Saturday, April 23, 2022

El Cosmico–Marfa, TX

Campsite at El Cosmico-1
Campsite at El Cosmico

Entrance SignDay 9:  I got cleaned up after four days of primitive camping and jumped on my bike to tour the area.  I wanted to stop by the Chinati Foundation before they closed today.  The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum based on the ideas of its founder, artist Donald Judd.

Andy in Marfa TXAfter visiting the Chinati Foundation, I road my bike into town to have a look around.  It was pretty late in the day, and there wasn’t much to see but it did feel good to spend an little while pushing my cycling muscles.

Entrance SignDay 10:  The plan for today was to spend the morning at Fort Davis National Historic Site, which is about 20 miles or so north of Marfa.  Fort Davis is a partially restored military post that protected emigrants, freighters, mail coaches and travelers on the San Antonio-El Paso Road.

After Fort Davis, I had to get some photos of this campground and some other local sites.  This is one of the most unique camping areas that I think I’ve ever seen.

 

Around Marfa Texas

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Ride Into Marfa
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Marfa Lights Viewing Site
Marfa Lights Viewing Area
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Around El Cosmico Campground

Campground MapCampground Map Tent Camping
Tent Camping
Bushtecs
Bushtecs
Shared Cooking Area
Shared Cooking Area
Hammocks
Hammocks
Bathhouse
Bathhouse
Shower
Shower
Jupe and Cosmic Kasita
Jupe (right) & El Cosmico
49 Mansion
‘49 Mansion
Teepees
Teepees
Yurts
Yurts
Safari Tents
Safari Tents

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