Tuesday, November 05, 2013

The nearly lost community of Alamito

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Every so often, a new road beckons...and while you never know what you'll see, sometimes you'll get a glimpse into an area'...
Monday, November 04, 2013

Win a trip to the Texas Heritage Trails Region of your choice!

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Our partners at the Texas Historical Commission are launching a social media contest, and the winner will receive a trip to the Texas Her...
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Sunday, November 03, 2013

Fall Color in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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This is fall color season and hikers are heading to Guadalupe Mountains National Park to soak in the season.  The park suffered from larg...
Saturday, November 02, 2013

Day of the Dead Celebrations

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Across the region, this is the time of year our communities hold their Day of the Dead Celebrations, including Terlingua, Marfa, El Paso a...
Friday, November 01, 2013

Hiking Santa Elena Canyon

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Photo by Kathleen Seal A favorite of many, a great hike for first-timers to Big Bend National Park , and one of our best recommendations...
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Rock Art in Big Bend Ranch State Park

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On a recent trip with the Tierra Grande Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists , we were treated to a ranger-led hike to see some rock ar...
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Cinco Tinajas in Big Bend Ranch State Park

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We recently took a hike in Big Bend Ranch State Park with the Tierra Grande Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists to Cinco Tinajas. Some ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Bankhead Highway Meetings in Van Horn and El Paso

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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is undertaking a two-year study of the historic Bankhead Highway. As part of this project, the THC ...
Monday, October 28, 2013

Colorado Canyon, Along the River Road

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Colorado Canyon pull-off along Hwy 170, the scenic River Road, between Presidio and Lajitas is a favorite river access site, but is also a...
Sunday, October 27, 2013

Yesterday at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens

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Pollinator Garden Yesterday, we visited Fort Davis' Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens , as it was a beautiful fa...
Saturday, October 26, 2013

1940s in Van Horn: Fred Clark's Cactus Garden

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Fred Clark's Cactus Garden , Photograph, 1940 - 1949; digital image, (http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth14009/), Unive...
Friday, October 25, 2013

Big Bend is Back in Business!

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Road into the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park The Window and the wonderful Chisos Mountain Lodge   Eager to get back her...
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Save the Date: Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest!

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Beginner, intermediate and advanced mountain bikers eager to ride our great Big Bend trails--including Big Bend Ranch State Park's EPI...
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Ojito Adentro Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Steady streams of running water What do you find at the end of Big Bend Ranch State Park 's Ojito Adentro trail?  Cool pools of ...
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

A Great Place to Sit...Relax! Rocking Chairs of the Historic Hotel Limpia!

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Nothing like sitting in a rocking chair to chase away "the city" and start a relaxing stay in the mountains.  This week, we'...
Monday, October 21, 2013

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Rescheduled!  Due to the federal government shutdown, the tours--originally scheduled for Saturday, October 12, have been resecheduled for S...
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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Locally grown veggies at the Black Bear~

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Thursday's special, a veggie omelet at the Black Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge outside Fort Davis Texas Parks and Wildlife histo...
Saturday, October 19, 2013

Glorious Light at the End of the Day

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Click on the photo for a closer view! Photo by Monte Riggs of Marfa It is no secret that we've got clear beautiful skies and gorgeo...
Friday, October 18, 2013

Open for business! (Also an update on trail conditions at Guadalupe Mountains National Park)

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After a LONG wait, our national parks facilities are OPEN! (See our Travel Spotlight below for specific information on trail openings for ...