Things To Do in Fort Davis

One of the best remaining examples of a frontier military post, Fort Davis was established in 1854, named after then-secretary of war Jefferson Davis. Surrounded by geological formations that offered natural defense as well as beauty, the fort was first occupied by six companies of…

Operated by the University of Texas and free from urban light pollution, McDonald Observatory is one of the word's leading astronomical research facilities. Start at the visitor center and take in the 12-minute orientation video: It will provide you with perspective both historical…