by Pam Knapen | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Pam Knapen | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Pam Knapen | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Pam Knapen | Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Pam Knapen | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Pam Knapen | May 29, 2019 | Activities, Uncategorized
Starting off our series on wine in far west Texas is The Vineyard at Blue Mountain, a vineyard that originally took root back in the 1970s thanks to Gretchen Glasscock. Read below to learn about the pioneering vineyard west of town that’s making a resurgence....