(See West Texas Map below) It's a magical land... full of mystery and myth, a lonely stretch of nowhere that is both majestic and inspiring. Far West Texas offers an escape from the modern world - a place to roam endlessly with your thoughts and the wide open spaces; an area rich in history both modern and ancient; the last real frontier in the Lone Star State, and perfect for those wanting to get away from it all. The Great Big Bend region and Big Bend National Park have been described as one of the most remote spots remaining in North America, and a place where you can stretch more than just your legs if you want to find an area that allows for plenty of room and very little competition for the best nesting spot for your RV or tent. [Pictured at Left: McDonald Observatory, operated by the University of Texas, is located high in the Davis Mountains near Fort Davis.] With an arid climate and mild winters, the high, dry country is ideal for those whose health concerns and provides a great deal of landscape and environment diversity. The Davis Mountains, and the historic community of Fort Davis - home of the McDonald Observatory - are rugged examples of a Texas out of the past. Most of the men in the community still wear boots and tip their hats at the ladies. El Paso, the farthest point West in Texas, sits on the banks of the Rio Grande Valley just before it makes its plunge into the Big Bend region. The sprawling community is built across river valley and the slopes of the rugged Franklin Mountains. Culture abounds in this once famous Western city. Juarez, Mexico, across the international bridge, sports a population of well over a million, and border excursions are entertaining and educational. Palo Duro Canyon, just south of Amarillo, offers another rugged backcountry experience in the wild West Texas llandscape, and many choose the park surrounding the natural monument as a place to spend their vacations long and short.  Other prominent communities in West Texas include Odessa-Midland, San Angelo, Sanderson, Alpine, Marfa, Abilene, Pecos, and Lubbock. While agriculture leads the way to the regional economy, the area has quickly been growing in popularity as a travel and wintering destination. Whether you're traveling the remote and mystical Big Bend region or plan on staying in El Paso with its easy access to Mexico, West Texas offers many ideal attractions suited to visitors and winter residents. Explore West Texas and the great Big Bend region using the resources below, and get in touch with great destinations and a truly magnificent region of the state. FEATURED RV PARKS