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Learn More about Davis Mountain State Park

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Beautifully tacked in the foothills of the Davis Mountains, is the Davis Mountain State Park, one of the earliest projects undertaken by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Texas. The park, whose conception was back in 1933, occupies 1096 ha of land and it is located in Jeff Davis County, Texas. The Texas legislature back in 1923 asked the State Park Board to identify a primary destination that will draw in both train travelers and overland motorists from the neighboring Alpine and Marfa. The board's effort hit a dead end after failing to obtain land appropriations or donations. The legislature intervened in 1927 by ordering the State Highway Department to construct what is today's State Highways 166 and 118 (Davis Mountains Scenic Loop). It wasn't long before the locals decided to chip in by donating parcels of land and thus Davis Mountain State Park was born.  You can click this link treksw.com for more info. 

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Nature of the Park

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The park's average altitude of one mile has both plains oak-juniper woodlands and grasslands. Montezuma quails are what you are likely to find farther west. The higher elevations boast of scattered stands of pinyon pine, and ponderosa mixed with juniper and oak. The park is awash with wildflowers during the wet years. The most common trees you will come across in the park are gray oak, Emory and one seed juniper. The Keesey creek is filled with Emory oaks and the park is generally filled with shrubs such as Apache plum, evergreen sumac, little walnut, acacia, and little leaf lead tree, some of which flower from time to time. You are likely to come across curve billed thrashers, scrub jays, and rock squirrels at the interpretive center near the wildlife watering station.   Read more great facts about state park, click here. 

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Things to Do

Davis Mountains State Park always has recreational activities to offer. You have all the freedom to try out hiking, as well as camping. Listen to the sweet melodies as the birds chirp or give mountain biking a shot to appreciate the thrilling environment the park offers its guests. Thanks to the diverse habitat, the park is home to a wide variety of animals that are amazing to look at. With so much to choose from, you are assured that you will not miss an activity that is worthwhile. 

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The Indian Lodge

Davis Mountains State Park is home to the remarkable Indian Lodge, a magnificent building constructed in pueblo style by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The lodge comes with 39 remodeled rooms and it additionally hosts the Black Bear restaurant. Coupling all these together means the time you spend here will be nothing short of memorable. Please view this site http://www.ehow.com/list_6039468_rated-virginia-state-parks.html for further details. 

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