Welcome All Visitors!
Here's the place to learn all about vacationing in Far West Texas.
Hiking Information
State Parks, El Paso Mission Trail, Girlfriend Getaway in Big Bend National Park and other suggested itineraries
Check out our itineraries and attractions menus!     We hope you'll have a wonderful time on your vacation in the beautiful Texas Mountain Trail Region!

Take the time to see the clear night sky, the wildlife, and the high mountain desert terrain.  See the sights of the Big Bend National Park, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the city of El Paso, and the charming mountain communities in the region.  Visit forts, historic sites, and state parks. 

Please let us know how we can assist you in planning your trip.  Feel free to contact us at anytime, at info@texasmountaintrail.org  or 432-284-0002.
 
Our new 24 page travel guide is now available, call 866/276-6219 or click here to get your own copy!

What's NEW?

Check out the newly redesigned Regional Coordinator's blog--Texas Mountain Trail Daily Photo!

Congratulations
-Fort Davis named a 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Read more.
-Larry Francell, Museum of the Big Bend honored by the THC with the John L. Nau, III Award of Excellence in Museums
-El Paso County Historical Commission recognized by the THC!

What's NEW?

Our art and history profiled in Texas Bound (check out pages 19-21!) sent to subscribers of Texas Monthly and Women's Day Magazine. Thanks to Texas Monthly and Traveltex.com!

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BOOKCROSSING BEGINS!
BookCrossing has come to the Texas Mountain Trail Region!  We are currently accepting donation of books with some connection to the sights and history of Far West Texas!  Read more here!

New Hiking Trail opens near Fort Davis!
Visit our hiking page for more information on the Madera Canyon Trail of the Davis Mountains Preserve, read more here!

Shorpy.com, a historical photograph blog is working with the Texas Mountain Trail to show photographs of Far West Texas online, with the cooperation of the Clark Hotel Museum of Van Horn, and the University of North Texas Libraries' Portal to Texas History, and with original assistance through the Summerlee Foundation. Read more about this partnership, here!  See the Texas Mountain Trail page of photographs on the Shorpy.com site here!

Get recommendations on our blogs!
  
Get the inside scoop at the "My Favorite Place" blog!  Written by frequent visitors and residents of the Texas Mountain Trail region!
(updated April 19)
Take a look at the Regional Coordinator's blog--Texas Mountain Trail Daily Photo 
(updated daily!)