Enlightened Getaways

12/20/2025

11/04/2025

08/31/2025

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Terlingua Ranch Lodge 🎉
- Officially recognized as a Night Sky Friendly location!!

"The dark skies over Terlingua Ranch Lodge are one of our defining features, offering visitors a breathtaking experience while preserving the quiet beauty and sense of wonder that property owners and residents cherish.

Protecting our night skies means protecting the character and future of Terlingua Ranch itself, and this recognition marks an important step in that commitment.
We hope to lead by example, showing how communities can safeguard these star-filled skies for generations to come."
- Hayley DeArman, P.O.A.T.R.I.

✨ We're grateful for all your efforts in keeping the beautiful night sky dark for all to enjoy. ✨

Do you know or represent a business, organization, or residence that is night-sky friendly?
📣 Nominate them!

Nominations will be considered within Jeff Davis, Brewster, Presidio, Culberson, Pecos, Reeves, and Hudspeth counties

Nominees do NOT need to conform perfectly to the recommended lighting guidelines - McDonald Observatory is happy to assist and offer guidance on lighting practices to anyone interested, regardless of location! 💡

You can find more Night Sky Friendly locations, and learn about our Lighting Recognition Program, here:
https://ow.ly/25nF50WIpOR

08/28/2025

Such beauty to see everywhere you look. Visit the Big Bend, TX area and discover the Terlingua Ghost Town. This was taken from the Longhorn Ranch RV Park, Motel and Restaurant.

08/13/2025

We are coming up on our one year anniversary of exploring this wonderful and beautiful western US! There is no way to describe the awe we have experienced, and now every day of our lives. We've decided to stay in Terlingua, Texas to plant ourselves for awhile. I just wanted to give yall a glimpse of us and a few of the places we have been.

08/11/2025

Beautiful moonrise in Terlingua, Texas!