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With over 100 luxurious rooms, pristineswimming pools, great restaurant, a cozybar, a luxury Spa, Equestrian Center and theBlack Jacks Crossing Golf Course, TheLajitas Golf Resort & Spa offers unparalleledcomfort in the heart of the Big Bend.

Pull in, Kick Back and Relax. With over101 RV sites, including 60 pull-throughsites, Lajitas Maverick Ranch features fullhookups, WiFi, luxurious bathrooms withprivate showers, and a pool. We also haveover 30 Tent sites at the Maverick RV Park.

From breathtaking trail rides, rough andtumble ATV adventures, and serene riverexpeditions, to the excitement of a WildWest shootout, the activity professionalsat Lajitas are ready to saddle you up for aday of adventure.

When you want to enjoy all that the Big Bend has to offer, you need to stay in the center of it all! Tucked awaybetween Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park lies the exquisite 24,000 acre Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa.

The Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa is the Perfect Place to enjoy the rugged majesty of this magnificent area.

Lajitas is in the middle of it all, just 15minutes from Terlingua and located in theBig Bend National and State Parks.GPS coordinates are:Longitude North 29 degrees 15.662,Latitude West 103 degrees 46.553 and theLajitas International Airport Identifier is89TE, for airport information please go towww.AirNav.com

HC 70, Box 400 | Lajitas, Texas 79852432-424-5000 | 1-877-LAJITASwww.lajitasgolfresort.com

Four villages are currently open withhome sites priced from $25,000 .

Call (432)934-1303Email: sales@lajitasgolfresort.com

Call 877.LAJITAS or visit www.lajitasgolfresort.com for reservations!

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The Big Bend & Texas Mountains Travel Guide is published by Marfa Publishing for the Big Bend & Texas Mountains Travel Association.

This travel guide is designed to promote tourism and travel in the Big Bend area. It is not intended for use in historical research. It is a free

publication distributed through area Airports, Chambers of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Visitor Centers, Texas Department of

Transportation Travel Information Centers and dozens of retail locations. For a full list of distribution points, visit www.BigBendTravelGuide.com

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COVER PHOTOThe View from Mount Livermore

The Davis MountainsBy Tanner Quigg

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INSIDEDark Skies of Big Bend

Ultimate Far West Texas Traveling with Kids:

Making your West Texas Adventure EducationalHistoric Forts

Trost & Trost Architecture 8 GUIDES/eight stories

Trails Past & Present

Big Bend National Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Texas State Parks

Because Getting There is Half the Fun El Paso

Midland Odessa

Alpine Balmorhea-Toyahvale

Fort DavisFort Stockton

Lajitas Marathon

Marfa Presidio

Terlingua-Study Butte Van Horn

Regional Map 2012 Media Kit

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Alpine is at the center of all things Big Bend.

From here, you can set off in every direction

to discover gorgeous vistas and interesting

attractions. Get ready for days brimming with

adventure as you take in unique shopping,

trips to the neighboring towns or a visit to the

majestic Big Bend National Park.

Of course, no day is complete without enjoying

a fine meal and taking a sip of the most

entertaining nightlife in the area. So, as the

sun sets down on the desert landscapes, make

Alpine your spot to soak in the cool, refreshing

desert evenings.

Drift away from big-city distractions, enjoy the

friendly atmosphere and settle in for the night.

A variety of hotels and guest houses offer all

the comfort and conveniences of home to

help you get rested, refreshed and ready for

another perfect day out in Far West Texas.

A PERFECT DESERT DAY.

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The Historic Fort Stockton Driving Tour is designed to allow visitors to get a glimpse of Fort Stocktons proud past. The tour begins at the Historic Depot and Visitor Center and continues through the entire historic district. Each site is identified with signage including historic photos and descriptions of the Historic Site. We urge all of our visitors to take advantage of this opportunity to visit our Historic Treasures.

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Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa Property Map1. Agave Spa

2. Amphitheater

3. Bakery

4. Black Jacks Crossing

Golf Course (Opens 7/10)

5. Boardwalk Shops/Art Studio/

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6. Boardwalk Suites

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15. Guest Parking (5)

16. Lajitas Chapel

17. Longhorn Museum

18. Maverick Ranch

Meeting Room

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20. Ocotillo Restaurant

21. Par 3 Executive Golf Course

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22. Pavilion Ballroom

23. Pro Shop

24. Property & Membership Center

25. Putting Green (Opens 7/10)

26. Quiet Canyon Zipline (Opens 7/10)

27. Rio Grande Walking Trail (in progress)

A. Cavalry Post Rooms 101 - 110

B. Cavalry Post Rooms 111 - 116

C. Cavalry Post Rooms 117 - 128

D. Cavalry Post Cottages - 127-128

E. La Cuesta Suites 439-442

F. La Cuesta Rooms - 435-438

G. La Cuesta Rooms 431-434

H. Boardwalk Suites Rooms 501 - 510

I. Officers Quarters Rooms 305 - 312

J. Officers Quarters Rooms 313 - 320

28. Resort Pools (2)

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30. Trail Head Mesa de Anguila

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First Aid Station

Resort Registration

7. Candelilla Caf

8. Cemetery

9. Equestrian Center

10. Executive Board Room

11. Flat Rock Theater

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Courtesy City of Marfa Tourismlocated in the USO Building

302 S. Highland Avenue/Hwy 67www.VisitMarfa.com

(432) 729-4772

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Burt Compton is your guide to the skies at Marfa Gliders Soaring Center. He is a Master Flight Instructor and FAA Commercial Pilot, offering glider rides and flight lessons year-round. After exploring west Texas for the ideal location to soar high above the Big Bend region, Burt chose Marfa Airport for the excellent weather, thermal updrafts and the crystal clear skies that allow wonderful views of the nearby mountains from the two seat glider. Visit www.flygliders.com for more information.

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Our COMMUNITIESPresidio City Hall:HVW25HLOO\6WUHHWwww.cityofpresidio.com(432) 229-3517

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CHISOS MOUNTAIN LODGEwww.chisosmountainlodge.com

Rancho CASI del los Chisos is located 11 miles west of Study Butte - on the north

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