I think you can learn a lot about a community by its libraries or lack thereof. Whenever traveling,…read moreespecially somewhere new, I hit up the library. This one did not dissapoint. I didn't see a sign outside clearly marking it but I may have missed it. However, as soon as I opened the door I was transported to that peaceful, calm world that only libraries can bring me. Yes, there were books, lots of aisles of books. What I was transfixed by however, was the peripheral details- the community flyers on the aisle ends, the transformation of every cubby hole, the pride in their small historical archive room, the themed decoration of their displays, a computer lab, a chess ser, and a number of interactive activities to enjoy. They had bracelets you can make, puzzles, a dinosaur "sandox", a kids reading area, seed sharing, and even a 3D printer! I wish I had more time to sit, read, and absorb it all but I was able to stroll. Stroll, wonder, and appreciate. Then I stumbled on their courtyard. A long, serene, covered patio, some garden boxes, a water feature, and a small stage with a gravel area in front. I believe there was also a room towards the back for yoga or other activities. It was lovely. There was one young lady at the counter while I visited and she was super friendly. My thanks to her. If you really can learn about a community by its libraries, then I learned that I could live happily in the Marfa Public Library.

We heard about and found a map published by the Fort Davis CofC online before our visit to Fort…read moreDavis in mid-May 2019. We picked up a couple of sandwiches, some chips and soda before heading out of Fort Davis for the 2 hour Scenic Loop Drive with a plan to stop and enjoy a picnic along the way at one of the picnic tables along the loop. What a beautiful afternoon we spent weaving our way through the majestic Davis Mountains region! Thank you so much for embracing your regions natural resource and planting stops along the way so that visitors could discover the beauty of God's country up close and personal. MUST SEE/DO!!

A beautiful historic site that's a great place to stop if you're on a road trip or swinging by the…read moreMcDonald Observatory. The visitor center is great with nice bathrooms and a ton of informative displays, some of them very beautiful! There's also a small shop if you want any keepsakes and if you have a national park passport book, you can also grab a stamp to commemorate your visit. The guy that helped us was so nice, and the pamphlet you get when you buy your pass has a great layout of the fort with explanations. The walk around takes maybe 30-45 minutes, and they've kept so many of the original structures and foundations, and there are plenty of signs that help you identify what you're looking at. With the cliffs behind the fort, it's really a beautiful walk and we enjoyed stretching our legs and learning about this unique and well-tended fort!

As a historic site, this frontier fort is very well packed with information…read more Hidden outside the small West Texas town of Fort Davis you can find the old fort grounds with remnants and renovated parts of the original fort It speaks to the experience of settlers of the area and their skirmishes with bands of native Americans for the little resources that the land had to offer. The 10th Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers were posted here and made their mark in West Texas. The first bAfrican American to graduate West Point LT Henry Flipper was also posted here. They have a museum in the visitor center, but the entire site is the museum. There are exhibits, interactive activities. Hey, the Junior Ranger program is for everyone, not just kids . For the outdoorsy, the historic site also has some hiking. We took the short hike up the hills to the top to view the down upon the site. It's not a big place, but we spent a good two hours there, and didn't see all of it. There was much more hiking to do, so if I were in the area again I'd be interested in how an undressed (for Xmas) Fort Davis NHS would look Recommended.

I truly enjoy this University with small town charm at it's finest! A cultural shock to many that…read moremay find everything's at their feet. This town and school will really benefit you and the environment you learn in and Big Bend in your back yard make it spectacular! Go for a small town feel but capturing the beauty is a. Lifetime experience you will never forget!! Clean fresh air and mountain's. It is a experience you will look back on and never regret!

This college offers really low tuition rates for student seeking four year degrees. Although the…read morecity is small, there are many attraction in the area ranging from state parks to good eats. It's a great campus for nature lovers and those wanting to escape the city life. Class sizes are small and the community is friendly.

An excellent used book store operated by the alpine public library for the benefit of the library…read more Those books are $.50 to three dollars and I have a couple of racks or you can fill up a bag and everything it is two dollars.