Spring break 2016

Spring Break 2016

By cwjanak
  • Caverns of Sonora

    Caverns of Sonora

    These caverns go down 156 feet below the surface. The formations are made from calcite crystals.
  • Davis Mountain State Park

    Davis Mountain State Park

    We drove the Scenic Loop to the top of the Davis Moutains. The 360 degree views were breathtaking!
  • Morning Hike at Chihuahuan Nature Center

    Morning Hike at Chihuahuan Nature Center

    We saw lots of beautiful cacti and desert plants while wandering the trails. We even saw some snake tracks!
  • seeing Marfa lights

    seeing Marfa lights

    The Marfa lights were discovered in 1883 by cowboys overnight on a trail ride. They are lights that blink on and off on the horizon.
  • toured McDonald Observatory

    toured McDonald Observatory

    The telescopes are located on two different mountains. The drive to each one was up steep, winding roads.
  • Museum of the Big Bend

    Museum of the Big Bend

    Great exhibits of the history of West Texas.