parks and one in Scotland share the gold tier level. which means the area skies are free from all but minimal light pollution, with.

Big Bend National Park is about 245 miles away. Where to stay Lajitas Golf and Spa Resort 877-LAJITAS (5254-827) www.lajitasgolfresort.com Rustic-elegant resort with restaurant, bar, movie house, shops and more. Near park entrance.

Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is visited by more than 300000 hikers, birdwatchers and tourists annually, but the park's beautiful views are.

Rivers Hobbs, 6, of Leander, was recovering Tuesday from a mountain lion attack Sunday at Big Bend National Park. His dad, Jason Hobbs, fought off the cat with a pocket knife, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Rangers were told the animal was

Other entities hosting the event include Lajitas Golf Resort, Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend Trails Alliance. "Really what the whole Desert Dirt Fest is, is three days of fun in the sun in the desert," said Barrett Durst, superintendent of Big