Instagrammer Laura Hicks took this fun photo we're going to say is SPOOKY because it's Halloween. Have fun out there tonight!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Happy Halloween from Big Bend
Instagrammer Laura Hicks took this fun photo we're going to say is SPOOKY because it's Halloween. Have fun out there tonight!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Children of the Corn
Children run through one of the corn mazes at the La Union Maze. (Victor Calzada / El Paso Times)
Cute pic from the El Paso Times of La Union Corn Maze, which happens to be *the* perfect family activity this time of year!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Old-Timey Van Horn
Nice photo of Van Horn and the Hotel El Capitan from the 1930s. Credit: West Texas Historical Association.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Pretty Famous in Marfa
Recognize this skull? Maybe it reminds you of the Eagles' album covers? You'd be right because it's the same artist. Valentine native Boyd Elder paints these skulls and you can see them right now at the Wrong Store in Marfa.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Chinati Mountains State Natural Area
Did you hear? Texas' newest state park finally has public access! Chinati Mountains State Natural Area now must hold public meetings and lay out a public use plan but we're one step closer to 39,000 unspoiled acres that will remain a wilderness for intrepid campers!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Paris, France to Paris, Texas
What does French Impressionism have in common with Western Art? Go see for yourself at this new exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art on now until February 1, 2015.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Rocking Out in GMNP
Great blog post by the American Geophysical Union of their hike in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
"While in West Texas over spring break, the “Border to Beltway” students took a hike up McKittrick Canyon, in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.We were hiking in the forereef deposits of the Bell Canyon Formation.
Reefs are geologic structures built by living organisms, so you won’t be shocked to learn that there were plenty of fossils to be seen, though mostly as a hash of bits and pieces, occasionally as whole body fossils."
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Dog Day Afternoon
Anthony Whitt wrote about his hike in Guadalupe Mountains National Park's Dog Canyon "in the remote northern corner" of the park. "This is a secluded region perfect for birding, hiking, horseback riding and good old solitude," he wrote.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Marfa Treasure Hunt
Glasstire's Christina Rees took this photo of the Marfa Book Co., a real treasure in the little town. Sadly, it's now closed. The building where it was housed is being turned into a four-story boutique hotel. The new location of the Book Co. has yet to be announced, but we're sure it will still be a gem wherever it lands.
P.S. Rumor is it'll go back into the building currently being renovated.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Perfection in Big Bend
We love this gorgeous photo from photographer Marco Isler of Big Bend. The weather here is PERFECT right now! Come ASAP!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Hot Dogs in El Paso
Traditional jerseys for the El Paso Chihuahuas are red, white, and black but for the team's 2nd annual Bark at the Park, where fans can bring their leashed dogs to the game, the team wore these hilarious jerseys.
After the game, the jerseys were auctioned off to benefit the El Paso Humane Society. We hope they'll break them out again!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Balmorhea Windmill
Texas Mountain Trail follower Mike Wood sent us this pic of a windmill near Balmorhea. Love it!
Send us your own photos at texasmountaintrail@gmail.com.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Nature Appreciation Workshop at CDRI
Join us for a great day of Nature Appreciation at CDRI.org on October 23. $10.00 fee per participant. *PLEASE RSVP by October 20th to Jesse Lea Schneider at (432)295-0342 or Logan Boswell at (432) 249-0265.
Friday, October 10, 2014
The Secret of Hudspeth County
"The Hill is like a chapel filled with inexplicable alters belonging to some unknown religion."
Shhh! Don't tell anyone we told you, but there's a secret in Hudspeth County. El Paso Artist James Magee has created a masterpiece amid a stark landscape.
You can visit The Hill by private appointments. Public openings to the site are pretty rare but do happen. Watch The Hill's site for information.
Thursday, October 09, 2014
Bam! Pow! Zing!
Mr. Runarut, you take some mighty fine pictures. What's your real name? Unmask yourself!
Until that mystery is solved, enjoy Runarut's photo of these gorgeous blooms at CDRI.
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Breathtaking Beauty
Wow. Flickr's Marcus Calderon snapped this amazing photo of Big Bend National Park. Dang, y'all. We'll be right back. We need to go weep from the beauty.
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Angi English Snaps Sauceda
Flickr found these amazing shots by Photographer Angi English of Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Sauceda Ranch House that you can rent out for the night. Awesome photos, Angi!
Monday, October 06, 2014
Blue Skies
Mimms Ranch in Marfa is part of the Dixon Water Foundation, researching sustainable ranch management and water conservation across Texas. On Mimms there is a trail that is accessible to the public for walking and jogging. While they don't advertise this, you can ask around next time you're in Marfa and a local can tell you how find it. Expect spectacular vista views and precious solitude. Just what the doctor ordered! Photos by Mia Warren.
Friday, October 03, 2014
Las Puertasitas in Monsoon Season
I took this photo of one of the convection storms that make up our Chihuahuan Desert monsoon season on the edge of Marfa looking over the hills known as Las Puertasitas.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Fuzzy Flowers
You know what's great on a Sunday morning? Brunch with a mimosa. You know what's great any day of the week? Velvet Pod Mimosas, like these seen at CDRI.
Here's more on the pink plant: Velvet pod mimosa is abundant and common in the Chisos and Davis Mountains of the Trans-Pecos on brushy hillsides from 2500 to 6500 feet, and occurs north into New Mexico and Arizona and south to Mexico.
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
Tram or Treat!!
The Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park in the Franklin Mountains State Park is having a pumpkin carving contest on October 25. Voting will happen for your amazing creations from noon to 2 p.m. and the winner will be announced at 3 p.m. Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The
Tramway will be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest during its
Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival. Pumpkin exhibition and voting will be
from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
Must register by October 10.
Must register by October 10.