A stretch of road that seemingly goes on forever, Ranch to Market Road 505 between Valentine and Fort Davis, is picture-perfect West Texas.
A stretch of road that seemingly goes on forever, Ranch to Market Road 505 between Valentine and Fort Davis, is picture-perfect West Texas.
Lisa Roe
This mural titled "Poco a Poquito" ("A Little to a Little Bit") is based on traditional Mexican calendars and was designed by artist Stylle Read and is in the town of Alpine.
This mural titled "Poco a Poquito" ("A Little to a Little Bit") is based on traditional Mexican calendars and was designed by artist Stylle Read and is in the town of Alpine.
Michael Howard/VisitAlpineTX
In the '80s, three Sul Ross State University students wanted to study in the fresh air, so they dragged a large, bulky desk up a hill behind the school, leaving a notebook inside.
In the '80s, three Sul Ross State University students wanted to study in the fresh air, so they dragged a large, bulky desk up a hill behind the school, leaving a notebook inside.
Brandon Hayse/VisitAlpinetx.com
This piece is by Donald Judd is called "100 untitled works in mill aluminum."
This piece is by Donald Judd is called "100 untitled works in mill aluminum."
Douglas Tuck/Chinati Foundation
"15 untitled works in concrete" is the name of this Donald Judd installation.
"15 untitled works in concrete" is the name of this Donald Judd installation.
Douglas Tuck/Chinati Foundation
Building 98 is home to murals illustrating southwestern culture and landscapes painted by German POWs during World War II.
Building 98 is home to murals illustrating southwestern culture and landscapes painted by German POWs during World War II.
Lisa Roe
Driving in West Texas can sometimes make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but when nowhere provides views like this, it'll feel like there's no where else you'd rather be.
Driving in West Texas can sometimes make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but when nowhere provides views like this, it'll feel like there's no where else you'd rather be.
Lisa Roe
Adventurous travelers can stay in vintage trailers, teepees or yurts — each of which is a part of El Cosmico in Marfa.<br />
Adventurous travelers can stay in vintage trailers, teepees or yurts — each of which is a part of El Cosmico in Marfa.
Nick Simonite/ El Cosmico
The short walk through this narrow slot canyon is a good break for kids.<br />
The short walk through this narrow slot canyon is a good break for kids.
Lisa Roe
The plant pictured is an ocotillo — indigenous to deserts in the Southwestern United States as well as northern Mexico.
The plant pictured is an ocotillo — indigenous to deserts in the Southwestern United States as well as northern Mexico.
Lisa Roe
View from "the porch," a favorite spot at Terlingua Trading Company to just hang out and enjoy the scenery.
View from "the porch," a favorite spot at Terlingua Trading Company to just hang out and enjoy the scenery.
Lisa Roe