the heat the same way people from the north get accustomed to the cold. For example in Texas, we don't typically go swimming when the weather is high 70s/low 80s. The water to us feels too cold and we usually wait until it warms up more, but in colder climates people do that all the time.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

It was always confusing to me when people would have swimming pools in Chicago. For me, it needs to be at least in the 80s to swim and there aren’t many of those days in Chicago.

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RioRozayy@reddit

I’m from Chicago, we swim in the cold and our bodies are used to the cold just like Dallas is use to the heat

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xoLiLyPaDxo@reddit

I was born in Texas, grew up on a farm without air conditioning in my bedroom. I worked outside in the heat every single day growing up. I still had a heatstroke in August in my 20's while extremely physically fit and active and very low BMI, while drinking plenty of water. I was helping a neighbor dig a drainage ditch to keep their kitchen from flooding. I only had about 6 ft left to go and thought I could get it done, but collapsed anyways. I thought I was fine until I wasn't. It came on very fast. Everything went red and only about 2-3 seconds later I was unconscious. There are times here the heat itself literally cooks your brain and you can only withstand so much time in it before it kills you. People need to understand there are simply times people shouldn't work outdoors or be without air conditioning, it's just not safe to do so.

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NightFire19@reddit

People can, but air conditioning makes people soft.

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

I guess I spent a lifetime in Dallas in the AC.

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Emotional-Plastic-52@reddit

I have

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UnreliableCarsAreFun@reddit

Oh, you think heat is your ally. But you merely adopted the heat; I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the cool weather until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but BLINDING!”

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

You didn't get out enough.

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bemvee@reddit

So you know me?

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mycoandbio@reddit

I felt the need to chime in here- we usually tent camp for 5-7 days in the hill country every quarter. And although we are adapted to it (native Texan), that doesn’t mean it isn’t miserable. We basically use the early mornings to hike and spend the rest of the day in a body of water. You just go into it knowing that you’ll be hot. It still beats being hot in the city IMHO

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bemvee@reddit

Yep, body of water is the only way I can tolerate extended periods out in the heat. Unfortunately some people think I’m just not trying hard enough, but I can’t help that I have a medical condition that makes it a bit dangerous to just “tough it out.”

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3-DMan@reddit

You're probably just more pissed off at the heat now! (same with traffic)

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InternetsIsBoring@reddit

The downside is any heat stroke or heat exhaustion will reduce your ability to acclimate to heat.

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constant_flux@reddit

Same. Been here 38 years. The heat fucking sucks.

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

It definitely gets harder to acclimate as we get older.

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IzzyBee89@reddit

This is the answer. I spend at least some time outside everyday, thanks to having a dog, so I've gotten used to being uncomfortable. I just view it as "I'm really hot and sweaty right now, but I'll be in the A/C chugging cold water again soon." I also walk my dog late at night when it has been very hot during the day because it's more bearable by then (by bearable, I mean still mid to high 80s). For other dog owners -- they make little ice pack collars to help keep dogs cool. I would be lying if I said I haven't considered wearing one myself, but I just suck it up while my dog enjoys the cold. I have enough silly tan lines as it is, lol.

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duchess_of_nothing@reddit

I moved here from Phoenix. Hot is fantastic. Hot and humid? No. I feel like I can't breathe in the summer. I hibernate June to Oct. I'm ready to move I just don't know where.

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SipoteQuixote@reddit

I work outside, whenever I go camping with friends that work indoors, I tend to feel so relaxed and comfortable versus my friends complaining it's hot. I used to be like that, but now if I'm outside and it's not work related, I'm at ease. The winter kicks my ass now when previously I could walk around in 1 layer eating an ice cream cone.

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skepticismlot@reddit

& if you’ve got Dogs?

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

I do have a dog and, yeah, it adds another variable to account for. It sucks! Your options become more limited in some ways. I still recommend the early morning/before 90F stuff if you have a dog but that doesn't always work either. And it blows to get out of bed super early. The thing to remember with dogs is that mental stimulation is actually more exhausting to them than physical. Taking my dog on a run or romp is never as effective as a 40 minute walk where she's allowed to stop and sniff whatever she wants for as long as she wants. If you add in basic treat training and commands you'll wipe her out for the whole day. I also play a lot of indoor games with my dog like puzzles, commands and treats, and games where she has to use her nose to find treats. If you have access to a hose and your dog likes water, that can be a great way to wear them out. Doggy daycare. Dog parks. There's a lot to offer depending on your dog and your schedule.

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OhPiggly@reddit

There's no such thing as "adapting" to heat. As we get older, you only get worse at dealing with heat.

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

Perhaps my wording wasn't clear. So I'll adjust it. You adapt to living *around* the heat. That doesn't mean I go out in it. Just means that when I can, I go out before sunrise with buckets of water to drink and get back inside before it's above 90F. And that is in the months where that's possible, bc I'll acknowledge it's really not possible in a handful of the summer months. August for example. As for getting older and how it affects you yeah, I get it. It doesn't get easier, it gets harder. I'm speaking from my experience as a mid-30s person who can still withstand the heat and work around it. I'm certain that as my partner and I continue to age and climate change continues to worsen, we will have to reassess whether this is a viable place for us to live due to the weather. It won't be, most likely. For OP, either they work around the climate, or they move to some. place they don't have to. There's really no other options ime.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Fans.

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HoneyIShrunkMyNads@reddit

2 months is pretty hyperbolic lmao. The temperature from Late October through May is usually pretty damn solid for the most part

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Slinkeh_Inkeh@reddit

I find the cutting, frigid cold in Jan/Feb pretty prohibitive to my enjoyment of Dallas outdoors a lot of times, but yeah -- I have a tendency toward hyperbole. It's just how I am. It's more like 4 months of really nice weather split across the Spring and Fall (just my own opinion/perception).

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Sure_Information3603@reddit

This 👆

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DonaLeoNolet@reddit

Lived in Canada. Where I used to live January could get down to -45. Take your pick.

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Hal_at_the_moon@reddit

We just grit our teeth and bear through. Get a camel back or something. Just stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and get a great tan.

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cpostier@reddit

Be an early riser, every morning is super nice, even all summer long, would ride the bike around the lake all summer long at sunrise, super nice weather

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RioRozayy@reddit

I just moved here and there’s a State Fair and nice museums and a lot of landmarks. There’s nature walks I googled that I found. Mineral spas. YMCA has a nice swimming pool.

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lolster32@reddit

90s and so for camping is good don’t know what you’re talking about. Yeah pretty sure global warming and stuff has sort of messed up the appeal during the summers to go out camping but right now it’s not too bad. I remember the sweat a few years back camping while it was 95 degrees. Swimming is what you do to make it worthwhile otherwise you’re just standing outside sweating 🥵.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

In most Western states, 90+ temperatures are far too hot to be on trails. At those temperatures, you can get heat stroke very quickly and you can't drink enough water to combat the amount you are losing. I'd much prefer beginning at 6am hike with 50 degree temps and finishing the afternoon with it 75.

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expertlurker12@reddit

Sir, this is the state of Texas.

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OMGtheykilldkenni@reddit

Us native born Texans are built for the heat of Texas and we continue on living a normal life even outdoors during the summer months!

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Bluescreen73@reddit

The shitty summers, piss poor outdoor recreation, and lack of scenery were three of the bigger reasons why we left DFW. We lived there for 12 years. Been gone for 13. Haven't even thought about moving back one single time.

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zaptorque@reddit

Where you at now if you don't mind me asking? I grew up in DFW, moved at 18 for college to Austin and spent the first 16 years old my adult life there. Back to Dallas 2 years ago, and frankly I hate it. Austin weather was slightly worse but I loved living there and miss the hell out of it.

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Bluescreen73@reddit

I moved to DFW from Fort Collins after college, and we ended up moving back to the Front Range (Suburban Denver).

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frenchezz@reddit

So this question clearly wasn’t for you but you just needed to let us all know you left Dallas lol

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Bluescreen73@reddit

OP was complaining about Dallas's shitty climate, and I can commiserate. Sorry you don't like hearing that DFW isn't the bees knees.

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Hurricane_Ivan@reddit

>Dallas's shitty climate People love to whine about it even though we have pretty mild (good) weather like 8 months of the year: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Dallas I guess they expect Southern California type weather or Colorado or Canaday to type scenery without the prices.

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frenchezz@reddit

They asked how you manage to do outdoor things and your answer was I don’t.

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Bluescreen73@reddit

No, I moved. I can do outdoorsy stuff pretty much all year round here. I'm in better shape than I ever was when I lived in North Texas. I lowered my cholesterol and dropped a bunch of weight because it's much easier to be outside here without the humidity (which is really the main problem with the climate there). If we had stayed in DFW, I probably would have had a heart attack by now.

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frenchezz@reddit

Oh I'm sorry, being that it was a DFW subreddit didn't feel the need to include the word 'here' but you didn't do outdoors things 'here' you packed your bags and dipped out. So again this post has nothing to do with you and you have nothing to offer. Congrats on being more fit though.

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ResplendentZeal@reddit

That's a lot of words to call yourself lazy.

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astrotekk@reddit

Where are you now? We are thinking of getting out of here

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Bluescreen73@reddit

Suburban Denver. It's not perfect by any means, but it's 10,000 times more tolerable for outdoor activity than DFW. I don't have to run my air conditioner 24/7 for 3-4 months and can sleep with my windows open at night about 99% of the time in July and August.

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throw_away5430@reddit

Thank you for leaving 👋

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

Why are you on this sub if you just wanna trash Dallas?

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Jackitos@reddit

I thought that was the point of this sub? Bitch about traffic, bad drivers, minor inconveniences?

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

Sure but the guy doesn’t live in Dallas and hates it from afar.

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Jackitos@reddit

How you gon hate from outside the club? You can't even get in

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Bluescreen73@reddit

My apologies. I didn't realize this sub was an echo chamber for people who think the Metroplex is the land of milk and honey. Don't like what I have to say? Keep scrolling.

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

Enjoy your misery.

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TroyAndAbed2022@reddit

Where did you move to?

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Bluescreen73@reddit

Back to the Front Range of Colorado. More expensive, yes, but it's been worth every penny.

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Historical_Dentonian@reddit

Moved here from Boulder Co. Definitely miss the views. Don’t miss the boringly bland foods or the California trash.

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hmmisuckateverything@reddit

Yeah it’s the worst part of living here and why I want out lol. Being inside all summer and then being inside all winter drives me crazy

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zaptorque@reddit

The winters here are incredibly mild. There is maybe a total of like 10 days during the year when it's too cold to go outside to do any outdoor activities.

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hmmisuckateverything@reddit

Yeah we just have really wet winters so it’s usually raining or cold lol

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zaptorque@reddit

According to the farmers almanac this winter in Texas will be warmer and dryer than normal

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Blah-B7ah_Bloop@reddit

lol. I rarely do, not just because of the heat but because of the air quality warnings and asthma.

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No_Celebration2215@reddit

You take mini vacations out of state when you hit a boiling point mentally.

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SuccessfulSquirrel70@reddit

I just sauna once in awhile... if you get sort of use to ~200 then 90-100 isn't really that bad :)

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Jernbek35@reddit

We move out of this state is how we deal with it. Place sucks. There’s no good outdoor scenery in Dallas anyway. Flat open plains.

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therealradberry@reddit

We bike ride all year long

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cvsmith122@reddit

I do stuff all the time outdoors in august, especially camping. I’m not sure why the 90 degrees would stop you.

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Jsplus@reddit

You don’t.

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lotusflower_3@reddit

You don’t. And it’s only getting hotter. Ugh.

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kabob21@reddit

I picked up pickleball last spring can play indoor or outdoors literally everywhere in DFW. Much more accessible than my beloved tennis.

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GlitteryDragonScales@reddit

I basically just sweat to death.

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kbreezy04@reddit

Lived there 4 years. Never figured it out so moved back to a place with seasons and mountains.

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earthworm_fan@reddit

I took a walk at 11am and it was quite nice

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TeslaModelS3XY@reddit

That’s the neat part, you don’t.

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ItsMinnieYall@reddit

This is blowing my mind. I road bike all summer but I stop in late October or November because it's too cold. I don't pick back up until maybe March or April.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

Man that's wild to hear because for me it's the total opposite. I stopped riding by bike in July and August even in Chicago because it's too hot and humid. I'd much rather ride in 40 degree temperatures because once you get going, you don't even notice the cold.

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Novel_Foot_8140@reddit

If you haven’t been micro dosing the heat since May idk what to tell you. I go out on walks multiple times throughout the day. You plan around the peak heat & UV times. Plus we had a mild summer this year, so this has been nothing imo

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tmanarl@reddit

You don’t.

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thewhiterabbiit@reddit

Just go out at reasonable times. I go fishing early mornings or very late afternoons. The weather is actually really nice when the sun is rising/setting

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lackingInt@reddit

Sunscreen and pack waters

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Remote_Orange_8351@reddit

You just do it. Drink plenty of water. You get used to it. I'm 52 and have lived here my whole life, so maybe adapting is hard. Sure, my a/c is set to 67 degrees year round unless it gets cold enough to physically hurt in winter to make me turn the heat on. I love it cold. But, I also like the heat. I've worked warehouse jobs throwing boxes all day, summer, no ac, car had no ac either. I've LARPed full weekends year round. Even this summer, I walk at least an hour every day, often around lunch or in the afternoon. I'm obese and have had heart surgery, but I don't worry about the heat. I bring water, don't do stuff outside on an empty stomach, and I'm good. It is pleasant to just bake and sweat. When you get home, it makes the shower and ac feel even better.

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chairwindowdoor@reddit

I moved to Northern California for several years in my 20s. When Io ed there I was overweight. I found myself hiking, running on beaches, hanging out outside, going for walks, playing disc golf it was radically different and my body reflected that. WhenI moved back to Texas I'm holed up in the AC and rarely do any of that stuff. Purely anecdotal and there are other factors involved but I believe the weather being tolerable made a big difference. It would be hell (for me) to go play disc golf here.

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Onionringlets3@reddit

Played 1-3 times a wk all summer. I am overweight. I just take 5x the amount of water I would normally drink.

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UnreliableCarsAreFun@reddit

>I'm holed up in the AC I've found people that really struggle with the weather here have this mind set. You really have to climatize yourself to the weather here. Being outside all summer, like right now it feels wonderful, i don't know how someone could say its hot right now.

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likemagicc@reddit

If you can’t handle the 90s, you’re not going to like Texas.

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OVERSHARETX@reddit

I roll around in a vat of baby powder, butt naked, before I get dressed for the day

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Onionringlets3@reddit

Username checks out 😆

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Historical_Dentonian@reddit

1) Never stop spending time outside, you don’t have adapt to heat you experience daily. It’s just normal. 2)Find activities you love more than you hate heat.

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Onionringlets3@reddit

Disc golf!

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Admirable-Ad-7969@reddit

Number 2 is the answer

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Mindless_Rooster5225@reddit

Summers may be brutal not winter is usually so mild that you can camp and hike all *winter* long outside of a freak couple weeks in February.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

Winter is so hit or miss and it’s hard to rely on. The one weekend in February I picked for camping we had a winter weather advisory. The next weekend it’s raining. Another weekend it’s in the 40s. Then finally you have a weekend in the 50s or 60s. If summer is consistently hot AF, why can’t winter be consistently nice to even it out?

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a_maker@reddit

February is generally the worst in my experience. I had two backpacking trips get cancelled for ice storms in February. I do most of my camping in October to January, then March to May. I’m out all year with my dog - early mornings or by water only in the summer. I walk/hike with a headlamp to deal with the early sunsets in the winter. I also got a kayak for the summers when it’s too hot for hiking - there’s a ton of lake and water sport access here.

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rocksolidaudio@reddit

Anything under 100 isn’t that bad.

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replicant0wnz@reddit

Preach. Born and raised here and my ideal temp is about 92. Keep the house around 80 during the hotter months and just rock shorts and a tank all day. I \*loath\* the cold. Never understood folks that just bitch about the heat all the time, it ain't going anywhere but \*they\* can. Being able to go outside and not having to spend 5 minutes layering up in the winter is a big plus too. Funny story, I recently got a blister on my left foot and irritation on my right for having to wear socks and shoes for the 1st time since April 😂

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Onionringlets3@reddit

I don't know anyone else besides my mom and I that let the house get to 80 during the day during summer 🥰

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baphometsbike@reddit

Same, I love the heat. Cold weather makes me extremely uncomfortable.

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ResplendentZeal@reddit

This subreddit is filled with weak and frail people. Literally *everyone* in my family remarked on how beautiful the day was yesterday. We acknowledged it was warm, but yesterday was wonderful. It truly never fails to amaze me how the basement dwelling redditors on this subreddit are so weak.

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baphometsbike@reddit

It surprises me how many people just…never spend time outside. I go nuts being inside for too long.

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ResplendentZeal@reddit

I have been spending almost every afternoon/night for the last two months outside doing my yard for Halloween and it's been great. It's warm, but I have no idea how anyone would call this uncomfortable or act like it limits activity. But my mind is also focused on a goal that's bringing joy. I'm not surprised that the average redditor is having a hard time with 80-90 degree weather. I suspect they look exactly like I imagine them to, if looking around at the people in the cars next to me is anything to go off of. Once again, real life is a complete 180 to what the relevant reddit says.

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HoneyIShrunkMyNads@reddit

If you moved here and cannot handle being outside with temps around 90, you're gonna have a bad time. I left Chicago cause I couldn't handle the temps being around 20.

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cacidous@reddit

Suck it up buttercup 🤠

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dez_caught_it@reddit

It’s not that hot at night.

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mustard-ass@reddit

Real talk, I don't. I've got a minor disability, and I haven't been outside except to go to/from the car since April. I hate it here.

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bumba_clock@reddit

Mornings and evenings when it’s hot. Unless you’re swimming.

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CatchIcy1011@reddit

You have to do them in the morning.

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Successful_Test_931@reddit

We moved here from socal for my husband’s work in June. August was probably the worst in terms of weather. We used to be outside most weekends and evenings in SoCal. Now it’s either hang out at the malls, go spend money to do an “indoor activity” or go to the bars. Now that it’s not in the 100s anymore we will take it. It actually stays pretty cool now until like it hits 90 at 1pm. So we spend the most time we can outside, we live near Addison circle park so it’s nice to have that easy access. After work / 5-6pm is still pretty hot and we go to the gym around that time so honestly the mornings and early afternoons are the best bet here in order to be outside.

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Historical_Dentonian@reddit

This was a mild August. The key is to spend time outside consistently spring through fall.

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cantankerouscrabcake@reddit

Yes. Last summer was hell on earth

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Historical_Dentonian@reddit

Yep last year August was 107° at 5pm, 102° at 9pm. This August had cooler evenings in the 90’s.

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Iant-Iaur@reddit

While getting long in tooth, this summer was not bad at all. 1998 and 2011 are the ones yet to be topped.

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austinD93@reddit

I moved here a little over a month ago. I don’t know if Ive missed a day yet to go fishing. The fishing is so damn good here and people still keep telling me this is a bad time of year to go out. Yes, I sweat my ass off. But, I just moved from Colorado and I got to stay active. I drink an asinine amount of water throughout the days to stay hydrated. I golfed yesterday and my tee time was at about 2:15pm. I think I saw maybe 8 groups the whole day out playing. Spoke with the starter and all he said was it’s hot and most people won’t come out till 5-6pm rounds. As others have said, just got to adapt. Absolutely have loved my move here so far, can’t wait for my fiancé to join me in a few weeks.

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hearmeout29@reddit

Why did you leave Colorado?

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austinD93@reddit

Mostly to be closer to family and affordability. I lived in Colorado for 10 years and was ready for a change. Lived in Breckenridge for 6 years and then Boulder for 4 years.

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Jswazy@reddit

You don't...... You stay inside 6 months or more out of the year. You also do more at night after the sun is down.

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USMCLee@reddit

Jump on a flight to somewhere else for a long weekend. Or drive west to Big Bend National Park or Ruidoso NM.

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BuenoD@reddit

90 is great. It's all about mind set.

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MarcoEsteban@reddit

I don't, tbh.

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wh1036@reddit

This summer was actually very moderate compared to last summer. Probably echoing a lot of what you've heard already, but just planning your activities accordingly. My whole family has breathable clothing and hydration packs for things like hiking, camping, and long bike rides. We only plan camping around mid-November to mid-April. Activities in the heat of spring and summer are all either in well shaded areas, include water-based activities, or we travel. Summer hikes are planned around shaded trails near some water we can jump in at some point. Plenty of places to rent kayaks, canoes, tubes, or fishing boats in the summer as well.

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oroofdog_77@reddit

Toughen Up.

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RandyChampagne@reddit

dry 90's, drrrrryyyyy 90's and those will be gone next week plan your outdoor activities, with sweat.

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Necoras@reddit

We are in the middle of a national heatwave. People don't realize it, because it's October. But if it was July right now, people would be dying from the heat. That said, yeah, it's hot here. And it's getting worse. 90's in October is not normal. It's part of the same system that's generating massive hurricane after massive hurricane in the Gulf.

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Some_Ad_9560@reddit

Fans, shade, etc. Get there early, leave early before the temp gets too high. Also, we travel to different parts of TX & OK, which has better scenery anyways.

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JJB_000@reddit

I don’t. I really missed being outdoors when I first moved here, but I just can’t. The heat is not for me. I read a lot now.

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currycourtesan@reddit

Dallas & the outdoors are like oil & water

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Aintaword@reddit

Now is a great time for outdoor activities. October thru December. March thru May. Sometimes June. Those are the best months. July and August are brutally hot. January and February are usually the coldest. September can be as hot as August.

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Thesinistral@reddit

Get it all done between November and May. Cabin fever is real.

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Warm-Veterinarian-15@reddit

You can do outdoor things here. You just need to get used to it. We play Pickleball 3-4 times a week year round, almost always outside. You just have to commit to it, sweat a lot, and drink lots of fluids. I used to bike in the hot weather also. I just didn't go as far when it was hotter. For biking, consider getting a Camelback so you have plenty of water.

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Ok_You_8679@reddit

Drive to New Mexico and Colorado whenever possible

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Pale-Succotash441@reddit

We drive 4 hours to chase the cooler temps elsewhere for camping, and the long bike rides begin at 5am.

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LuteroLynx@reddit

I don’t. I’ve been itching to state hop for years. Soon as i finish my degree i’m headed for the mountains.

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jaminator45@reddit

if youre new here and not used to the climate it might take a couple years to acclimate. im from ohio and the first two summers were brutal. now it doenst bother me at all.

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Able_Communication60@reddit

Once the spring warms, you need to be outside. When summer hits,be outside walking 3x a week. You will become acclimated to the heat.

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derpusherpus314@reddit

I mean so what if you sweat bring a rag

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Crunchy_Wang@reddit

Loving the weather here lol

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SnooCupcakes7133@reddit

Man up buttercup...😎🤣😘👌

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AgentBlue14@reddit

That's the fun part, you don't.

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mweyenberg89@reddit

You drink a lot of water. Maybe something with electorlytes as well, like Gatorade. This is good weather.

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Pabi_tx@reddit

>It's the beginning of October and it's still in the 90s. It doesn't cool off here enough to do camping and long bike rides until November and by that time kids are in school and it's getting dark at 5:30, so you barely have any time outside after work. Yes.

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Total_Possession_950@reddit

Love the heat! In and around the pool all summer! December-February going outside is miserable!

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Cuddlefosh@reddit

idk. ive gone camping and climbing plenty in the summer in texas. its just a matter of what you're willing to tolerate for the experience of being out of doors. people lived this way forever.

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Dick_Lazer@reddit

Most people around here just eat, shop and get drunk.

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

Well i have been here all my life and I am already back on the trails and outdoors. 90 works for me and my family, but we all also played outdoor sports. So I'm guessing acclimation.

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alltheblues@reddit

You just deal with it. Sunscreen, water, and a shower after you get home.

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GalaxyFireworks@reddit

I like to go biking late at night when it’s much cooler on the trails by our house. It gets so hot I like to carry a cute parasol around to help shield the sun some! There are some cute nature spots speckled all around and of course White rock lake!

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sonofscario@reddit

I was truly surprised by everything in tx. I moved from a much better state and the weather and lack of natural beauty caught me off guard. You don't have to worry about camping because unless you want to be cramped in a small state park next to a man made lake there are not many options.

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Headed_East2U@reddit

Living in most of Texas SUCKS for 6 months of hell of summer. I deployed to Iraq twice and Texas is a very close second as the last place to be in summer. Reasonable daytime temps don't happen until Halloween or so.

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pigheartedphil@reddit

I always say that when it is freezing cold, you can keep adding layers, but when it’s scorching hot, after you remove all layers, things get awkward! 🥵

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yesandno77@reddit

Go out and do things in the morning or around twilight time! I go for a walk every morning during sunrise. It was beautiful this morning!

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Stray1_cat@reddit

It sucks but I look forward to the end of October because it’ll be cooler then. I go hiking in the morning OR I just sweat my ass off if I go in the afternoon.

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FREE-AOL-CDS@reddit

Best way I’ve found is : Drink a lot of water and power through it.

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LadySandry@reddit

I just go ahead and do stuff? i'd rather be hot than cold. Go hammock camping with a bug net, it's nice. I don't bike but I do play sports. I bring shade, take break, drink water and electrolytes.

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hearmeout29@reddit

This is one big factor as to why my family is moving. The weather sucks here.

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thirtyone-charlie@reddit

Same as anywhere else but with lots of sweat

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Texas_Redditor@reddit

Mornings are outside time in our family during the summer. And then we try to squeeze out every last drop outside time during the fall-winter-spring stretch. We’ve accidentally taught our kids how he phrase “can’t do this during the summer.” RE camping: If we go camping on a Friday night, I’ll often load up one car with all our gear and go drive to the state park at like 3 or 4 and get everything set up. (I am blessed to have a WFH job that’s flexible and cool with me doing that as long as I don’t miss a meeting.) Then my spouse picks the kids up from school and drives directly there to meet me. Kids get to immediately play. I get to set up everything calmly. My spouse gets a cold beverage and snack plate on arrival. Keeps everybody happy, even if it means two cars at the camp site.

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Glittering-Pop-9797@reddit

This! But also, we try to drive north a bit to camp while it’s still a bit hot out. It cools down quite a bit when you get to the mountains in OK/Arkansas/Tennessee. It’s a drive, but some areas are too bad 4-5 hours. And then in the winter we tend to camp in TX.

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Texas_Redditor@reddit

NW Arkansas camping is the best. Just sucks it’s 5-6 away. White Rock Mountain is our favorite

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

My wife is a flight attendant so I’m on her benefits and the debate I always have is do I drive 5hr for camping or fly 4hr (but have to check bags for gear) for amazing camping.

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Glittering-Pop-9797@reddit

Yes!! We love white rock mountain!❤️

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LightsStayOnInFrisco@reddit

Go on a trip/get away. Not every activity has to be close to home/daily life. It's hot out west and very warm way north of here in Minnesota. Hurricanenes east of here. Summer is hanging on. However, the dew points haven't been bad the past 2 weeks.

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bigdeallikewhoaNOT@reddit

We just go outside anyway. It’s not that hot…

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Nomad_Industries@reddit

Drink water *before* you're thirsty. Stay in the shade where possible. Do outdoor work as close to dawn/dusk as you think your neighbors will tolerate.

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RockinIan121@reddit

Welcome to Texas. It's like this until January or February

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PhyllobatesTerribili@reddit

We moved to DFW in '99 from northern SK, Canada and yeah it's hot but a piece of cake compared to -40 for 2 months straight. Did all the same outdoor stuff there we did back home and loved it. Hunting and fishing isn't nearly as good but the job opportunity, sports/music entertainment and cost of living was just fantastic. Moved back to take care of family but might end up there again. Suck it up!

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trivertx@reddit

Drink water and sun screen

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Ok_Belt2521@reddit

Minimizing your A/C usage and spending more time outdoors is the best way to acclimate. That may not be feasible depending on your situation though.

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Im_so_little@reddit

That's the neat part. You don't

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MegaMiles08@reddit

I don't camp in the summer, but i run outside in the heat all summer long. I see hikers doing the same. You just accept that you are going to be hot, and you need to take way more water and loop back to the car for refills if necessary. Hikers may not do this quite as much, but as an example, I ran 15 miles yesterday and looped back to my car a few times to refill water. I'm so sick of the heat too. Lol

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muskratboy@reddit

It’s cooling off now. We have 4 months of beautiful weather ahead of us, plenty of time to camp all you like. Then 2 months of bad weather, then another 3 months of perfect weather before it gets hot.

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dionisfake@reddit

Honestly this is just how Texas is- even in central California where it regularly hits over 110 degrees in the summer it still gets cold in the evening because of the geography and weather patterns. Texas is perfectly in the hell zone where it just can’t cool down that much at night. I’m in Oklahoma as I’m writing this and even though I’m four hours outside of DFW the geography is different enough that it was 52 last night even though it was in the 90s earlier in the day. Anyway to actually answer your question- I just don’t. My FIL has some jet skis and that’s about all that I do when it’s this dang hot outside. Whenever I go out to do fun activities they’re all indoor things and that’s how most people do it. There’s some good popular lakes for families and dogs but there’s some bad algae blooms right now so I’ve been avoiding that.

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Past-Background-7221@reddit

That’s the neat part, you don’t.

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Lord_Kromdar@reddit

Bring lots of water. More than you think you would need.

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syllableslinga@reddit

There is no escape. I’m moving North as soon as humanly possible.

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ishyc@reddit

You get acclimated and used to the heat , also stay hydrated and bring plenty of liquids with you. I ride mountain bike and the only time I stop I when the temp is over 99 or so , then I go paddling or swim . But anything under 95 is good to go . At least for me .

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Lusad0@reddit

Even as someone from norway where it never even gets to 90 who regularly visits dallas, my experience is that you just have to go outside, bring water and accept that you‘re going to sweat and the heat gets tolerable after a while/some days. But yeah it’s not ideal.

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Falafel_Fondler@reddit

It's cool that you can tolerate it with such a different climate than you're accustomed to!

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ResplendentZeal@reddit

My BiL is from the Netherlands and he has confirmed to me that the people here are all just fat and meek and weak. Yesterday he described the weather as perfect.

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Any-Squirrel3223@reddit

Lived here all my life basically. You get used to it. Drink plenty of water

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DarkDog81@reddit

You gotta acclimate a bit all summer so that you love this low 90s weather and can enjoy it.

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Tesseractcubed@reddit

1) Wait till just after it rains. 2) Good hats, good clothes, sunscreen, and bottles of water. 3) Wind and shade - cuts down the temperature by up to 15 degrees. 4) Before the sun comes up or after the sun goes down. 5) Siestas This is my personal opinion.

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NothingButTheTea@reddit

90 is almost cold. You're tripping. But frfr, i guess I'm just used to it. I was golfing in 105 degree weather, so I welcome a nice 90 degree day. Just some caution going fprward, this was an unusually cool year.

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throw_away5430@reddit

There are a few months out of the year where it's scorching hot. Other than that, it's bearable. It's been nice out lately so not sure what to tell you

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throw_away5430@reddit

There are a few months out of the year where it's scorching hot. Other than that, it's bearable. It's been in the 90s during the day and 70s at night. If you can't handle that, then not sure what to tell you

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BeenJamminMon@reddit

At night. 3 liter camelbak full of ice water.

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replicant0wnz@reddit

Water activities. I normally spend 3 days a week out on the lake during the warmer months. Heck, I was out there last Friday.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

That sounds great but there are almost no good places around here for water activities. There isn’t an ocean or multiple lakes.

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GenieStyle@reddit

What do you mean no multiple lakes? I used to stay on lake Ray Hubbard and people were out boating and jet skiing all the time until it got really cold. There was a kayaking rental company like around the corner from me. You just need to make the drive or make the effort! That’s just ONE of the lakes here in DFW.

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

None of the bodies of water in DFW are real lakes. They have a totally different feel than natural lakes, especially the Great Lakes.

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superfahd@reddit

> None of the bodies of water in DFW are real lakes. who cares. They work the same

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

That’s like saying Rainforest Cafe is the same as being in Costa Rica

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Fuzzyswifey@reddit

That's not even a close comparison. Water is water wtf. If you're hot, it will cool you off. Doesn't sound like you actually want solutions, but just want to complain instead. There's plenty to do in Texas. Maybe not dallas but texas has a state AND national park in it. Go there, enjoy the scenery. Big bend is known for its silence and darkness at night. Maybe you could go there and reflect on your negative attitude. There's dino track parks and nature preserves. You could even go to the arboretum in Dallas, It's beautiful with lots of kids activities. Maybe try actually learning about what's around you instead of just bashing the few things you do know about.

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superfahd@reddit

Boats work the same whether you're in a real lake or an artificial one

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

You expect our lakes to be like the Great Lakes??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ok they aren’t. Enjoy them for what they are. They’re still lakes!

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boldjoy0050@reddit (OP)

No, but once you are used to the Great Lakes and natural lakes in places like Minnesota and Wisconsin, it’s hard to adapt to the “lakes” here. They don’t feel like lakes which makes sense because they are just dammed rivers.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

No, they aren’t rivers. Which ones have you been to? I’ve been to Lake Superior. A lot. And Lake Michigan. Ditto. But I’ve never expected a Texas lake to “feel like that”. Your problem is in making the comparison. Comparison is the thief of joy. Just enjoy our lakes as they are. Or don’t and complain. Whatever. But I know which way will make you happier in the long run.

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Desperate_Parfait_85@reddit

As someone who is from Michigan, then lived on the East Coast, I totally get it. I miss the Great Lakes and the ocean too. But if all you are going to do is complain, you'll be very unhappy. My family gets out early. The weather right now in the mornings is perfect for bike rides! We did a morning ride around White Rock a couple of weeks ago and live by Kiest Park and there are tons of people out in the evenings. We have hiked Cedar Ridge Preserve a few times in the last couple of weeks. We make sure we have our water bottles and my husband has his hat (he is bald 😄) and just do it. My husband bikes all summer, just usually in the evening. My son and I tap out for the hottest months, but now it's not bad at all.

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replicant0wnz@reddit

I prefer the lakes here as they ain't friggin freezing and I don't have to wear a wet suit to get in. Seems like you're trying to re-create where you're from which isn't gonna happen. If ya don't like it, move back.

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GenieStyle@reddit

This happens all the time from out of towners in this sub and it’s getting really annoying. Like of course we don’t have “real hiking” like places in the PNW or “real lakes” like other parts of the country so why even ask us what we do to if you aren’t gonna either adapt or at least try out our suggestions.

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GenieStyle@reddit

So i’m genuinely curious at this point, what is the real goal of your post if you aren’t trying to hear it from native Dallas people or people who have adapted to living here over the years about what they do? Dallas isn’t in a “nature” based city like a Denver or Seattle, so I’m really confused as to what you are expecting if people are offering solutions based on the geography we have here. If you aren’t going to the lakes because they are “not natural” then idk what to tell you.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I have a pool.

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replicant0wnz@reddit

Eh? My boat slip is 10 minutes away from my house on Lewisville. We do wake surfing multiple times a week. They have kayak and paddle board rentals at the marina along with tons of fishing spots. You also have Grapevine, Ray Hubbard Lavon, Joe Pool, etc. Heck, they even have paddle / kayak rentals at White Rock. There is the East Fork of the Trinity which has an awesome paddle that starts @ LLELA and can be up to almost 4-5 hours.

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FlyinInOnAdc102night@reddit

You buy golf, fishing, or workout shirts and just be sweaty when you do stuff.

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Seismic-Camel@reddit

If you’re outside in Texas during the summer for extended times, you HAVE to be by a body of water you plan to swim in. No choice. It’s a good excuse to go swimming a lot!

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Fuzzyswifey@reddit

That's why you get fall break and winter break. But also, 90s to us is plenty cool enough to do outdoor things.

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InTheShade007@reddit

Drink water, wear light colors, wear a hat, and be tough. From mid August through Sept, the UV gets crazy 11am-3pm, so we try to avoid direct sun during those hours. I'm 51 years old and out in that heat daily. I have a large greenhouse, so every morning and every evening, I'm out there. Most folks can adapt it just takes longer for some

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A214Guy@reddit

You need to spend more time acclimating - right now temps are great! Upper 80’s to 90 with temps in the upper 60’s and low 70’s in the mornings. I’ve started amping up my evening rides because it is so pleasant. For camping - need to look at SE OK or western AR in the mountains - camping season is right now. I’ve lived here all my life so I get it takes awhile to acclimate but hiding inside doesn’t help.

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xfox5@reddit

I still think outdoors is pretty good here. I personally go fishing multiple days out of the week to nearby ponds and it's been excellent since late September. Heck I've been out fishing even in July. August was the only exception. So it all depends on the activity you're planning.

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babypho@reddit

I turn on the TV to a 4k video of some person enjoying the outdoor on youtube as I cook dinner and clean the kitchen.

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InternetsIsBoring@reddit

1) You've got to hydrate. Not just the morning of, but start three days from any long event. 2) heat/cold acclimating. To stay active year around you've got to ease into the season and keep it up with regular outdoor activities.

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

Staying hydrated all the time not just the day of strenuous activity definitely helps. It takes at least 24 hours for the majority of the water you drank today to absorb, because it has to reach the colon. I don't know why they don't teach this in health class. They always tell you to drink water while you're doing the activity in the heat.

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Professional_Cat_630@reddit

DORBA

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Haydencav1@reddit

I don’t go outside from May- October. And Dec- -March

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GovAbbott@reddit

I know plenty of people who ride and run all throughout the summer. You just have to get up at 430 am.. Dallas is just not a city for outdoors people tbh.

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Imadevonrexcat@reddit

You have to get indoor hobbies. But spring and fall can be glorious.

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

You either live with the heat or you go somewhere else to do the outdoor things. Camp by a lake or a river so you can go swimming frequently to cool off.

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LoneStarObserver@reddit

This should be a perfect time to do outdoor things. Yes, July-September is rough, but this time cannot get any better. It seems to me that maybe you prefer colder climates.

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pakepake@reddit

I'm outside, a lot. I walk EVERY morning, rain or shine, but the key to enjoying the most time is doing it early. Sucks, but it's reality. On the weekend, I'm outside a good part of the day working on house stuff, little projects here and there, but I work around the hottest part of the day. We have a pool (but it's too cold to swim in now), so that helps in the summer. It's an adaptation, for sure.

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Heinz0033@reddit

This has been a weird year weatherwise. It started out pretty mild. But after it ramped up it hasn't let go. That's unusual. Often, this time of year we're enjoying some pretty great weather. But there have also been years where we're cooking the Thanksgiving turkey outside because it's in the 80's. But truthfully, there are some years where we don't really get Fall. One week it's 80's/90's, then we don't see temperatures above 65 for 2 1/2 months (and 2 weeks of ice storms during that time). We also have years like last year where we hardly cracked 100 and Summer didn't really start until July. And winter was mild as well. Regardless, if you're an outdoors person and you want to be down here you have to learn to live with the heat. One of the largest cycling races down here takes place in August. Is it Hell? Yes. But people gut through it because that's what you do down here.

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davix500@reddit

You get used to sweating. The earlier you are outside the easier the heat is to handle.

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BagelBiteQuasar@reddit

I just deal with the heat for most things. Extra water and sunscreen. Early start helps, before it gets too hot. Long sleeves. Full brim hat if the activity allows. On the plus side you have a lot of places to yourself. I have helmet and bike lights for evening bike riding when we change to Standard Time. Now, the camping riddle is a tough one, it basically kind of sucks in the summer without some kind of AC. Many sleepless nights tent camping in the heat and humidity of a Texas summer here.. I'm basically on the verge of building out a little ac-equipped trailer to allow more summer camping.

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RiverGodRed@reddit

Summer will get longer here every year from now on. There's a good reason half the people here are obese. Half the population literally hates earth/the outdoors. They think jesus put it there for humans to plunder and dont consider themselves part of it.

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djporter91@reddit

Ya it’s easy, just don’t be a bitch. Took me a few months to stop being a bitch but now I’m not a bitch and I just go outside when it’s hot. Turns out, you’ll survive. Just like all the other humans that have lived right here over the last ten thousand years, instead of being whiny little bitches. 😘😂

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CharlieTeller@reddit

I moved. Fuck Texas weather.

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MagicianReady8350@reddit

Ex-NY'er here. Moved for work, not the climate. When it's not super hot, it rains with hail and possible tornadoes or winds so sustained it's hard to light a grill to cook. We might get lucky in winter, or super unlucky and the power grid tanks. You know you live in a bad spot when once upon a time Mexico was like 'how can we get more white people to move in?" Corporate welfare is alive and thrives here so the last good jobs are here but that's sinking too. Oil baron funded business have been swallowed up and some of the old money with it. If I want to walk, I start at 5am. I save my vacation time for winter and hope. My wife is Latin. She thinks I'm a puss with the heat. She's right

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JonStargaryen2408@reddit

It’s been fine to be outdoors for most of the last 35-40 days. Hydrate better and you will be fine at anything under like 95-96 degrees. The summer extreme heat should have gotten you acclimated enough to be able to handle these temps,

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Emotional-Plastic-52@reddit

Used to live in Phoenix so maybe I have a high heat tolerance but I bike all year here including summer ( mid-day as well ). Expect to sweat and pack lots of water. As long as you dont mind some discomfort youll be fine

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Historical_Chip_2706@reddit

Leave the state

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

This time of year is “cool” to most of us! Morning is key. Water. Sunscreen. AND A HAT!!!! Get a neck fan. The heat is why we have a pool. It feels amazing. We also have a separate hot tub and I can bypass the heater on it in the summer. Get acclimated. Start in the spring. We don’t camp in the summer because fuuuuuuck that. Even night is too hot. I garden and landscape all spring, summer, and fall. As long as it’s not overly humid, I’m fine. Take cool off breaks in the shade or inside.

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Emotional-Plastic-52@reddit

Just pack lots of water and do your thing. Youll eventually get used to it. I fish all summer ( all seasons ) and it was tough at first but after a bit its just something you learn to acclimate to. If you are looking for comfort move elsewhere

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Decapitat3d@reddit

I do my outside activities before noon when it's still in the 70s and 80s mostly.

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MisanthropicAnthro@reddit

Long bike rides are very doable even in the hottest part of summer if you leave at dawn. You can easily get 60 or 70 miles in before it starts to get sweltering. Don't forget that even if there's no wind, if you are moving at 15mph, that's equivalent to a 15mph wind blowing in your face the whole time you're riding. That'll cool you off quite a bit while air temps are lower than your body temp.

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replicant0wnz@reddit

This. You just gotta prioritize.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I did a 37 mile bike ride in Ft. Worth in July once. Started VERY early, wore a hat, and had a camel back. But I’m very used to the heat.

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kwill729@reddit

Summer time (May thru October) is water time. Pool, lake, wherever you can get wet. November thru April you can hike, cycle and jog. Most of the time…there’s always warm weather in the winter here. You have to dress appropriately and always carry water and wear sunscreen during the heat.

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barf21@reddit

Went camping once a month all summer.. great escapes, jelly stone, dinosaur valley, etc. you spend the day at the pool/river, then back to the campsite to continue drinking. Surround yourself with good friends and you don't think about how it's hotter than the devils bungholio outside 😂. Then you go to sleep in your camper that is 69°.

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acaii@reddit

Amazon lights for bike rides.

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kon---@reddit

Outdoors? Have you seen the air quality? Pack everyone up and find indoor recreation.

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Semibluewater@reddit

You don’t, I’m trying to leave this state

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triggerscold@reddit

wake up early. take advantage of sundays while everyone is in church..

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IWasTouching@reddit

Our kids are really young (2 and 3) so being out there in anything more than 95° is dicey. Honestly we just find indoor playgrounds and walk around the malls 😬

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halfuser10@reddit

Right now is still warm, though not unbearably hot but absolutely great for long bike rides - especially with the lower humidity. Dunno what to tell you other than this is Texas… :/ 🤷‍♂️

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AbueloOdin@reddit

What are you talking about? I just went on a wonderful bike ride this past weekend. Even went past other dudes on bikes. The trails are packed with runners, walkers, etc. If you attempt physical activities in peak heat and no shade (2-5pm) at 100+, that's a recipe for heat stroke. But even in the middle of summer, it's only 75 in the early morning.

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Clickclickdoh@reddit

It's too hot to do long bike ride until November? That must be why all the big cycling events in Texas are mostly between April and September... Important things to remember: Heat acclimating is real. If you don't start doing outdoor activities in spring and work up towards summer, trying to do a physical activity in 90+ degree weather will physically be bad for you. Some training aps like Garmin and Strava will predict your heat acclimation. Water is life. Drink frequently. Drink water. Alcohol accelerates heat related illness. Ignore the stupid Boston Marathon study, Drink before you are thirsty. Thin out those sports drinks. Gatorade and the like are great, but in summer when you are chugging tons of liquid to stay hydrated the extra stuff in sports drinks can be too much. Cut those drinks with water to keep up hydration without overloading on the other stuff Beat the sun. Start outdoor activities in the summer early and end them early. 0700 to 1100 and cut it out. Do not be doing outdoor activities from noon to 5pm. In the worst of summer, don't even do sunset activities. It's still 100+ degrees at sunset and doesn't cool down for several hours.4

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Grand-Astronaut-5814@reddit

Early mornings and evenings feel wonderful. I walk during those times before and after work. On the weekends if you head out to far east Texas like mt pleasant area I believe there are a few state parks out there. Right now highs are around 80s there currently. You can do some camping or fishing. Fall break when the kids are out is a great time to plan a trip to New Mexico or Colorado which I do annually with my kid to do some camping.

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Sanchastayswoke@reddit

I disagree, it usually cools off in a couple of weeks. Also, it stays that way until late March at least. So, many months to do outdoor things. I know because I come alive in the fall & winter here.

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gdsc@reddit

Acclimate to the heat, run your AC in the mid 70s or higher, stay out of the direct sun, learn what poison ivy looks like. Dallas isn’t too bad but you could die if you make a bad decision exercising in the summer.

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