Their canyon trail is wonderful! One of the best hikes in the area. The gardens are also very lovely.
Make sure you hike the trail even though it seems expensive (fee pays for maintenance of the grounds and ongoing projects). Explore interesting terrain, great views and reasonable difficulty trails. Small gift shop is well stocked and desk person is happy to answer questions.
Fantastic place to learn about native flora and local geology (has one of the best interpretive geological displays I've seen). Trails have great scenery. Gardens are well tended and lovely to walk around. Staff has been hit or miss: some very friendly and helpful, some quite rude. A must-see, regardless, if you're in the area.
This place can be a short, educational trip or a long one depending on how much you feel like hiking. I highly recommend doing the hike to the Overlook!! 360 views!
A great way to explore a little piece of the Chihuahuan desert is to walk one of the trails that's prepared for you. The longest one took me about two hours, in a slow pace. Bring water and keep feet and hands out of cactuses and mind your step. Great views, butterflies, birds, in the middle of nature. A bonus is that you support the research centre and the environmental work they wish to accomplish. Admission 7$.
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is a US Park based in Fort Davis, Texas. Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is located at 43869 Texas 118, Fort Davis, TX 79734, USA.
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