A.B.'s Wayside
Inn - on 4th St., at the base of Sleeping Lion
Mountain. $59-$119. Country-style house with resident hosts.
Seven bedrooms, each w/private bath, have king/queen-sized beds.
Sun porch offers panoramic view. Healthy country breakfast, served
buffet. Family atmosphere; groups welcome. Credit cards/personal
checks. Occupancy: 26. 800-582-7510 or (432) 426-3535, Fax: (432) 426-3574. Email:
waysidebandb@sbcglobal.net
Alamito Real Estate
-
“Specializing in Ranch and Rural Properties
in the Highlands of West Texas” Cleat
Stephens-Broker
Tel: (888) 729-4424 Email:
cleat@alamito.net Web:
www.Alamito.net
Sterling Allen
Along the Trail Antiques, Gifts & Garden
- 1504 N State St. ( Mailing address
P. O. Box 1267, Fort Davis, TX 79734). Retail antiques,
gifts and garden store. Open 9am - 5pm, (432) 426-2041
Andy Prude Well Service
-
Water pump installation and
repair; welding; metal buildings and tractor ditching. Andy
handles solar pumps and alternative energy sources.
Email:
aandeprude@hughes.net
Tel: (432) 426-3030.
Area-Wide Phone Book
- P.O. Box 980, Abilene, TX 79604.(325)676-4032.
The Bear Den
- Full service restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, steaks. A wonderful
patio is available for dining. 205 N El Paso St, Balmorhea. (432)
375-2273
Barrick Watts
Bates Power and Lighting
- Electrical and Solar, Residential and Commercial, New or
Existing Construction, Security & Video Surveillance
Systems, Custom Home Theatre Installations, Custom Computer
& Wireless Installations. Monday through Sunday 8-5pm and
after hour services. 432-426-3329
denziel_56@yahoo.com
Blue Agave Bungalow
-
The Blue Agave Bungalow is a totally renovated 1940’s home
with hardwood floors. Two bedrooms/ queen beds. Large
kitchen w/full size appliances and dishwasher.
Washer/dryer. Very private with walled patio area and
gardens. Second patio with grill. Central air/heat. Cable
TV, high speed internet, two blocks from shops/restaurants.
Pets/children welcome. For pictures and pricing go to
website
www.wildflowercottages.net.
Reservations: (432)249-1234
Blue Sky Productions
- PO Box 80548 Midland, Texas 79708-0548. Publishers of Big Bend
Real Estate Guide, and suppliers of other marketing
materials such as business cards, brochures & booklets.
Phone 800-830-9380 e-mail
info@blueskyofalpine.com
website
www.blueskyofalpine.com.
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Davis
– Offering after school and Summer youth programs. At the
Jeff Davis County Library, PO Box 1054, 100 Memorial Square,
Fort Davis, Texas 79734, 432-426-3802. Email:
director_bgcfd@yahoo.com
Butterfield Inn Cottages - In the
heart of beautiful Fort Davis, our charming country cottages
offer cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplaces, central
heat and air, queen beds, rocker recliners, cable T.V. and
full private baths with Jacuzzi jets in the tub. We are
within walking distance of shops and restaurants. For
reservations or to order our Cream & Butter Fudge call (432)
426-3252, or e-mail:
butterfieldinn@sbcglobal.net
Caliche Flats Homes-
Home
Building & Renovations. PO Box 270607, Flower Mound, TX
75027-0607 (214) 762-5814 Fax: (214) 513-2318
bdtoone@calicheflats.com
www.calicheflats.com
Cantu Quality Builders
Cedar cabins, cedar homes, metal structures and storage
sheds.
Shells or turnkey. We take pride in our work, come highly
recommended and will provide references and photos.
210-288-9409
Car Rentals Texas
Discount coupons on rental cars for Texas and across the country.
Tel: (407) 396-4152
Casa
Mano Prieto.Casa
Mano Prieto is nestled near the Puertocitas and Mano Prieto
Mountains seven miles south of Fort Davis. The 1350 square
foot guesthouse has a large living/dining area with high
ceiling, two bedrooms, one full bath with shower/tub,
complete full-size kitchen, and breakfast nook. One bedroom
has a queen-size bed; the other has two twin beds. In the
living room, there is a queen-size futon. Six is the maximum
number of guests. Outside is a gazebo for morning coffee or
evening cocktails. For nature lovers, there is a 3.5 mile
walk around the area. Sunrises and sunsets are spectacular
in this area. For stargazers, the dark, starry skies are
perfect for viewing. See our website –
www.casamanoprieto.com,
call 432-249-1820 or email
tex@casamanoprieto.com.
CF Ranch
- P.O. Box 689 , Alpine, TX 79831 (432) 364-2251 offers an
abundance of information about the ranch on their website
www.cfranch.com History about the ranch,
the varied ranch locations, hunting and lodging (with an
excellent video of "bucks in velvet), and information
concerning movie set locations. e-mail
paco@jmkint.com
Charles Wright Livestock Company
- Charles Wright Ranch 30 sections in Sterling & Glasscock
Counties. Buy and sell cattle all over Texas. 325-650-0212
Email:
cwlivestock@gmail.com
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
The Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Center and Botanical Gardens is located four miles
south of Fort Davis on Highway 118. Feature a Visitor’s
Center, Gift shop, Hiking trails & arboretum. (432)364-2499.
Monday -Saturday: 9-5.
Chinati Foundation
-
1 Cavalry Row, Marfa, Texas 79843. A contemporary art
museum, founded in the 1980s by the late artist Donald Judd,
exhibiting large-scale installations by a limited number of
artists. Open to the public Wednesday through Sunday by
guided tour only. Reservations are recommended. Admission is
$10 per person, $5 for students and seniors and free for
Chinati members. For more information call 432-729-4362,
visit
www.chinati.org or email:
information@chinati.org
Chisos Mountains Lodge & Cabins
-
Nestled
in the high Chisos Mountains, the lodge features a
restaurant, convenience store and gift shop. Convenient to
many hiking trails from easy to strenuous. The classic
National Park experience. 432-477-2291
City Drug Store - 202 E.
Ave E Alpine, Texas (432) 837-2252 Monday through Friday
8-6pm Sat until all requested prescriptions are
filled.Retail Drug Store & Health Foods, Herbs. Offering
free delivery to Fort Davis & Marfa. Giftware, Russell
Stover Candies, OTC and prescription Medications
Crow's Nest Ranch
- Cabins, RV Park and Campground. Tent Camping, RV Camping
with 22 RV hookups, 3 Cabins for 6 to 8 persons each, Group
Camping. Located west of Fort Davis on Scenic Loop 166.
Amenities include meeting rooms, restrooms, showers and
laundry. Chuck-wagon available. Please visit our web site
for extensive details about our facility. (432) 426-3300
e-mail:
crowsnest@crowsnestranch.com
Cueva De Leon
- Full service restaurant specializing in Mexican food. Main
Street, Fort Davis. Mon-Sat 11:30-3:00 and 5:00-9:00. (432)
426-3801
Davis Mountain Broom
Shop - Handcrafted Brooms and Walking Sticks made as they were in the
1800’s. Daily live demonstrations and broom history. Tues-Sat 9am until 4pm
Located at 401 State Street. Tel:(432) 426-3297.
Davis Mountain Jeep Tours
– Take a tour of the historic H.E. Sproul Ranch in a
customized 4x4 touring jeep! Each regularly scheduled tour
is 2 ½ hours and includes spectacular mountain scenery and a
chance to view abundant native wildlife. Custom tours
including fishing or a picnic can also be arranged.
Reservations may be made at the Harvard Hotel, 109 State
Street, 432-426-2500.
www.harvardhotelandlodge.com
Davis Mountains Inn
-
Old World charm in a beautiful, very private six-acre
setting. Views of the majestic Davis Mountains and fabulous
night skies from the porches and deck. Bring your telescope.
Read in the shade of numerous trees or just listen to the
tranquil waterfalls and flowing water. Paved walking/biking
paths to downtown Fort Davis and Jeff Davis County Park.
Tel: 432-426-3939. Email:
davismtninn@yahoo.com or visit
http://web.mac.com/davismtninn/.
Davis Mountains Nut Company
- Roasted and dipped gourmet pecans. When in Fort Davis
Stop by and get a free sample. You can purchase them when
you are in Fort Davis or call us and we'll ship them to
you. (432) 426-2101 Fax: (432) 426-2182. e-mail
dmnc@allpecans.com
Davis Mountains Realty
- P.O. Box 2177, Ft.
Davis, TX. 79734. Your full service real estate broker for
Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains. Kelly Williams,
Broker-Owner (432) 426-3188. web:
www.davismountainsrealty.com
Email:
info@davismountainsrealty.com
Davis Mountains Retreat
-
Located just 15 miles
from town, off the Scenic Loop in the beautiful Davis Mountains!
Shower/restroom facilities are convenient, and a country store
offers art, gifts, ice, sodas, beer, wine, and food. Campgrounds
consists of only 9 RV hookups and primitive campsites, insuring
an uncrowded and quiet stay. Small campfires allowed wind &
weather permitting, and socialized pets welcome.
Telephone (432) -426-2600
email:
dmretreat@hotmail.com.
More Information
Davis Mountains Therapeutic
Riding Center (DMTRC)
401 Douglas Drive, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Mission – To improve the quality of life for people
living with disabilities through a connection with the
horse. DMTRC provides horse riding lessons for children
and adults who have a physical, emotional or learning
disability. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by
appointment.
Phone: 432-426-2363 - Email:
info@davismountainstrc.org
Web:
http://www.davismountainstrc.org/home
Desert Safaris, LLC
2935 Thousand Oaks #6-217, San Antonio TX 78247
Tel: 210-264-1745 or 210-764-1827
E-mail
hunter@desertsafaris.com Web:
www.desertsafaris.com
D. L.
McDonald
Dick Slaughter
Edith Miles
El
Oso Flojo Lodge
- This beautiful
lodge in located in the oasis of west texas, Balmorhea.
About 30 miles north of Fort Davis, Balmorhea is a
wonderful town especially known for its amazing state
park and spring fed swimming pools.
For reservations call (432) 375 0502.
info@elosoflojolodge.com
Web:
www.elosoflojolodge.com
Farmers Insurance
- Automobile, Home, Commercial and Event
Open Monday thru Thursday 9 am – 5:30 pm and Friday
9am – 5 pm. Contact: Dona Ward; PO Box 2075, Alpine
TX 79831; 106 W. Sul Ross Ave, Alpine TX 79830.
(Office) 432-837-2225, (Fax) 432-837-2757; email:
dblevins@farmersagent.com
First Presbyterian Church
-
Front Street at Bloys
Avenue. Pastor Matt Miles. Sunday School at 10 am, Worship
Service at 11 am. Call (432) 426-3948, email
fdpastor@sbcglobal.net or visit
www.fdpcusa.org.
Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County
-
Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County - Supplemental food
distributed for qualified clients of Jeff Davis County. Also
provides emergency food and school supplies. Food
Distributions are 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month from 9AM
until 11AM. (432) 426 3886.
www.foodpantry-jdc.org
Fort Davis
Church of Christ - PO
Box 32/104 Main Street, Fort Davis, TX 79734.
Pastor Gregory Meads
Sunday School 10:00am
Worship service 11:00 am & 6:00pm
Ladies Bible Study 5:00pm
Wednesday evening Bible study 7:00pm
Fort Davis Drugstore -
Full Service
Restaurant Open Daily 7am to 9pm. 426-3118 email:
fortdavisdrugstore@att.net
website:
www.fortdavisdrugstore.net
Fort Davis ISD
- PO Box 1339, Fort Davis, Texas 79734. 101 Indian Lane.
(432) 426-4440 Fax: (432) 426-4449.
Fort Davis Higher Education Foundation
A Non-profit organization
which awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Fort
Davis ISD.
For further information contact Dawn Wyatt at
dawn@zjets.com
Fort Davis Motor Inn & RV Campground
- new in 1995. Nestled
next to the Davis Mountains on Hwy. 17 North (inside the
city limits). Close to Fort Davis National Historic Site,
restaurants and shopping. Enjoy full hookups, 30' x 50'
spaces, cable TV hookups, 20/30/50 amps, tenting area,
picnic tables, grills, showers and restrooms. Daily, weekly
and monthly rates. For information, call (432)426-2112 or
for reservations, call 800-80-DAVIS.
Fort Davis National Historic Site
- P. O. Box 1379, Fort Davis Texas. Administered by the
National Park Service. Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Closed:
Christmas Day- December 25
New Years Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - Third
Monday in January - Jan.16,2006
Thanksgiving Day - Last Thursday in November -
Nov. 30, 2006
For more info: Please call: (432)-426-3224 ext.20
Fort Davis State Bank
- Your "People to People" Bank since 1911.Branches located
in Fort Davis, Alpine and Presidio to service all your
needs. ATM's available in all locations. For more
information call (432) 426-3211 or visit our web site at
www.fdsb.com.
Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Fort Davis Riding Stables
- 120 N
Painted Trees Rd Po Box 762, Fort Davis, TX. White Tail
Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Javalina, Mountain Lion and Ferral
Hogs. Full guide and outfitters available. Tel: 432 426-9075
Web:
www.fortdavisstables.com
Email:
letsride@fortdavisstables.com
Fort Davis TV Cable
- TV cable provider, (432) 837-2300.
Fort Davis Veterinary Services -
Veterinary services for both large and small animals,
boarding, retail supplies and Hill’s pet food. (Located 1 mile
south of Fort Davis on Hwy 17 South) 43441 State Hwy 17
South Fort Davis, Texas 79734
Janet Greathouse DVM and Dave Taylor DVM.
Tel: (432) 426-3086
- M-F 8:30-12 noon and
1:00-5:00pm.
Frontier Burger-
Open daily 10:30am to 7pm. Monday
thru Friday. Fast food
establishment. Lunch and dinner
menu consists of burgers & fries. Black angus, turkey &
black bean burgers. Idaho or sweet potato fries. Under
12 menu includes PB&J sandwiches or grilled cheese.
Located at 1300 State street, call ahead for orders to
go: 426-2400. RV and Bus parking available. Groups
welcome. For group pricing email:
donna.gottschalk@gmail.com
Funky Lil’ Diveshop
- As the SCUBA Outfitter for the San Solomon Springs
located in the Balmorhea State Park, the Funky Lil’
Diveshop provides PADI scuba Certification, scuba gear,
rentals, sales and souvenirs. The Diveshop is located
across the street from the Balmorhea State Park in
Historic Toyahvale, Texas. Operating hours are Saturday
& Sunday 10 to 6 and services are available weekdays
with advance notice.
Call (432)-375-2572
Web:
www.funkylildiveshop.com
e-mail:
scuba@toyahvale.com
Friends of Jeff Davis County Library
-
P O Box 425, a volunteer
organization that endeavors to make Jeff Davis County
Library an increasingly important asset by encouraging
greater public awareness, use, and support of the library
and by assisting the librarian and staff in improving
services and facilities.
Grand Companions
Humane Society
-M-F 9am to 6pm
Sat. Call for
appt. 701
Compromise St./ PO Box 1156,
Fort Davis, TX
79734.Established
in 1993, the
Humane Society
strives to
locate good
homes for
animals, educate
the public about
humane treatment
of animals,
assist in the
spaying/neutering,
placement/adoption
of pets, as well
as provide
foster care. The
Society holds
annual events,
baked
goods/holiday
card sales and
Adopt-a-Highway
projects.
(432) 426-3724.
Email:
info@grandcompanions.org
The Hair
Affair-
Located inside the Harvard
Hotel. 109 State Street Fort Davis, Texas 432-426-2503. Hair
care for men and women, specializing in hair color. Trish
Baily, owner. By appointment only.
Hampton Inn, Alpine -
2607
W. Hwy 90. Featuring 64 rooms with complimentary breakfast
and beverage area, business services, elevators, lounge,
pool, coin laundry and more! Visit our website for complete
information, virtual tour and reservations:
www.alpine.hamptoninn.com
432-837-7344
The Harvard Hotel
– An eight-room suite hotel located at 109 State Street in
downtown Fort Davis. Each room offers a refrigerator,
microwave, tv with dvd player, coffeepot, quality linens,
pillow-top mattresses, internet access and more. Built in
2005, it is the newest hotel in town and also offers retail
and office space on its lower level. Additional suite
accommodations at the Harvard Lodge on the H.E. Sproul Ranch
and Davis Mountain Jeep Tours can also be booked through the
Hotel. Please visit
www.harvardhotelandlodge.com or call
432-426-2500 for more information.
H.E. Sproul Ranch
– Located 7
½ miles from Fort Davis at 1900 Sproul Rd., this historic
working cattle ranch offers guest suites, catering and
meeting facilities. All suites offer the latest amenities,
including refrigerator, microwave, satellite tv, dvd player,
coffeepot, internet access, pillow-top mattresses and
quality linens. Other activities available at the ranch
include use of the hot-tub and fitness room, jeep tours,
trap and skeet and hunting.
www.sproulranch.com - 432-426-2500
Higginbotham Bartlett Building Supply
- quality household and
construction products. We are a full line lumberyard with
paint, plumbing, electrical, tools, fasteners and a whole
lot more. (432) 426-3827 Fax: (432) 426-3862.llc.-
High Desert
Construction-All phases of
residential and commercial remodel and new construction.
249-0404
www.highdesertconstructionllc.com
info@highdesertconstruction.com
High Desert
Yoga - PO Box 175/ 200 State Highway 17,
432-426-2497
highdesertyoga@hotmail.com.
Beginning
and intermediate yoga classes offered Tuesday-Friday in our
beautifully remodeled studio. Certified instructor with
training in Iyengar style yoga. Classes are 1 & ½ hrs and
include breathing, asana and relaxation. Hours are Tuesday &
Thursday 9:30-11:00 Wednesday & Friday 11:00-12:30.
The Hotel Limpia
L.C. - Historic hotel w/ 39 rooms and suites on the square. Swimming
pool, 2 gift shops: The Hotel Limpia Gifts and Javelinas and Hollyhocks. 800-662-5517 or (432) 426-3237.
Indian
Lodge in Davis Mountains State Park
- 39
unit park lodge, 2 meeting rooms, restaurant. Located in the
scenic Davis Mountains State Park. State Park has 100
camping sites. For information see web site.
Call 432-426-3254 for
information and 512-389-8982 for reservations.
InstaChek
- P O Box 5296, Abilene,
Texas, 79608. We offer check verification and recovery of
returned checks to help retail merchants recover losses.
(325) 692-0370 Fax (325) 695-6501
Iris Korus, DDS.
Crowns,
bridges, partials, extractions, fillings, x-rays and dental
hygiene. PO Box 98; 100 E. California Ave., Valentine, TX
79854. Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00. (432-467-2064 or email
ivkdds@rionet.coop.
Javelinas &
Hollyhocks - 107
State Street, across from the Hotel Limpia. Children's
nature store and gifts for all ages. All Credit Cards
Accepted (432) 426-2236
Jarratt Dirt Work & Paving, Inc.
- Utilities Installation,
Building Sites, Diversion Dams, Stock Tanks, Grubbing/Brush
Clearing, Road Grading, Water
lines-Ranch/Commercial/Residential,
Paving-Commercial/Residential .(432)426-3592
Fax:(432)426-3140.
e-mail:
dirtwork1@sbcglobal.net
Jeff Davis County Abstract
-
309 Hwy 17, Fort Davis Tx.
Tel: 432-426-3288
Jeff Davis County Mountain Dispatch
-
P O Box 1097, Fort Davis, TX 79734-1097, for the Jeff Davis
County News, subscriptions $35 in Big Bend Area, $39 elsewhere. (432) 426-3077
e-mail:
dispatch@mztv.net
Jerry
Mitchell
JDC Ranch Partners
(Rancho del Cielo) - P O
Box 3076, Kent, TX 79855, (915) 828-3542, FAX (915) 828-3556
e-mail
jdcranch@rionet.coop Located 30 miles
North of McDonald Observatory on Hwy 118; 7 miles south of
Kent. Guided Hunts - Trophy Aoudad, Javalina. Management
deer hunts. Trail rides (Bring your own horse), driving
tours, wildlife viewing, photo safaris, hiking, primitive
campsites. Beautiful scenery. Commercial Augus-cross Bulls
for sale. Website:
www.ranchodelcielohunts.com
John Avant
John Bell
Kennedy Ranch
- Guided mule deer hunts ($3,000) on 12,000 acres with 5
miles of food plots. No cattle. 2 hunters per guide - 8
hunters per season. Hunting lodge meals and open bar. South
of Marfa. Dusty Schneider (940) 383-3543
Kimball Miller Real Estate
- 102 Memorial Square Fort Davis Texas. PO Box 2153 Fort
Davis, TX 79734 432-426-3933
King
Land & Water LLC -
The Mission of King Land &
Water is to provide professional honest Real Estate services to
Buyers and Sellers of significant conservation lands in Texas.
James King, PO Box 109, 109
State Street, Suite 1, Fort Davis, Texas 79734
Tel: 432 426-2024 Email:
james@kinglandwater.com
Web:
www.KingLandWater.com
Kyle McDonnald
Lagow Electric Service
– Charlie Lagow, Master Electrician, Licensed, Bonded
Insured
432-729-3302 Mobile 432-664-9602
Marathon Chamber of Commerce-
W. HWY 90, Marathon, TX
69842 432-386-4516
Marfa Gliders - Glider Rides
-
Box 516, Marfa TX 79843. Located at the Marfa Airport June1st
through November. Take a discovery flight - Glider Rides at
the Marfa Airport - Soaring is safe and fun for the entire
family. The FAA allows youngsters to fly solo at age 14,
after the required ground and flight instruction.
1-(800)-667-9464, e-mail:
FBCOMPTON@aol.com
MacMillen RV Park
– MacMillen RV Park & Tent camping - One half mile from
downtown Fort Davis on Highway 17 South. Paved bike/walking
trail to town. 20 Big Rig friendly, level pull through sites
with water, sewer, 50/30 amp power, wifi, 12 channel cable
TV all included in rates. Walk-in tiled showers in private
dressing rooms with commodes and pedestal sinks. Laundry
with TV. Beautiful views in a quiet serene setting. Year
round moderate temperatures in the highest little town in
Texas . Motorcycles welcome. Well behaved pets welcome.
Daily $28.00, Weekly $170.00, Monthly $350.00. Group rates
available. No discounts. Email:
macmillenrvpark@yahoo.com
or call 432-426-2056. Web:
www.macmillenrvpark.com
Mas Souleiado - A
private 2 story vacation rental located in Limpia
Crossing off Hwy 118. 8 miles from McDonald Observatory
and 10 miles from Fort Davis. This comfortable home can
sleep up to 10 people. Perfect for weddings, family
reunions or small retreats. No Smoking, No Pets & a two
night minimum is required.
Call 432-426-3411 or email:
nhobrien@yahoo.com
McIvor Ranch -
McIvor Ranch - Also known
as the U up U down, is a working cattle ranch. The ranch has
remained in the family for over 125 years. Grams Ranch House
is a great place to stay here in the Davis Mountains. It is
a neat house with a lot of charm. It has a wonderful view of
the McDonald Observatory from the front porch and a majestic
view of Blue Mountain off the back porch. The house has
three bedrooms with air conditioning in each room/two full
baths. It has a living and dining area with TV and
Cable/VCR/DVD. The house has a fully equipped kitchen
including a washer and dryer. There is lots of wildlife.
Birding, hiking, biking or just relaxing. $200 a night. We
would love for you to come join us here at the ranch for a
couple of nights or a while. Please contact us for more
information and available dates. Julie & Scott McIvor, 200
McIvor Ranch Road, Fort Davis, TX 79734 (432) 426-2277 -
e-mail:
info@mcivor-ranch.com
Mary Bones
Max Kandler
Morrison True Value
- 301 N. 5th, Alpine. Retail hardware, sporting
goods, house wares, gift ware and rental equipment. (432)
837-2061.
Mountain Trails
Lodge &
Outdoor Learning Center
is located on 10 scenic acres overlooking the town of Fort
Davis and Sleeping Lion Mountain . Comfortable cabins
feature two double beds, a kitchenette and a private sitting
porch. A hearty West Texas breakfast buffet in our dining
room is included in your room rate. Groups and families are
welcome. Call or visit our Web site for information about
our meeting facilities, group tours, guided nature hikes and
educational programs in West Texas and northern Mexico .
Call: 432.426.3481 or toll free: 800.403.3484; E-mail:
info@mountaintrailslodge.com ; Web:
www.mountaintrailslodge.com.
Murphy’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs
- 11am to 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Specializing in Pizza & Pasta dishes. Sub sandwiches and
variety salads are also available. Dine in or Take out. 107
Musquiz Dr. Fort Davis 432-426-2020
Museum of the Big Bend
-
For more than 70 years the
Museum of the Big Bend has been collecting and exhibiting
artifacts of the vast Big Bend region. Encompassing the
Davis Mountains and the borderlands of Mexico, the Big Bend
has been inhabited for over 11,000 years. The Museum of the
Big Bend's goal is to showcase this human history and
culture reflected through the contributions of the Native
Americans, the Spanish, the Mexicans and the Americans. The
Museum is located at the northeast corner of the Sul Ross
State University campus and can be reached from Entrance Two
on U.S. Highway 90 or Entrance Four from Harrison Street.
Once on campus, follow the small, brown signs. Admission is
free. Donations are always welcomed. Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday’s. The museum is handicap
accessible. Guided Tours are available by appointment. For
more information, call: 432.837.8143 or 432.837.8730.
The Nature Conservancy of Texas
-
About 10
miles north of the McDonald Observatory on Hwy 118 North
(Davis Mountains Preserve). A non-profit wildlife
conservation organization, using science-based research and
a non-confrontational approach to protect the unique
diversity of animals and plants native to our state. The
Madera Canyon Trail adjacent to the Lawrence E. Wood Picnic
Area is open from dawn to dusk year-round
(432) 426-2390,
Email:cpipes@tnc.org .
El
Oso Flojo Lodge
- This beautiful
lodge in located in the oasis of west texas, Balmorhea.
About 30 miles north of Fort Davis, Balmorhea is a
wonderful town especially known for its amazing state
park and spring fed swimming pools.
For reservations call (432) 375 0502.
Old Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast
- Front Street. 3 rooms in a historic building. Full
breakfast; pecan orchard; shaded deck; tobacco free; no
pets; $75-$115. (432)426-2050 or Fax (432)426-2509. e-mail:
schoolhousebnb@gmail.com
-
Hope's Ranch
- The hospitality the Kennedy's made a hallmark of the
Old Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast has been extended to
include this incredible 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath vacation
home. Situated on 40 acres on the eastern edge of Fort
Davis, Hope’s Ranch offers sweeping vistas of the Davis
Mountains, the village of Fort Davis, and the high
grasslands nearby. Phone: (432) 426-2050 Fax: (432)
426-2509 e-mail us:
schoolhousebnb@gmail.com
Old Texas
Inn- Rooms above
Fort Davis Drugstore in Downtown Fort Davis. 6 large
rooms sleep 1 - 5 people, each room has a distinctive
theme, private baths, flat screen TV
and free wi-fi
#1 The Texas Star - Queen and Twin
#2 The Rancher - Queen and Double
#3 Nana's Room - Queen and Twin
#4 The Buffalo Soldier - King and Double
#5 South of the Border - Two Queens
#6 The Apache - Double and Double/Twin bunk
Call 426-3118 or 426-3939 for reservations or visit our
online calendar:
Here
Overland Trail Campground & RV Park
- Good Sam, Woodall's, inspected RV park. RV's, tenting,
camping cabins (Small, inexpensive, rustic camping cabins,
Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave) Day, Week or Monthly
Rates. Airstreams for rent. Picnic Tables, BBQ, Camp
Kitchen, clean showers, restrooms, Laundromat. Pull through
sites, full hook ups. Free 42 channels Cable TV. RV storage.
Internet access. Walk to all Fort Davis, Pets welcome.
Rates: $16.00 full hookup for RV's reserved off web site.
Tent sites $7.50 Cabins $35-$75. Reservations Only:
1-888-478-5267 or for information (432) 426-2250
e-mail: otkamp@texascamping.com
Overland Trail Museum
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Fort St. and 3rd St., See
attractions page
for hours. Special group tours by appointment
call Pat Draheim (432) 426-3404. Provides historical
records, pictures and items of historical interest relating
to Jeff Davis County. The culture and physical history of
Fort Davis and the Big Bend area. Museum owned and operated
by The Fort Davis Historical Society.
Pace and Associates
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Mon-Fri 8-5 Certified Public Accountant-Accounting, Tax, Tax
Exempt entities, Estate Planning, Oil & Gas, Ranch & Farm,
IRS Representation. 103 State Street fort Davis Texas 79734
PH: 432-426-3324 Fax: 432-426-3328.
Web:
http://www.mrpacecpa.com/
Poco Mexico - Delicious
home made Mexican Food. Sunday through Friday 10am to 2pm
Hwy 17N.
Porters Thriftway-
Retail grocery - Fresh meat, fresh produce, gasoline,
everything big supermarkets have. Across from Old Fort Davis on Hwy 118.
(432)426-3812.
Prude Guest Ranch
- located 6
miles north on Hwy. 118 on the historic Prude Ranch. Motel
units and family rooms: $51-80; sixteen bunkhouses for group
use: $13/bunk. Indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, hiking
trails, Ropes Challenge Course and scheduled horseback rides
for guests and other visitors, upon reservation. Dining
room with buffet meal service. Conference facilities.
Children's Summer Camp. 800-458-6232 or (432) 426-3202 Fax:
(432) 426-3502. e-mail:
info@prude-ranch.com
Radio Stations KALP and KVLF
- P O Box 779, Alpine, Texas. FM Station KALP, 92.7 on your
dial, AM Station KVLF 1240 on your dial. (432) 837-2144.
Reata Restaurants - A
unique fine dining experience located in scenic Alpine,
Texas. The Cuisine, inspired by Cowboy Cooking, is a melding
of flavors: Southwestern, Creole, Southern & Traditional
Steak House. Our Alpine location has indoor and outdoor
dining to host your events or Reata will come cater for you.
Lunch 11:30 to 2pm 7 days a week. Dinner 5pm to 10pm Mon-Sat
203 N. 5th Street Alpine, Texas Tel: 432-837-9232
Web:
www.reata.net Email:
mikem@reata.net
Rebloom Designs
- Landscape design *Residential/Commercial *Site Analysis &
Low Maintenance Planning *Native and Appropriate Plants.
(432) 426-3236 Fax: (432) 426-2478.
e-mail
bethfr@sbcglobal.net
Rocking W
Ranch- Hunting: Mule
deer, whitetail deer, aoudad, javalina, mountain lion, other
predators. turkey, whitewing dove, mourning dove.
432-426-3027 903-860-3027
Roy Largent
Sierra la Rana, LTD
- 10-200 acre home sites, underground utilities, dark sky
friendly, horseback riding, hiking, birding, and mountain
bikes: the choice is yours!.
Hwy 118 Alpine, TX. Tel:
866-757-2382 Web:
http://www.sierralarana-dev.com/tour.php
Gil Bartee
giba@jmkint.com
Small Business Development Center ~ SBDC
A Partnership Program with the U.S. Small Business
Administration
P.O.
Box C-47 Alpine, Texas 79832 (432) 837-8696 (432)
837-8694
Business planning assistance for development, start-up,
marketing, financing, expansion and training. Contact
Loretta Garcia:
lgarcia@sulross.edu & Dennie Miller:
dmiller@sulross.edu
Silpada Designs - Representative Cyndee Barnes.
High quality sterling silver jewelry: sales & business
opportunities. Mon. through Fri 9-5
Call:432-426-3671. Email:
cyndeebarnes@yahoo.com
Sproul Ranch -
The Sproul Ranch, founded in 1886 by Robert Stuart Sproul,
has been in the family and a working cattle ranch for over
100 years. Located in the heart of the Davis Mountains, the
ranch offers a variety of activities, including lodging,
hunting, private ranch tours, horseback trips (Horseback
trips arranged through Lajitas Stables in Fort Davis
(432)426-9075) e-mail
info@rmsproulranch.com (432)426-3097
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La Cabaña Escondida (The Hidden Cabin)
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Hwy. 17 N. across
Limpia Creek. Wonderfully secluded log cabin, sleeps up
to four people. Kitchen, bath, living room with TV/VCR
(no cable). Awesome views from two porches. Wildlife,
hiking, quiet. No smoking. 2 Night minimum. Rates
start at $95 + tax. (432) 426-3097.
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Mary's Post Office
- On Davis Street just
North of the Courthouse. In 1908, James Edwards built
this one-room building for his wife the postmaster. It
now serves as a unique getaway for couples. It has a
Queen bed, clawfoot tub with a shower and more. We
require a two night minimum. Non-Smoking, No Pets $95
plus tax. Available April thru September.
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The Ranch House
- Built in the early 1900's by Robert Stuart Sproul, the
Ranch House served as the Sproul Ranch headquarters. The
ranch has been in the Sproul family and a working cattle
ranch for over 100 years. It has two bedrooms, one bath,
fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room, screened
in backporch. Awesome scenery, hiking, birding,
relaxing. Great view of Casket Mountain. Non-Smoking, No
pets. $125/night. (432)426-3097.
Stone Village Market A
whole foods store offering a variety of produce; fresh-baked
whole grain breads; specialty coffees; beer and wine. PO Box
1838, Fort Davis, TX 79734. Ph. (432) 426-2226.
Stone Village
Tourist Camp
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This 1935 "tourist
court" was completely remodeled in 2006. It has 14 rooms of which two
are suites, plus 7 "camp rooms" easily described as a step
above camping complete with two twin beds made with thick
comforters and full showers and bath facilities down the
porch from your room. All of the motel rooms have flat
screen TVs. The new heated pool was completed in the summer
of 2007 which is located off of a patio with a fire pit and
landscaped area for relaxation. Located in the middle of
Fort Davis. Rates start at $39 for the camp rooms and go to
$89 for the suites. We also have the following guest
cottages:
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Limpia Cottage
- On the edge of Sleeping Lion Mountain. Two bedrooms,
one bath, full kitchen. Quiet, great views. $110. Call
The Hotel Limpia for reservations.
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The
Mulhern House
- 1905 historic restored adobe home. Two suites, one
standard room, each with private baths. $79-$89. Call
The Hotel Limpia for reservations.
For Reservations call:
(432)
426-3941.
www.stonevillagetouristcamp.com.
Studio Five-O-One
– Spa
service, tanning, face and haircare, makeup and more. PO Box
222, 744 S. Front Street, Fort Davis, Texas. On the web at
www.studio501spa.com Email
jenweb08@yahoo.com or call 432-426-3938.
Texas Mountain Realty
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– Professional real estate
services for Fort Davis, Marfa, Marathon, Alpine and the
Davis Mountains. Mike Murphy Owner/Agent Tel: (432)
426-2026 Fax: (210) 247-6151. Web:
www.texasmountainrealty.com
E-mail:
mike@texasmountainrealty.com
The Big Bend Real Estate Guide
Complete real estate listings for Brewster, Jeff Davis and
Presidio counties. View the current issue with links to area
realtors at
www.bigbendrealestateguide.com.
Tel: 432.294.3691
The Nut Farm Dog Shop & Kennel
-
“Professional Dog Grooming and Boarding”
PO Box 142 / 43068B Hwy 17, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Tel: 432-249-0620
Toyahvale Desert
Oasis
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The Swimming and
Snorkeling Outfitter for San Solomon Springs. Open in
1989
the
Toyahvale Desert Oasis provides swimming supplies,
snorkeling gear rental and sales along with Unique Souvenirs
of Balmorhea State Park and San Solomon Springs. The
Toyahvale Desert Oasis is located next to the State Park in
Historic Toyahvale, Texas. Open March thru September daily
10 to 6. Open October thru February on Saturdays and
Sundays 10 to 6. Services are available weekdays during the
off season with advance notice. Call (432)-375-2572
Web:
www.toyahvale.com Email:
info@toyahvale.com
University of Texas at Austin-McDonald Observatory
Astronomical education,
research and public information. for fuller details see
Attractions
page.
United Methodist Church
- Pastor: Skip Hodges
E-mail
fdumc@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 432 426-3971
Sundays: Sunday school: 9:45AM, Morning Worship: 11:00AM
The Veranda Country Inn
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Court Avenue. Historic inn and guest house surrounded by
walled gardens and courtyards. Provides a restful getaway,
spacious rooms/suites, private baths, and generous
breakfasts, from $80 - $145, 1-888-383-2847 or (432)
426-2233. e-mail:
info@theveranda.com
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Veranda Country Inn Carriage House -
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enlargement)
Two bedrooms, large living room, one bath, full
kitchen, furnished with antiques, full breakfast . In
garden area behind the inn. From $120-$160.
1-888-383-2847. or (432) 426-2233 e-mail:
info@theveranda.com
Village Farms of Texas-
High quality greenhouse
grown tomatoes.
PO Box 1309 Fort Davis, TX 79734 432-426-2301 Retail
sales available on Mondays & Fridays 9-1pm 1 case minimum.
The Webster House -
301 Agave St. Built 1898.
Restored 2,000 sq. ft. adobe home. Three bedrooms, two full
baths. Laundry room. Big porch with rockers overlooks tree
shaded yard with gardens. Large living room. Fully
equipped kitchen. Cable TV./VCR. Phone. 800-752-4145 Fax
the same. e-mail:
info@wildflowercottages.net
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Wild Flower Cottage-
The Wildflower Cottage was built in 1917. It
is constructed of adobe built on site. Like homes of
time it has large rooms, with high ceilings and stucco
walls. Renovated in 2001, it was painted and furnished
with warm, calming colors and hand painted murals and
floors. Enjoy coffee in the handcrafted rockers or the
old church pew located on the front porch, as
spectacular sunrises appear before you. Then Stroll
along paths that wind their way through gardens of
perennials and native plants. At the end of the day
relax in one of two bath rooms. The master bath has an
enclosed washer/dryer, shower, pedestal sink and large
claw foot tub. Two bedrooms have queen pillow top beds,
the third has two twins. Amenities include a fully
equipped kitchen, TV with cable in the living room and
master bedroom and phone. Pets and children are welcome.
Family rates. Reservations: (800)752-4145. Interior
pictures at
www.wildflowercottages.net
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Hummingbird Cottage
- 301 Agave St. This cozy one bedroom bungalow is
nestled behind rose arbors and native trees yet within
walking distance of shopping and dining.
Phone/TV./Cable/VCR. Fully equipped kitchen. Sun porch
with rockers for morning coffee.
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Mrs. Mims House
- Mrs. Mims’ rose covered arbor leads to a courtyard
garden, with flower beds in blues, pinks and purples.
The garden is totally fenced, to provide a private space
for relaxing with your family, dog or in quiet solitude.
The Mims House has a fully equipped kitchen. The living
room has twin day beds and a rocker. Large queen bedroom
opens to a back porch with wicker furniture - perfect
for morning coffee. Central heat & air. Cable TV. Please call (800)752-4145 e-mail: info@wildflowercottages.net