A tall, sunlit red rock formation with jagged columns rises above a hillside of golden grass and scattered juniper at the start of the Indian Lodge Trail, Davis Mountains State Park, Texas.

Island in the Sky

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Davis Mountains State Park is one of the most scenic parks in Texas. Tucked into the Davis Mountains and close to The University of Texas McDonald Observatory, the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve, and the Fort Davis National Historic Site, … Read More

Overlook on Skyline Drive

Sunset Heaven

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— 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

Davis Mountains State Park Lookout on Skyline Drive

Civilian Conservation Corps

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— 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