One of Big Bend's best kept secrets lies only 17 miles west of the Motel. Big Bend Ranch State Park offers visitors an abundance of fantastic vistas and trails to enjoy.
UT Austin's McDonald Observatory is a picturesque 2 hour drive from the Motel, and offers Solar Viewings, Guided and Self-guided Tours, and the very popular Star Parties.
Home to more than half North America's Species of Birds, and one of the most Geologiclaly diverse Parks in the US, Big Bend National Park must be seen to be believed.
