Day Trip to the Davis Mountains ⛰ (FULL EPISODE) S11 E2

If you think Texas is flat, then you've definitely never been to this part of Texas. Out here in the West, mountains tower over the land like giants. For those up to the challenge, Old Baldy (one of the tallest peaks in Texas) beckons with a view like no other.
The tallest peak in the Davis Mountains is Mount Livermore, or “Old Baldy.” Sitting over 8,000 ft. up in the clouds, it’s Texas’s 5th highest peak. It sits on land owned by The Nature Conservancy, but is open numerous days and weekends a year for hikers. The 5-mile hike up to the top is filled with all sorts of wildlife and the view at the top is breathtaking!
Indian Lodge, including the Black Bear Restaurant, is closed for renovations through January 2024.
Tucked in the back of Davis Mountains State Park is one of Texas’s most distinct hotels. The Indian Lodge was built into the side of the mountains by the CCC in the 1930s, and its adobe-style architecture surrounded by the natural beauty of Fort Davis is a marvel.
Show a little love to Valentine, TX (yep, it’s a real town in Texas…) Each year on February 14, the town hosts a big Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14.
If multi-hour hikes aren’t your thing, you can still get your fill of beautiful desert views from the air-conditioned convenience of your car. The hour-and-a-half drive on Texas 166 will take you through the Davis Mountains, and is full of exotic wildlife, like javelinas and aoudad. It’s no wonder this is considered the #1 drive in Texas.
Reward yourself after a long hike (or scenic drive) at the Blue Mountain Bistro, which sits out back of the historic 1912 Hotel Limpia. With gourmet dishes like pulled pork tacos and seared trout - this is frontier eating at it’s finest. Seriously - they serve up a mean chicken-fried tenderloin smothered in a pecan glaze.
Indian Lodge, including the Black Bear Restaurant, is closed for renovations through January 2024.
Start out the day with a historic meal at this restaurant in the Indian Lodge named after the CCC’s baby black bear. It’s camp inspired food, and the breakfast platters are hearty enough to fuel even the most rugged of adventures.
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[@captain54526]

When there, the cameras cannot duplicate the awe and scenery that abounds around you, no wonder it is such a mystic place !

[@stackitlikeabeast3294]

Love it out there.

[@cameraman655]

Love the Indian Lodge, stayed there some 4 times, reserve way ahead, as it books up quickly.

[@morgatron34]

One day, I'll do this climb. I'm determined to see that view with my own eyes.

[@Dibbin]

I can feel the Davis mountains calling

[@camf8372]

Heading out to the Davis Mountains and Big Bend this weekend!!! Super stoked

[@davidhoffmann6771]

Chet you’re the best travel guide ever!! I love your show!! Sure like to travel in Texas someday… meanwhile there’s..you😊!!

[@beaubows239]

ahh man Chet you are so funny. love yall's content 🤠

[@TheDaytripper]

Thank you! We get a little corny, but we love it.

[@morgatron34]

I'm back in Big Bend for the first time since I was 8 (I'm 46 now) and it's been amazing. The Indian Lodge is currently closed for renovation but we did skyline dr and I practically cried at the beauty I saw at the overlook. The scenic loop is also great. It's mind blowing that Sawtooth mountain is in Texas.

[@tedterlaga9852]

Thumbs up 👍

[@TheDaytripper]

🤠

[@Dogsrule777]

We’re picking our kid at Prude Ranch camp in Fort Davis (here now:) and we drove from the west coast… This place is stunningly beautiful. Can’t wait to check this vid!

[@kennethblackman3234]

My grandad worked in the ccc camps . building trail stocking lakes for a few dollars a day.

[@deeprollingriver52]

Big Bend National Park has the most stunning scenic drive ever.

[@kylemartin2594]

Lotta new vids..we really enjoy em. 😊

[@Dibbin]

Sup Dude This is definitely on my radar. Thanks for the video and knowledge. Great channel

[@michaelmckelvy9165]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@keeandchee]

Cool place.

[@Ye7l]

Thats crazy, you are on the res that my grandpa has property on. Love it there

[@connorl7679]

Just found your channel! These are so great!

[@WAH420]

Not Lady Bugs, but the Asian Beatle? Cheers from Hudson Bend, Texas

[@WaynJul]

I love visiting there. Have you been to the Permian Period reef? I hope you see a porcupine.

[@skybruce1391]

I was in ft Davis last week but we didn’t know they have hotel in the back of ft Davis mountain 🏔️

[@randysiler7458]

👍👍

[@anthonyreinberg8658]

Grew up there and climbed Livermore at least four times before the Conservatory took over and made it more difficult to access it.

[@colinholm1679]

Did you see any rattle snakes?

[@TexasTimelapse]

I've spent lots time out there. I've seen my fair share of Banded Rock Rattlesnakes just south of the McDonald observatory.

[@PTXROB88]

You ever been to Pecos Texas

[@chrisreeves8037]

Valentine TX, I read the Eagles Rock Group founder Don Henley contracted with an artist from the small village to paint the "skulls" found on the cover of their albums and "merch." Is it true, or just a good story?

[@sjdavis0708]

What time of the year did you go?

[@TheDaytripper]

This was late Spring.

[@markfletcher8084]

One of your best episodes, but what do you expect from God’s Country.