Superintendents from three Fort Davis-area parks will meet with residents during a new monthly community coffee gathering Aug. 6 at … More
Category: Davis Mountains
Big Bend Night Sky Events Offer Prime Viewing Opportunities Through Mid-August
Stargazers across the Big Bend region will have multiple opportunities to enjoy celestial events over the next month, highlighted by … More
Indian Lodge seeks summer housekeeping park hosts at Davis Mountains State Park
Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park is seeking housekeeping park hosts for the summer season at the historic lodge … More
McDonald Observatory marks 87th anniversary of 1939 dedication
McDonald Observatory is celebrating the 87th anniversary of its May 5, 1939, dedication, an event that drew many of the … More
Sul Ross students complete semester with overnight trip to Davis Mountains State Park
Students in Sul Ross State University’s kinesiology program wrapped up a semester of outdoor training with an overnight field experience … More
West Texas conservation retreat offers free field training for students at Davis Mountains Preserve
A free, five-day conservation retreat for West Texas college students is scheduled for July 29 through Aug. 2 at the … More
Caldwell Ranch spans nearly 30,000 acres in Davis Mountains, offering rare high-elevation West Texas landscape
A sprawling 29,294-acre property in the Davis Mountains is being marketed as one of the most expansive and ecologically significant … More
Dark Skies Festival to Bring Week of Stargazing Events to Big Bend Region
The annual Dark Skies Festival will return to the Big Bend region April 13–19, with a week of public programs … More
Borderlands Researchers Study High-Elevation Owls in Davis Mountains
Researchers with the Borderlands Research Institute are conducting a detailed study of high-elevation owl populations in the Davis Mountains, using … More
Jeff Davis Community Center Renovation Completed in Fort Davis
A $2.5 million renovation project at the Jeff Davis Community Center has been completed, marking a major investment in public … More