Big Bend Bash, March 15-18, 2012 Thursday-Sunday
Picture courtesy Steve/Sue Krazer, March 2010 Big Bend Bash
Information and agenda:
Last updated: Feb 2, 2012 (preliminary agenda)
Daylight Savings Time goes into effect on March 11, 2012 (sunrise 8:03am/sunset 7:54pm)
Countdown:
Checklist for items to bring:
Walkie-Talkies
Folding Chairs
Binoculars
Camera
GPS
Hot/Cold weather clothing...dress in layers
Since this area is desolate and we will be driving 1200 miles, check your car over thoroughly !!
Wildlife is everywhere....drive carefully....especially at night !!!
Attendee List so far for 2012:
Approx 26 members and 18 cars
Dale, Dudley, Kelly & friend, Lyn, Randy & Teri, Fred & Arlene, Ralph & Cindy, Jeff & Shari, Steve & Sue, Gary & Kay Rita, Roland & Pam, Dave & Brenda, Tom & Judy, Barry, Dave & Liz
Preliminary Agenda
Thursday March 15
Total miles to be driven today: 365 Miles I-20 Mile Marker
Make sure you fill up before we leave !!! Prices go up as you go West.
7:30 – Breakfast @ Flying J 277
8:30 – Leave
10:00 – Break @ Big Spring @ TCA 100 Miles 177
11:00 - Speed Limit goes to 80 at mile marker -> 89
- Take Hwy 18 exit to Ft. Stockton 97 Miles 80
- Continue on to Ft. Stockton 50 Miles
12:15 - Lunch in Ft. Stockton
How about a practice run (Big Bend Open Road Race) to Sanderson ?
We would have navigator printouts for timing at 75mph. (speed limit)
Bring a stop watch or use your iPhone
1:15 - Leave for Sanderson 59 Miles / Hwy 285
2:15 - Leave for Marathon 60 Miles / Hwy 90
3:15 - Arrive Marathon
3:45 - Continue on to Alpine 30 Miles / Hwy 90
4:15 - Arrive Alpine and check-in at the Maverick Inn
7:00 - Dinner: Bread and Breakfast Bakery Cafe, Alpine
Friday March 16
8:00am - Breakfast @ Magoo's
7:00pm - Dinner at Cochineal in Marfa www.cochinealmarfa.com
9:00pm - Marfa Lights !!!!
Day to do what you please !!! Suggestions:
Big Bend Park via Marathon 100 Miles Hwy 90/385
(Entry to the Park is $20 per vehicle. Those over 62 can get a pass for $10.)
(Park speed limit 40mph) 200 Miles
Big Bend National Park Map
Chisos Mountain Lodge
Terlinqua/Lajitas from Alpine 95 Miles Hwy 118
Lajitas Resort (Spa, Golf, Trap) FM 170
Ft. Davis
Observatory, Fort Davis, Dude Ranch
Marfa
Hotel Paisano, Chinati Art Foundation, Court House,
Marathon
Gage Hotel
Saturday March 17
8:00 - Breakfast at THE HOLLAND HOTEL (included with our room stay at the Maverick)
9:00 - Head to Lajitas Resort 95 Miles Hwy 118
12:00 - Lunch at Resort or Starlight Theatre
- Tour the area
- Rental of motorcycles, horses and donkeys available
7:00 - Dinner: Saddle Club, Alpine
Marfa
GIANT was filmed in Marfa in 1956
Chinati Art Foundation
Marfa - breakfast - Mando's
Hotel Paisano
David Kimble's theater
Presidio (oldest town in US)
Lajitas
Lajitas Resort
Starlight Theatre in Terlinqua
La Kiva Cave Restaurant/Bar in Terlinqua
Alpine
Maverick Inn
Dinner choices:
Gage Hotel in Marathon $$$
Famous Burro in Marathon $$
Hotel Paisano in Marfa $$$
Alpine City Limits $$ (now Fusion)
Reata Restaurants in Alpine $$$ 20% discount per Maverick
Optional:
McDonald Observatory Star Viewing 40 Miles from Alpine (Ft Davis, Northwest of Alpine)
Gage Hotel 23 Miles (Marathon, East of Alpine)
Eat and tour this upscale hotel
Reservations required a day in advance
Sunday March 18
Total miles to be driven today: 334 Miles
8:00 - Breakfast at THE HOLLAND HOTEL (included with our room stay at the Maverick)
9:00 - Depart Alpine for Ft. Stockton, Big Lake, Hwy 67
Barnhart, Sterling City, Robert Lee. 264 Miles Hwy 163
1:00 - Lunch @ Twisters in Robert Lee
2:00 - Leave for Bronte, Hwy 158
Abilene 70 Miles Hwy 277
Additional Info:
Things to do in Fort Davis
Clean Cars, Swim, Walking Tour, Shop
Visit Fort, Chocolate Store
Scenic Loop map (71 miles) Hwys 118 and 166
McDonald Observatory (15 miles) Hwy 118
Visitors Center Open from 10:00am to 5:30pm (additional hours on Star Party nights)
Guided Tours (Day Pass): 10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45, 4:30 ($8)
Self-guided Tours of Hobby-Eberly telescope: 10:00 - 5:00 (free)
Plan your visit
Viewing schedule
Public Programs
Limpia Hotel the menu is available online.
Contacts:
432-837-0628
432-426-3241
432-386-4205
Accomodations: