Horses

Near the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, on Hwy 54 north of Van Horn.

Living History at Fort Davis

In Fort Davis, at the Fort Davis National Historic Site, one of the best restored frontier forts in the nation. For more information, click here or visit: www.fortdavis.com

Photo: courtesy Lisa Nugent, Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

Devil's Hall Hike

The Devil's Hall trail in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a moderate 4.2 mile hike, much of it in a rocky streambed.

To read about the Devil's Hall hike and others in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, click here.

To read about other great hikes in the Texas Mountain Trail region, click here!

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Gracing a church in Dell City

Socorro Mission Cemetery

One of the not-to-be-missed places in El Paso County is the Mission Trail. The churches are the highlight, definitely, but take the time to absorb the cemeteries, the plazas, and the small communities along the Trail. Wander about...you'll be happy you took a slower pace.

You can download a brochure about the Mission Trail here.

Jeff Davis County Courthouse

Fort Davis is the county seat of Jeff Davis County, and one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations!

This lovely structure was renovated as part of the Texas Historical Commission's Courthouse program, and it is the scene of much of Fort Davis' upcoming July 4th celebrations!

Check out the many things to see and do in Fort Davis!

Ocotillo leaves...

...come out when it rains. Taken in Big Bend National Park!

Movie Set in Big Bend Ranch State Park

Right along the Rio Grande on the scenic River Road west of Big Bend National Park there's fun place to stop...

Check out Big Bend Ranch State Park, a great undiscovered place....for hiking, mountain biking, photography, birdwatching....and more.

All in the Texas Mountain Trail region of Far West Texas!

Cactus blooms in the rain

Aguas Frescas

Check out the Events Calendar on the Texas Mountain Trail website for festivals and special events!

Slower Pace in a Small Town

Not much need to keep to a schedule all the time....

Fort Davis

One of the best restored frontier forts in the nation is Fort Davis National Historic Site.

A great place to sit and enjoy the day, imagine what it was like in 1867, or use it as a starting place for a hike to the Davis Mountains State Park!

The Window Trail

One of the many great hikes in the region: the Window Trail in Big Bend National Park

Cooling off

At the Gage Hotel in Marathon, one of the region's historic hotels.

A Great to Be Alive Sky

Agave, Century Plant

An agave--commonly called a Century Plant--blooming in Big Bend National Park.

Cacti

From Fort Davis' Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens cacti greenhouse.

Looking skyward

One of the jewels of El Paso...the Tiffany ceiling in the bar at the Camino Real hotel downtown...one of the region's historic hotels.

Ranch House Ruin

Tiny Rock in Big Bend

Found along the South Rim trail in Big Bend National Park.

Pronghorn Antelope

Viewed on Hwy 90 between Valentine and Marfa.

Spectacular Drive

Head north up Hwy 54 from Van Horn to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park--unspoiled scenery, wild landscape!

World Class night skies

The world-famous McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis offers star parties. You'll see night skies like you never could imagine in the city--the Milky Way, planets, comets--with the naked eye and through huge telescopes. Plan your trip around it!

Church in Fort Hancock

Give yourself a break from the interstate--take the Fort Hancock exit on I-10 and head south. Before long, you'll see this lovely church.

Prickly Pear Blossoms

In flower now everywhere in the region.

Here's a link to our excellent nature centers. Plan to visit one.

Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa

One of the jewels of the region, Marfa's Presidio County Courthouse is also a star in the Texas Historical Commission's courthouse renovation program.

You can climb to the top for a terrific view...just one of the best 15 minute rest breaks in the region...read more.

Wild Rose Pass

Biker enjoying Wild Rose Pass north of Fort Davis.

Wild Rose Pass was an important spot for stagecoaches heading west on the Butterfield Overland Mail route.

Read more about the celebrations planned for the 150th anniversary of the Butterfield stage.

To read more about biking in the region, click here.

Celebration

Taken at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Van Horn.

Luis Jimenez

One of our favorite places in El Paso is the city's Museum of Art. Out front is the work of Luis Jimenez. The Texas Historical Commission liked this sculpture so much, they selected it as the cover image for the Texas Mountain Trail travel brochure. Take a look for yourself--and while you're at it--order or upload a copy.

Cactus blooms

Look down at the floor of the Chihuahuan Desert, and you'll see jewels of color...

...check out our nature centers in the Texas Mountain Trail region to learn more.