Sunday, February 11, 2007
Get ready for wildflowers on the Texas Mountain Trail!
Rainy winters can be rare in the Texas Mountain Trail region, but when they come nature rejoices by splashing the mountains and canyons with brilliant color. Abundant moisture in late 2006 and early 2007 almost certainly assures an excellent – and possibly spectactular – wildflower display beginning in late February or early March, depending on the weather. Dozens of wildflower species bloom in wet years, with the giant Big Bend bluebonnets among the most photographed. They proliferate along desert roadways, as do the bright desert marigolds, prairie verbena and Indian paintbrush, among others. Cactus, ocotillo and yuccas bloom from early spring into the summer.
--Pete Szilagyi, Fort Davis
Photos: ocotillo in full bloom in Terlingua Ghosttown, bluebonnets in Presido, yucca abloom southwest of Marfa.
New Travel Guide for You!
The Texas Mountain Trail regional travel guide, produced by the Texas Historical Commission will be launched at three public events, and you are invited!
- Thursday, February 22nd, 11 am - 1 pm (Mountain Time), Magoffin Home State Historic Site, El Paso
- Thursday, February 22nd, 5 -7 pm (Central Time), Blue Quail Coffee Shop, Van Horn
- Friday, February 23rd, 11 am (Central Time), Museum of the Big Bend, next to the student center on the campus of Sul Ross State University, Alpine
You can also request a brochure by calling 866/276-6219!
