McDonald Observatory is celebrating the reach and longevity of StarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the United States. … More
Category: Davis Mountains
Fort Davis National Historic Site Offers Scenic Trails for All Experience Levels
With more than four miles of front and backcountry trails, Fort Davis National Historic Site invites hikers, photographers, and history … More
A Birdwatcher’s Paradise: Fort Davis National Historic Site
In the heart of the rugged Trans-Pecos region, where desert mountains meet endless skies, Fort Davis National Historic Site offers … More
Dark Skies Festival to Celebrate Big Bend’s Night Sky April 22–27
Weeklong Events Planned in Fort Davis, Alpine, Marfa, Terlingua, and at McDonald Observatory Communities across the Big Bend will mark … More
Unseasonal Snowfall Blankets Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties
An unexpected cold front has brought snow and freezing temperatures to parts of West Texas, including Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff … More
Volunteer Firefighters Train in Fort Davis at 17th Annual Mile High Fire/Rescue School
More than 70 volunteer firefighters from 19 Texas fire departments gathered in the Davis Mountains this past weekend for the … More
Historic Photograph Features Reynolds Brothers and Rock Pile in Fort Davis
A striking historic photograph, now part of the Rescuing Texas History, 2019 collection, captures the Reynolds brothers with a large … More
McDonald Observatory Highlights Mars Livestream at Texas Science Festival
The McDonald Observatory invites Fort Davis residents and visitors to participate in the upcoming Texas Science Festival, a celebration of … More
Exploring Fort Davis: A Daytripper’s Delight in West Texas
Originally aired on PBS, The Daytripper episode featuring Fort Davis is a love letter to this charming mountain town nestled … More
Fort Davis Observatory Leads Regional Effort to Protect Night Skies
In a significant win for night sky preservation, the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas, is spearheading efforts to reduce … More