Monthly Archives: August 2011

Big Bend Balloon Bash, Alpine Texas

Since 1987 Alpine, Texas In Brewster County has been hosting the Big Bend Balloon Bash. This year’s 14th annual Big Bend Balloon Bash will be held at the city owned Alpine-Casparis Airport just 2 miles northwest of downtown Alpine on … Continue reading

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Valentine Texas

60 miles due west of Alpine, Texas, on State Hwy 90, lies the small town of Valentine, Texas. The only incorporated municipality in Jeff Davis County, Valelntine, Texas, population 217, was possibly named by a Southern Pacific Railroad Construction Crew … Continue reading

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Rock Hunting at the Woodward Ranch, Alpine Texas

No plans yet for Labor Day Weekend? I have a family adventure for you here in the Lone Star State in Brewster County, Texas. Head south out of downtown Alpine, Texas on Hwy 118 for 16 miles. Watch for the … Continue reading

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Camping in Brady, Texas

The city of Brady, Texas offers camping in Richards Park, located west of Brady, Texas off of US Hwy 87, on a first come first served basis. Fourteen 50 amp full hook up RV sites are available at a cost … Continue reading

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Shopping in Brady Texas, Evridges Emporium

Self described as the most unique and exciting store in Texas, Evridges Emporium is in the small town of Brady, Texas. This large store covering a couple of city blocks will indeed surprise and delight the visitor to Brady, Texas. … Continue reading

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