Davis Mountains State Park in West Texas is one of my favorite state parks. Something about the area moves me. The views are breathtaking, and the open spaces are wider than anywhere else in Texas. The skyline’s vast openness is … Read More

This auto drive trail is one of the best in the state. The 4.7 mile trip takes you up on Skyline Drive to enjoy the beauty of West Texas and its mountains. Hikers can also reach the summit of Skyline … Read More

…if we allow ourselves contemplative time in nature-whether it’s gardening, going for a walk with the dog, or being in the heart of the southern Utah wilderness-then we can hear the voice of our conscience. If we listen to that … Read More

Visiting Davis Mountains SP and surrounding areas will inevitably raise travelers’ curiosity, especially if you spot the view in the photo above. Although nature is the main focus in the park (I have several photos of Skyline Drive, for example), … Read More

— This was the sunset from the top of Skyline Drive at Davis Mountains SP on March 1, 2019. I don’t know how many of those I have already shared here, but no matter the count, they are always different … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #286: Weather I was unsure I could weather this week’s challenge that Anne posted. With English as a second language, I had to re-read her post carefully. I did not know whether we were discussing the same thing. … Read More

— When I look back at all the years I have been playing with photography, there are several meaningful photos that come to mind. However, if I were asked to pick the most impactful that touched me on a personal … Read More

— In March 2022 we revisited Davis Mountains SP. As one of our favorite destinations in Texas, the park offers unparalleled views on Skyline Drive and various trails throughout the park. Since the distance from Austin to the park is … Read More

— On April 5, 1933, through an executive order, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). A part of the New Deal legislation, this public voluntary work relief program aimed at providing jobs to unemployed and unmarried … Read More

— No matter when you visit Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains area, sunsets will always be a memorable experience.This is one of my favorite areas of Texas. Here you have the Davis Mountains State Park and the Davis Mountains … Read More