Enchanted Rock is a dome of pink granite that rises about 385 feet above the bed of Sandy Creek. Its name comes from folklore; Indians credited the dome with magical powers.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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Travel back in time on America’s historic western trails and discover where history happened during the building of a nation.
Western Roundup November 2020
Western events for November 2020
Peak to Peak
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Austin, Nevada
The Old West is alive in the friendliest town on the loneliest highway.
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Plan now to discover the heart and heritage of the Old West on four road trips to take when the travel restrictions are lifted.
Eat! Drink! Sleep!
Western historic hotels and saloons offer guests a chance to experience the Old West with all the conveniences of the modern day.
Alpine, Texas
Texas’s Big Bend town is a rich crossroads of Western heritage.