New Diver in Dallas

[helmetHEC]

Hello All

I finally decided that Golf wasn't for me, so I gave it up and fell in love with Scuba. I live in the landlocked Dallas area.and am wondering if anyone can share some interesting dive sites relatively close to Dallas.
Thank you

 

[TwoBitTxn]

Welcome to the boards and diving.

Define relatively close.

Depending on where in the Dallas area you are:

Clear Springs in Terrell... about an hour or so.

Athens in Athens... About 1.5 hrs

Possum Kingdom outside Mineral Wells... 2.5-3 hrs

Tyler State Park.... 2 hours or so

Lake Travis in Austin... 4 hours give or take.

There is an active group called the Texas Swamp Diving team in this area. We welcome new divers. We have our own little section of the board. This weekend we are having a get together at Possum Kingdom.

You are welcome to join us at any time.

TwoBit

 

[DiverBuoy]

Glad you found us. Be sure and post in the clubs and localities forums to hook up with folks in your area.

Also when you get a chance provide us with some of your personal diving history, experiences, or stories ... again welcome we're glad you found us.

 

[Arduous]

Welcome to the board from the cold waters of New England. Have fun here and Dive Safe.............

 

[colt]

Welcome from Houston,

 

[BFC]

That's makes 3 of us! I've been certified since 91 (NAUI OW) but have been out of it for a while. Wife just got certifed so that means I'll get wet on a more regular basis. Maybe I'll see ya'll down there.

Glenn

 

[PhotoTJ]

As a former Dallasite myself, surely you have heard of the

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Welcome aboard!

 

[JCKCSYCMD]

Enjoy..for the most part good information and exchanges. Dive safe!

 

[sapphire]

I think you will find golf and scuba compare in that they both mean you spend a lot of $$ on equipment! Welcome!

Sapphire

 

[helmetHEC]

Thanks everyone!!...and Sapphire, LOL, I could always sell those 'almost' new clubs for a new dive computer...