Overland Trail Museum Musings

Dr. Jones 1900 Medicine Cabinet 2020 has been the year of COVID-19. Newscasts are rife not only with the staggering number of persons infected and lost, but also with the hopeful expectancy of successful treatments and, ultimately, a vaccine. After a slew of false...

Sample itineraries

One day There’s a whole lot to see in and around Fort Davis – in fact, too much to fit into one day. However, there is a surefire way to get a good flavor of our area, and that’s to take a trip around the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop. The whole trip will take you about...

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE: The health and safety of Fort Davis residents and visitors is our highest priority! Current County Declaration: NO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, BUSINESS OPEN AT 75% CAPACITY. FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED! RESPECT BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY PROTOCOLS. There...

Blue Mountain Trail Vineyard – Chateau Wright

Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, The New Blue Mountain Trail Vineyard grows out of the volcanic clay at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Intense sun, dry air and cool days & nights make for a unique flavor concentration. Tasting notes of cherry, plum, tomato, fig, and...

Carpe Vinum! – Alta Marfa

Our next entry comes from Alta Marfa – wine enthusiasts turned viticulturists looking to grow their far west Texas vineyard. Photos used with permission from altamarfa.com/blog Who are you?Ricky Taylor and Katie Jablonski How did y’all end up getting into...