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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
October 1, 2020
marathon, tx

micaela and chandler

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Things To Do

If you're ever out in West Texas, here are some great activities to check out. We hope you can enjoy it out there as much as we do. Hours vary, so please check hours before heading to any of these. Parks are generally open sun-up to sun-down. Have fun, be smart, and stay safe!
Prada

Prada

14880 U.S. 90, Valentine, TX 79854
, (432) 729-3600

This is where we got engaged!

Marfa Lights Viewing Area

Marfa Lights Viewing Area

U.S. 90, Marfa, TX 79843
, (432) 729-4772

alien hotspot?

Ice Plant Museum

Ice Plant Museum

100 North Nevill Street, Marfa, TX 79843

Still standing, old ice making factory turned museum.

Ayn Foundation Marfa

Ayn Foundation Marfa

107 - 109 Highland Street, Marfa, TX 79843
, (432) 729-3315

Famous museum in Marfa.

The Chinati Foundation

The Chinati Foundation

1 Cavalry Row, Marfa, TX 79843
, (432) 729-4362

Thank you, Donald Judd.

Fort Peña Colorado Park

Fort Peña Colorado Park

801 Northeast 1st Street, Marathon, TX 79842

Hiking and scenery!

Gage Gardens

Gage Gardens

106 1st Street, Marathon, TX 79842
, (432) 386-4205

Native plants, but landscaped for acres with lots to do like a putting green, a walking trail with birds and butterflies, and more.

The Chicken House

The Chicken House

Ave. D, Marathon, TX 79842

The Chicken House is a small addition to a business that has statues of chickens and a woman chasing them on its flat roof. It is outside and you cannot enter it, but you can clearly see it from the road. You can also travel the entire town (it's a small town) and find really unusual homes throughout the area. Directions: From US Hwy 90 in Marathon turn south onto Ave. D (It's the biggest intersection in downtown). Drive south and cross the train tracks. You'll see the Chicken House ahead on the left.

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center

Main Park Road, Alpine, TX 79830
, 1-800-592-4781

Big Bend North Entrance w/ Scenic Byway.

Apline Murals

Apline Murals

44 notorious Alpine, TX murals. Downloadable map of where to start a walking or driving tour on website.

Museum of the Big Bend

Museum of the Big Bend

400 North Harrison Street, Alpine, TX 79832
, (432) 837-8730

"The Museum of the Big Bend is located on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine, Texas. Call 432.837.8143 for more info. Free admission." Hancock Hill trailhead entrance in Sul Ross Uni. Parking Lot nearby!

Hancock Hill

Hancock Hill

Alpine, TX 79830

Google maps is incorrect. Sul Ross students hiked to install a desk on the top of the small mountain. Park in the Sul Ross parking lot to access trailhead. Museum of The Big Bend is very close to that parking lot! "Hikers are also encouraged to observe property boundaries separating SRSU from private property. Please reference map links at the top of this page."

Davis Mountains State Park Headquarters

Davis Mountains State Park Headquarters

Texas 118, Fort Davis, TX 79734
, (432) 426-3337

Where we almost got engaged unplanned the night before we *did* get engaged. hiking trail: *Headquarters Trail* is a 0.9 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Fort Davis, Texas that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/headquarters-trail

Chihuahuan Dessert Nature Hike

Chihuahuan Dessert Nature Hike

Chihuahuan Dessert Nature Hike, Fort Davis, TX

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Garden is a 1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Fort Davis, Texas that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from September until May. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Skyline Drive Trail

Skyline Drive Trail

Skyline Drive Trail, Fort Davis, TX 79734

Also has hiking trail: Skyline Drive Auto Trail Drive is a 4.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fort Davis, Texas that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for scenic driving and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/skyline-drive-auto-trail-drive

Stargazing @ Wherever you go

Stargazing @ Wherever you go

West Texas is known for it's lack of light pollution. It's rare, so go check out how it could be at night.

For all the days along the way
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