Tag: Fort Davis

Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute

Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute

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

McDonald Observatory Tour

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