Monday, November 30, 2009

Day of the Dead puppet

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One of the great things about being so close to the border is the ability to celebrate Mexican culture, including Day of the Dead (Dia de l...
Sunday, November 29, 2009

View from El Capitan trail, Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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One of the best hikes in all of Texas is the Guadalupe Peak trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park .  Not only can you see miles and mi...
Saturday, November 28, 2009

Undiscovered and Beautiful

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Just north of Van Horn there's a wonderful road for running, cycling, motorcycling and just plain motoring.  Hwy 54 stretches from the...
Friday, November 27, 2009

Cycling the River Road, Hwy 170, along Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Big Bend Ranch State Park distinguishes itself as a premier mountain biking opportunity, but the park also has a long stretch of the sceni...
Thursday, November 26, 2009

Colorado Canyon River Access on the Rio Grande

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A lovely section of Big Bend Ranch State Park along the Rio Grande, and one of the most accessible spots for river access.  Visit Big Bend...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Texas Mountain Trail: What is it?

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The Texas Mountain Trail promotes and supports heritage tourism in the six westernmost counties of Texas--from Marathon and Big Bend Natio...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Do you see Lincoln's profile?

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Taken on Hwy 67 between Marfa and Presidio !
Monday, November 23, 2009

Fall Color in Shafter

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Join the Compadres, Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park

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A new group has formed to support Big Bend Ranch State Park , the Compadres del Rancho Grande !  The role of the group is to support and a...
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Mountain Biking at Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Big Bend Ranch State Park offers some of the greatest mountain biking experiences anywhere .  The latest issue of the park's newsletter...
Friday, November 20, 2009

Road to Sauceda, Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Mountain views, rock formations and stunning desert vegetation make the long drive into Sauceda, the center of Big Bend Ranch State Park a...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cyclists on Scenic River Road, Hwy 170

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Great cycling roads grace every corner of the region.  One of the most challenging rides is also one of the most scenic...Highway 170--also...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Another beautiful morning at Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Check out yesterday's entry for links about Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Big Bend Ranch State Park

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A wild, remote haven for hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, Big Bend Ranch State Park has water sources in the middle of the Chihuahuan ...
Monday, November 16, 2009

Museum of the Big Bend

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A "must stop" to any visitor to the Big Bend and the Texas Mountain Trail region, is the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine .  A ...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Sunrise north of Marfa

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Soft light illuminates the mountains north of Marfa on Hwy 17, heading towards Fort Davis .
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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