Balmorhea State Park/Balmorhea Swimming Pool ( seasonal) >>
www.balmorhea.org
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/balmorhea
(512) 375-2370

Big Bend National Park >>
www.nps.gov/bibe
http://www.big.bend.national-park.com
(432) 477-2251

McDonald Observatory >>
www.mcdonaldobservatory.org
(432) 426-3640
Star Parties

The Expedition School
Kimery Duda, Executive Director (512) 626-6282. The Expedition School offers its own single expeditions, workshops, seminars, and camps. It also provides consultation and assistance for schools, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and groups of families or friends who may need guidance in planning or carrying out their own expedition.

Trip to Marathon
Spend the day at the Gage Hotel. Enjoy lunch at the Gage's Cafe Cenizo and then relax at the White Buffalo Bar. You can also have a massage or facial at the Desert Moon Spa You can also have a massage or facial at the Desert Moon Spa. Tour the small towns interesting shops such as:

Evans Gallery >>
www.jevansgallery.com
432.386.4366 James Evans is known for beautiful native photography and the kids will love his Javelina t-shirts.

Chinati Hot Springs >>
Hot Springs Road off Pinto Canyon Road
(432) 229-4165
Although located 50 miles from Marfa, those who like adventure, remote settings, and the unique are in for a treat. This oasis in the desert has an abundance of serenity, plant life, wild life, and stars at night. Visit them for the day and bring a picnic lunch. Or, stay the night in one the rustic adobe cabins or rooms, and get back to the basics without TVs or phones. Communal bathrooms, hot springs tub rooms and kitchen are available for all guests. Rates run $25/bed and up in the Bunk Room, to $75 for the deluxe "El Presidente Suite" with own private hot springs tub (tax not included). Camping also available. Please visit them on the web at: www.chinatihotsprings.org call back after Aug 13th to check Bunk rate.

When the Sun Goes Down

Theatre of the Big Bend
Features productions of musicals, classical theatre and other performance
throughout the year. Be sure to take your lawn chair. For shows and titles
and dates, call the Theatre in Alpine (432) 837-8218

Railroad Blues Club
Located in Alpine offers live music Friday and Saturday nights, dancing
and billiards, wine and the largest selection of beer in the Big Bend area.
(432) 837-3103 Open Monday - Saturday 4m to 2 am.

Marfa Lights - View this mysterious phenomenon anytime after sunset at the Marfa Lights viewing area, nine miles east of Marfa on Highway 90.

Star Parties at the McDonald observatory see above

Starlight Theatre
Set in a historic ghost-mining town in Terlingua. The Starlight is open 7 days a week from 5 pm - 9:30 pm except during the summer months when it is open from Thursday through Monday. The menu is varied and features
steaks with southwestern flair. Reservations are recommended for large
groups (432) 371-2326.