by ChamberChamber | Nov 14, 2016 | Activities, Attractions, Hiking/Walking, Local Organizations
About 10 miles north of the McDonald Observatory on Hwy 118 North (Davis Mountains Preserve). A non-profit wildlife conservation organization, using science-based research and a non-confrontational approach to protect the unique diversity of animals and plants native...
by ChamberChamber | Nov 14, 2016 | Activities, Attractions, Hiking/Walking
Venture out among the community and view 23 historic sites. At just 1 ½ miles long this is a journey that starts and ends in the town square. The tour encompasses the longest section of the unpaved Overland-Butterfield mail route. As you follow the walking tour, you...
by ChamberChamber | Nov 10, 2016 | Activities, Attractions, Hiking/Walking
The park offers an excellent opportunity to picnic, walk, jog, fly a kite, and more. There is a children’s play area, ballpark, soccer field and restrooms. All pets must be kept on a leash & cleaned up after. Open daily from dawn to dusk.
by ChamberChamber | Nov 10, 2016 | Activities, Attractions, Hiking/Walking, Local Organizations
Fort Davis was an active military post from 1854 to 1891. It is one of the best surviving examples of a frontier military post in the Southwest. An entrance fee is charged at the Visitors’ Center. The Fort Davis National Historic Site has four miles of hiking...
by Heather Williamson | Apr 26, 2016 | Activities, Attractions, Education, Hiking/Walking, Local Organizations
Located 4 miles SE from Fort Davis on Hwy 118, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens is comprised of 507 acres of semi-desert grasslands and igneous rock outcrops with a riparian canyon and spectacular views from all directions. Visitors may...
by Heather Williamson | Apr 4, 2016 | Accommodations, Activities, Guest Houses & Vacation Rentals, Hunting, Ranch & Hunting
Located 7 ½ miles from Fort Davis at 1900 Sproul Rd., the H.E. Sproul Ranch is a historic working cattle ranch offering guest suites, catering and meeting facilities. All suites offer the latest amenities, including refrigerator, microwave, satellite tv, dvd player,...