Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Birds do it, bees do it....

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....even horny toads do it! One of the most beloved species in the state of Texas, the horned lizard, is listed as a threatened species in...
Monday, June 29, 2009

Rodeo Girl

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Some of the competitors in Van Horn's American Junior Rodeo this weekend. You can access a slide show of all our rodeo photos, here.
Sunday, June 28, 2009

Oasis Ballroom

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This may be one of the sites you'll see when you get off the freeway. The Oasis Ballroom is on Hwy 20 in Fabens along Adventure Cycling...
Saturday, June 27, 2009

Foggy Morning

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Moisture from summer storms often lingers to become morning fog. A view from Dolores Mountain in Fort Davis. Photo by Pete Szilagyi.
Friday, June 26, 2009

Post Park

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Five miles south of Marathon , Post Park is an oasis in the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. A favorite of locals for picnics, dances and fish...
Thursday, June 25, 2009

Big Bend Ranch Paintings in London: Genaro Galindo

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Fifteen year old, Genaro Galindo, is displaying his painting, "Playboy," in London at the Saatchi Art Gallery . His work, along ...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Davis Mountains Storm

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Summer storms typically green up the Davis Mountains from June through September. Photo by Pete Szilagyi
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Bike Rally in Van Horn

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This was taken at last weekend's motorcycle rally in Van Horn , but we post it now to remind you to attend this event, the Pack West Te...
Monday, June 22, 2009

El Capitan in the Evening

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A majestic view of El Capitan at the foot of Guadalupe Mountains National Park . Hiking and camping are two favorite activities of visitors...
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Summer Skies

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The landscape of West Texas is everchanging because of our beautiful skies. This was taken just outside of Marfa , looking north on Hwy 90.
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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Flowering Cholla on the Scenic Loop

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An enormous cholla blooms on the Scenic Loop west of Fort Davis. One of the most beautiful drives anywhere, the Scenic Loop is a "mu...
Friday, June 19, 2009

Hiking Tour Headquarters

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Van Horn's Red Rock Ranch has a new headquarters on its main street, Broadway. This private ranch offers guided hiking and driving tour...
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Big Bend Ranch Paintings in London: Fernando Suarez

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Sixteen year old, Fernando Suarez, is one of the Presidio High School art students exhibiting works inspired by Big Bend Ranch State Park ...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Heading back to Van Horn

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Planning a trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park ? There's a beautiful drive back to Van Horn , the closest Texas community to the...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

A desert view of Smith Spring Trail

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Yesterday, we featured the lush woodland oasis near Smith Spring, on a 2.3 mile trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park . Here's a v...
Monday, June 15, 2009

On a Hot Day, Head to the Cool Smith Spring Trail

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An oasis from the hot sun, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park has a great 2.3 mile trail with a cool and shady spot in the middle, where ...
Sunday, June 14, 2009

Summer storms

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This time of year, rains can come up pretty quickly and can give us a pretty dazzling show of light and shadow in the sky.
Saturday, June 13, 2009

Our Lady Queen of Peace

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A plaque next to this Alpine grotto reads, "This grotto is dedicated to OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE by the parishoners of this church as a...
Friday, June 12, 2009

Stardust sign

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Just outside Marfa on Hwy 90 on the way to Valentine is the last remnant of an old motel, the Stardust Motel. For a listing of historic ho...
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Big Bend Ranch Paintings in London: Daisy Perez

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Daisy Perez, a 16 year old 10th grader, is another of the Presidio High School students exhibiting work at London's Saatchi Art Galler...
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