Texas Pecos Trails
We hope that you enjoy this Guide and
you will take some time to visit some or
all of the sights along the Texas Pecos Trail.
Safe Travels and we hope to see you along
the trail.
Melissa
Melissa Hagins
Executive Director, Texas Pecos Trail
www.pbpetro.org
Welcome
The Texas Pecos Trail Region is one
of the state’s ten Heritage Trail
Regions. We represent 22 counties
in West and South Texas. The
“trail” refers to a driving route that takes
you 738 miles along Texas highways. We
are anchored on the north by the Permian
Basin including the larger communities
of Midland and Odessa. The southern
part of our region is anchored by Del Rio
and Eagle Pass. Our region is a vast area
of many different cultures. The Permian
Basin is well known for its oil production.
But many people don’t realize the history
this area also has. You might want to stop
in the Petroleum museum or the home of
2 Presidents, 2 Governors and a First Lady
while in Midland or visit the Presidential
Archives in Odessa.
Pecos is the home of the world’s oldest
rodeo, Wink the home of Roy Orbison and
Monahans where they stored a million
barrels of oil. These are a few places to
visit while in the Pecos region. Balmorhea
is the largest spring fed swimming pool in
the state. The Carmelite Monastery dating
back to 1882 in Stanton still has one original
building standing. Along I-10 you can visit
2 forts, Fort Lancaster outside of Sheffield
and Fort Stockton. Also you will want to stop
at the Sonora Caverns known as one of the
most beautiful show caves on the planet.
In the southern part of the region you
will want to visit Brackettville and Fort Clark
Springs, home of the third largest spring fed
swimming pool in the state. Fort Clark offers
many activities for you while you are visiting.
Del Rio is the home of the Val Verde winery
the oldest winery in the state of Texas.
Also you will want to visit the Whitehead
Memorial Museum where Judge Roy Bean
“the Law west of the Pecos” is buried. Just
a little further south you will want to stop
in Eagle Pass and visit Fort Duncan or if you
are into gambling you can try your hand at
the only casino in Texas.
Don’t forget to make a stop in Comstock
at the Seminole Canyon State Park for a hike
to see the 4000-year-old pictographs and
then visit the Judge Roy Bean visitor center
in Langtry home of the Judge’s saloon and
law office.
Sincerely,
ENERGI Z E YOUR MIND
The Petroleum Museum is more than a museum about oil and gas. We are a science and technology
museum, an art museum, a history museum, and so much more.
Travel back in time to “Boomtown,” delve into the science that fuels today’s petroleum industry, race
through the Chaparral Gallery, explore our exquisite Mineral Gallery, and experience the cultural
history of the Permian Basin through the art of award-winning artist Tom Lovell.
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