Just a few miles northwest of Fort Davis on Hwy 118, set amid the most extensive mountain range in Texas, is Davis Mountains State Park. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding (BYO horse) and stargazing are all big attractions here, as is bird-watching. Pick up a bird checklist from park headquarters so you know what you're looking at, or, if you already know what you're looking at, use it to impress your bird-watching friends.
With mountains come views, and there's no better place to enjoy your position than at an overlook at the top of Skyline Dr. In daylight, you can check out the surrounding area and neighboring mountain ranges. Dusk brings majestic sunsets, and after dark – and boy does it get dark – you can test your knowledge of the constellations.
Overnighters can camp within the park or bunk down at Indian Lodge .
