While staying at Davis Mountains State Park (Adjusting to Altitude and Making Plans) outside Fort Davis, Texas, we drove the road toward Alpine, Texas and stopped at the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI). We have been to CDRI a number of times since we first came to Fort Davis in 2002. Every time we have … Continue reading Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
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McDonald Observatory Tour
On Wednesday, while staying at Davis Mountains State Park, we headed further into the mountains for a McDonald Observatory tour. The drive was, as always, spectacular. The McDonald Observatory is on the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce Scenic Loop. Broad vistas, amazing rock formations, Civilian Conservation CoreĀ roadside turnouts and at steep twisty turning mountain road … Continue reading McDonald Observatory Tour
Adjusting to Altitude and Making Plans
As usual, after our arrival on Sunday (Dust Devil Day), it has taken us a few days to adjust to the mile high altitude of Davis Mountains State Park. Monday, the only outing we made was going to Porter's Grocery Store in Fort Davis to shop. Our other Monday activity, other than walking through each … Continue reading Adjusting to Altitude and Making Plans


