January 2025

Stoke the Flame

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It’s camping season! In the fall and winter, locals and visitors alike turn to magical West Texas, home to vast desert land, rich riparian areas, and mountainous “sky islands” that erupt out of nowhere. Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains area, both popular camping destinations, are biodiversity hotspots boasting thousands of plant, animal, and bird species.
Flammulated owl in the Davis Mountains. Photo courtesy of Romey Swanson