Sunday, May 31, 2009

Fort Davis' Modesta Canyon Trail

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Just outside of Fort Davis is the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens , with some wonderful hiking options. Here's a ...
Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Church in Shafter

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South of Marfa on Hwy 67, is the old mining town of Shafter. Turn off the road here to take a few minutes to explore from your car. Follow ...
Friday, May 29, 2009

Presidio Students Paint Big Bend Ranch State Park and show in LONDON!

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Artwork created by Presidio High School art students (assembled here at Fort Leaton State Historic Site ) will be on display at the Saatchi...
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Flowering Cholla in the shadow of Six Mile Mountain

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Van Horn's cemetery is a lovely spot in the shadow of the town's Turtleback and Six Mile Mountain. Right now so many of the flower...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Another Van Horn blossom

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We're had rain so the landscape is greening and plants of all kinds are blooming!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Blooming in Van Horn right now

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Pardon our absence

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Hang tight and visit us in a few days...we're recovering from the flu, but we'll be back soon!
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Adobe Cottage at Chinati Hot Springs

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Located off remote Pinto Canyon Road, visitors to the Chinati Hot Springs get away from everything to enjoy the land, the cool pool and hot ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Rough Part of Pinto Canyon Road

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Yesterday's entry showed the gentle rolling landscape at the north end of Pinto Canyon Road, FM2810 heading out of Marfa . Here's ...
Monday, May 18, 2009

South of Marfa

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Head south out of Marfa on FM2810 to see some great scenery. The first part of the road is paved, and then it becomes rough and rocky bes...
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Another View of Indian Lodge

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The interplay of desert plantings, adobe and stone delights visitors to the Indian Lodge Hotel in Davis Mountains State Park near Fort Davis...
Saturday, May 16, 2009

Cool Off in the Pool at Indian Lodge

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The lovely and historic Indian Lodge hotel in the Davis Mountains State Park near Fort Davis provides something else for visitors: the ab...
Friday, May 15, 2009

Texas' Only Adobe Courthouse

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The Hudspeth County Courthouse in tiny Sierra Blanca is the only adobe courthouse in the state of Texas. Take the time to get off I-10 and...
Thursday, May 14, 2009

Guadalupe Mountains Vista

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HIkers taking the Guadalupe Peak trail to the highest point in Texas are treated to beautiful vistas all along the trail. Here's one o...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Biking

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Here's a shot from Hammerfest, a yearly bike race in Fort Davis sponsored by Peyton's Bikes of Midland and the Permian Basin Bicycl...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Texans forever

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Cemetery adornments offer a window into the hearts and minds of our west Texas communities. Many graves are decorated with articles that ar...
Monday, May 11, 2009

Dancers

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Taken during Van Horn's recent Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Sunday, May 10, 2009

Road from Alpine to Fort Davis

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Beautiful views await you all over the Texas Mountain Trail region, but one of the best is the drive from Alpine to Fort Davis along Hwy 1...
Saturday, May 09, 2009

Flowering Cholla

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Taken on the Scenic Loop near Fort Davis , a favorite route for motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists. To check out biking opportunities in...
Friday, May 08, 2009

The Gage Gardens

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The historic and luxurious Gage Hotel has built a beautiful garden space across the railroad tracks in Marathon, providing a quiet, green re...