Saturday, November 14, 2009

1884 Scobee House and Masonic Lodge, Fort Davis Historic Walking Tour

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Two more locations on the Fort Davis Historic Walking Tour--the 1884 Scobee House (left) and the Masonic Lodge (right).  Pick up your copy ...
Friday, November 13, 2009

Mary's Post Office, Fort Davis Historic Walking Tour

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From the Fort Davis Historic Walking Tour brochure, available at the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce Office: " In 1908, James L. Edw...
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Announcing our Newest Cycle-Friendly Property!

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Van Horn 's Hotel El Capitan , is the latest to join our roster of cycle-friendly hotels.  It is also one of our distinguished historic...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Another View from the Road

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On Hwy 90 between Van Horn and Marfa near Valentine, TX
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

More Fall Color from McKittrick Canyon

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The National Park Service trailguide for McKittrick Canyon starts with this," McKittrick Canyon is one of the best places to witness t...
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Monday, November 09, 2009

Pratt Cabin--McKittrick Canyon Trail

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We recently discovered what is now one of our favorite "dream houses" in the region--Pratt Cabin on the McKittrick Canyon Trai...
Sunday, November 08, 2009

Big Bend Ranch State Park--Rancherias Trail

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Next Saturday, November 14, Big Bend Ranch State Park is holding a BIG party and you're invited...their Fiesta!  Activities within the ...
Saturday, November 07, 2009

Hiking McKittrick Canyon Trail

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Fall color graces the trail of McKittrick Canyon in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.  Every autumn the normally sparsely traveled tra...
Friday, November 06, 2009

Dia de los Muertos, Day 5!

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This booth at Mercado Mayapan is full of sugar skulls, a traditional element of the Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) celebration.  ...
Thursday, November 05, 2009

Dia de los Muertos, Day 4!

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Details of altars honoring family members.  To learn more about Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, visit the El Paso CVB's website,...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Dia de los Muertos, Day 3!

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Day three of our celebration of Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, and photos from an altar display.  Texas Monthly has a good articl...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Dia de los Muertos, Day 2!

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"On Mexico's Day of the Dead, the skeletons jump for sheer joy. And no wonder: they’ve been cooped up the whole year long and now ...
Monday, November 02, 2009

Dia de los Muertos!

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Dia de los Muertos is Day of the Dead, a joyful celebration in the region.  For more information, visit El Paso CVB's page about it, cl...
Sunday, November 01, 2009

From Above, Day 3

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This is the third "taste" of a wonderful aerial photography exhibit now on display at UTEP's Centennial Museum ....photograph...
Saturday, October 31, 2009

From Above, Day 2

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One of the stunning aerial photographs by Adriel Heisey on view at UTEP's Centennial Museum .  See yesterday's entry for more infor...
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Friday, October 30, 2009

From Above!

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For the next three days, we'll be featuring photographs from an exhibition showing at El Paso's Centennial Museum on the UTEP campu...
Thursday, October 29, 2009

We woke up to snow this morning!

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Many communities in the region woke up to snow this morning.  In most places, it will melt off soon, but it sure is pretty while it lasts! ...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Marathon town view

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The tiny town of Marathon is considered the easternmost gateway city to Big Bend National Park , so Marathon has several lodging options i...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Looking down and taking your time on the trail

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Rich rewards await the hiker willing to take the trail slowly...this tiny beauty of a rock was found on the South Rim Trail of Big Bend Nat...
Monday, October 26, 2009

Pronghorn antelope near Marfa

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Click on the photo for a closer view.  Taken north east of Marfa near the golf course.