I had the pleasure growing up going to Pine Cove camps my entire life. My grandmother was a cook…read morehere for over 35 years before she retired and they're so good to our family. I've been going to the camps since I was in about 5 years old. The towers was my first experience away from home overnight but I learned so much there met the Lord on a personal level and carried that throughout my life a relationship with him. I learned how to fish and archery, zipline canoe, sail, kayak, rock climbing and most importantly horsemanship one and two classes helped me build a relationship with the animals that I love so much. I just turned 40 this year and looking back over my childhood these were the best days of my childhood life I would never forget it and I will always suggest allowing your kid to go experience something like this. This does not mention the counselors in the level that they're on with the children is amazing, college students just loving on us kids you know living in an environment that they didn't have to be in but chose to be there for us is amazing

Summer camp is an experience that I believe every kid should get to experience. I am lucky enough…read moreto have been able to do things like this since I was a kid. I think it played a huge part in me becoming an educator. During my observation this semester, my group of fifth graders invited me to their end of year camping trip. I was very excited about it and for good reason. I went to Pine Cove for a ropes course when I was about 13 and I knew immediately how much fun they were in for. Pine Cove operates on a mass level. They are a Christian based camp that has 8 different camps operating in the US. 6 camp sites are in Tyler, TX and 2 others are near Columbus, TX. The camp isn't slap you over the head with the new testament and try to convert you into my beliefs kind of a camp, rather, it's lets you experience God's beauty in it's natural form. Since I came with a public school, the Christian aspect (i.e. bible studies and quiet time) were not a part of activities. But I would have loved to take part in that with the camp counselors who seem to have amazing relationships and great appreciation for what they do! Since they offer women's retreats, couples retreats and day camps for youth....I'm sure that I will be getting to experience that aspect soon because I will defiantly be going back! Pine Cove offers a vast number of activities for youth of all ages to participate in. Their website offers adult retreats and conferences for all ages as well. The staff is wonderful with kids, literally amazing!! I didn't realize how much of an outdoors girl I was until was canoeing with my group of gals and didn't want to get out of the canoe! They feed you amazingly well, which, back in my day of camp, sloppy joes were the norm!, we got to eat BBQ baked potatoes and fajitas! Kids these days have it so good! Between the lovely set up with the cabins and the vast property that they have, you won't miss home too much! As a future teacher, this is definitely something I am keeping in mind as field trips and team building are being brought up!

This was our first visit and definitely not our last. Each of my boys had a lesson with Ben and he…read morewas fantastic. The boys were still talking about what theylearned the next day. Dustin greeted us as we came in and was very friendly and welcoming. These men clearly have a passion for what they do.

Hate to see how far downhill this business has gone. Used to have great cages, now the machines are…read moredangerously all over the place. They take care of the baseball side of the machines, if you're a fastpitch softball player you have to change cages every time you change to a faster speed. At 40 mph one cage throws fine the rest headhunt, same thing for 50 and 60. Very frustrating

This gym was the best decision I've made for my daughter as far as where to go to further her…read moretumbling skills. She's learned so much in a short amount of time. The coaches there are awesome and really care about the kids. The Competition cheer teams are so fun and we practice hard! The coaches are big on coaching the kids gracefully but in a good stern way. The coaches DO NOT coach with intimidation or fear like a former coach that was with us there. The new coaches Mark and Zach will be with TRA for a long time and they've shown their professionalism along with their amazing coaching talents and skills. IF YOUR LOOKING TO GET YOUR CHILD INTO A GYMNASTICS CLASS OR TUMBLING, THIS IS IT!!!! Other Places like Spirit Tyler will drive your child's mental state down if you aren't PERFECT. This is a fact that many parents and former athletes of theirs can tell you themselves.

The person leading the trail ride barely spoke to me and my family. He smelled like marijuana, and…read moreleft us behind when it was my first time riding ever! I told the manager but she seem preoccupied with Facebook rather than speaking to us. She didn't even greet us. Just walked up and asked for the cash. Very unprofessional. The best part of the facility was the cat and the bathroom.

Went back for another try to be fair for my poor review previously. The place is still rough. The…read morehelp was even less helpful now. Some kid who was nice, but didn't really seem to want to be there, lead the training session. boys asked him questions about the horses but he either ignored them or just laughed. Manager couldn't be found anywhere so I ended up leaving without paying, so that was nice!

Great summer camp program! Kids were able to learn and do so much - grooming before & after riding,…read moreriding in the arena and a short trail ride, and stall cleaning. All the things you need to do if you want to own horses.

I was visiting from Illinois and was hoping to enjoy a trail ride at RH Equestrian. I registered…read morefor a time to go riding, and was told that they would get back to me confirming the ride. NEVER HEARD FROM THEM. Very disappointed. That was something I so looking forward to, and nothing! I wish they hadn't gotten my hopes up by indicating they would get back to me. So wrong!

One of those parks in Tyler that has so much history and story behind it that it is really so…read moremesmerizing. Made to honor children lost, there are tributes to children through trees, animal statues, and more. It's a very tranquil place and really stunning. It's always so moving to see how many people donated and contributed to make it a reality. Always worth a visit while in Tyler. RIYL: Big ole bear statues

This little park is small but MIGHTY. Serene, very well kept and cute little spots all around:…read morebenches for sitting, cute animal themed play areas and an outdoor xylophone for the kids to jam away. There are small bridges you can cross and a few waterfalls that seemed to be out of commission for the moment, but it didn't matter. The place is still lovely. Parts of the park were dedicated to people who've passed away...such a sweet tribute. A nice little spot to walk off your meal while letting the little ones burn energy before bedtime.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Heartland. Our daughter started going 2 1/2 years ago…read moreand my son joined last year. We always feel safe when they are there, and know they are in good hands. We pickup and drop off at variable times, and there have never been any concerns. The meals are balanced and home cooked. The backyard is wonderful, and the kids learn a lot, and we are kept well informed of what they are learning. We are sad to say goodbye and hope to find somewhere half as wonderful down near our new home after we moved for my husbands work.

Best Preschool! The love Ms. Tess and Mr. Scott have for the children is what every parent could…read moreever hope for when looking for childcare. Not only are they very caring and loving but VERY CLEAN! Healthy meals! I just can't say enough good things about Heartland. We got so lucky when we found this school! If you're looking for childcare I 100% recommend Heartland Preschool. I wish there was 10 stars as an option because it's definitely a 10/10!

Lisa at Equestrian Acres treats all horses like her own! My horse has been boarding with Lisa for 5…read moreyears and he loves it there! Lisa was so welcoming to me when I was new in town looking for lessons and she helped me adopt my horse. From the moment my horse arrived at her place, she has treated him like her own. She goes above and beyond for all the horses there. She is a great trainer and friend! She has hauled my horse to emergency vet services on more than one occasion without even blinking an eye. If you're looking for someone who will treat your horses like family, look no further! Plus, she is an amazing classical dressage trainer so that is a huge plus! She has helped me so much as a rider and helped train my horse as well!

My experience here was a lesson in the importance of accountability in equine care. Despite…read moreproviding clear documentation, feed schedules, and expert-backed concerns regarding the declining condition of my animals, the response from management was consistently defensive rather than collaborative. In this industry, the owner's knowledge and the physical evidence of the animal's well-being should trump any 'ass-covering' or fear-based denials. When a facility fails to adjust care based on facts and instead defaults to personal attacks, it creates an unsafe environment for both the owner and the animal. I have moved my horses to a location that values transparency and integrity. Prospective boarders should ensure they have their own rigorous documentation in place.