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    Devils River State Natural Area

    Devils River State Natural Area

    4.2(9 reviews)
    39.1 mi

    A West Texas hidden gem for sure! My brother and I camped overnight at Kickapoo Caverns and the…read morepark ranger, Ashley gave us suggestions on the scenic route to Devils River. When we got closer to the natural area, we had to take a dusty dirt road off of the main highway. It was very remote with a few houses along the path. Cell reception was non-existent so make sure you download Google maps prior to coming out here. At the "state park", the headquarters was pristine, modern, sleek, and brand new. They finished building it/January 2025. The first week of May, they didn't have any park gear such as magnets, car decals, stickers, but only had the option to stamp "State Park passport book". Also, if you want to check in from this location on Yelp, it won't let you since you're outside of Del Rio. Now at the river, there is a small restroom without air conditioning. The toilets look like ones from a camper or airplane. It was hard to tell if it was clean or not. The restroom smelt like an unclean musty outside world. There's plenty of parking alongside the river. When you get to the river, there's no benches or anywhere to store your belongings. The main part of the river is rocky and the water is icy cold. So cold, but it feels so refreshing in the summer heat. The water is translucent and there's fishes swimming in it too. The fishes will slightly nip at you, but they don't bite. I was a bit fearful of flesh eating amoeba tapping into my brain causing me to be brain dead, but thankfully that didn't happen to me. The water was so clear that I was able open my eyes inside. My brother and I stayed for two hours and had the whole river to ourselves. It was not the slightest crowded. The area is so beautiful. I love West Texas natural beauty. This natural area is the most underrated of the Texas state parks.

    Received a sincere apology from TPW. Felt heard and understood. Appreciated a credit for our visit…read moreand the personalized call. Thanks TPW!

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    Ox Ranch - Scarlet the kangaroo

    Ox Ranch

    4.6(37 reviews)
    48.7 mi

    This place is very expensive off top but it is well Worth it. It feels like you're entering a movie…read morescene in Jurassic park. The dining experience is amazing. The owner could have not picked a better Chef. Executive Chef Milas and team accommodated our every need. Every single dish was amazing! Dinning at OX Ranch deserves a 5 star rating...let that be very Clear! The cabins have all the bells and whistles (5 star). You simply can not complain about the detail and comfort that went into this property, it's perfect. It is mandatory that you have a tour guide. Our tour guide Ross, was the kindest person, definitely felt safe and as if he is family. Okay me and my two children have traveled all around the world together, to some of the poorest countries and richest, that have all been rich in love and given a since of belonging. With that being said.... The check out process is horrible! -5 stars. Chief Operating Officer Angela tried to intimidate me with her tone and posture. When I choose not to do the Recommend tip. Me and my 2 children booked an (All Exclusive Stay!) Total of 2 nights which equaled $4500 + $130 tax. My total for 2 nights $5030 including tax and tip... I choose to give. The Recommended tip for your tour guide is $450, the Recommended tip for your dining experience is $150 and Recommended tip for housekeeping is $30. My budget for OX Ranch was $5000. My tip was $400 which brought my to a total of $5030. This stay was for my sons 18th birthday that had also gotten accepted to his 1st choice college University of Western Washington. I was so proud to be in a place in my life to celebrate his accomplishments. Chief Operating Officer Angela raised her voice and basically was demanding I pay the Recommended tip. Again me and my 2 children have been all around the world and have never been pushed into a corner over a tip. Chief Operating Officer Angela, Ruined our experience!

    Our Patriotic woman's travel group just returned from The Ox Ranch Safari in Uvalde TX! This was…read morethe most adventurous exotic animal destination you could not even imagine! We were there for 3 days and our beautiful, energetic, passioninate (about every animal) guide was named Chelsea Harden! She showed up everyday with her big bubbly, beautiful personality and drove us around over 18 acres filled with exotic animals that you could feed, pet and watch from a very close proximity! She explained in great detail the specifics to all of the different species. She was knowledable and passionate about everything she does on the ranch! We witnessed a birth of a zebra right nearby! We fed carrots to a very pregnant giraffe and even saw the baby kicking! We learned about military tankers (photo op) and shot a .50 caliber gun on a shooting range. Skeet shooting, 4-wheeler tour, dinosaur tracks, cave exploring, and water activities to name a few! Chelsea taught us SO many IMPORTANT values about animals and history! We were truly blessed to have her as our guide! There were other staff members who also deserve recognition! Alana, Chico, Brandy, Chef Kay, and Sonia up front worked tirelessly to show our group an AMAZING time while we were there. The Property has SO many wonderful amenities for Adults and children! It's clean and comfortable and most of all... They make you feel like family there! Please don't hesitate to book a few nights or more at The Ox Ranch! Chelsea Harden-Keep doing what you do BEST! We Love you SO much because you're the "Jane Goodall" of the Ranch! They are truly lucky to have you! We were even luckier!! XO-The Beatrice Bradley Travel Group!

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