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HISTORIC FORT STOCKTON Historic Fort Stockton, 300 East Third St., Fort Stockton, Texas. This post-Civil War site was established in 1867 and operated until 1886. Four original buildings remain, including three Officers’ Quarters and the Guard House. Two enlisted men’s barracks and their accompanying kitchen/mess halls have been reconstructed. The Museum is located in Barracks #1 (closest to the Guard House and visitor parking area) and is open Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm Sept-May and 9:00am-7:00pm June-August. Admis sion: adults $3.00; children 12 & under $2.00; Seniors (65+) $2.50. 432-336-2400.

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Park, any day of the week between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Call 432-229-3613 to find out about ongoing historical exhibits or to purchase backpacking and camping permits. To find out more, visit tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/fort-leaton .

HALLIE’S HALL OF FAME MUSEUM

A West Texas legend, Hallie Crawford Stillwell helped settle West Texas’s most formidable land, the Big Bend, in the early 20th century. She fought drought, disease, the Depression, and desperadoes! To pre serve her ranching legacy and pioneering spirit, Hallie’s Hall of Fame Museum was built in 1991. Inside the adobe-walled museum, you’ll discover Hallie’s world, abundant with treasures from times past. An authentic reproduction of her one-room ranch home sets the tone for a display of original guns, artifacts, clothing, books, photographs, newspaper clippings, awards, citations, and other memorabilia. Just seven miles from the main entrance to Big Bend National Park, check out Hallie’s treasures any day of the week. Just stop by neigh boring Stillwell Store and ask for the key! Location: Six miles off U.S. Highway 385 on Farm Road 2627. Just North of the main (northern) entrance to Big Bend National Park. Stillwell Ranch, HC-65, Box 430, Alpine, Texas 79830, 432-376-2244.

JUDGE ROY BEAN VISITOR CENTER

Be sure to stop at the Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center operated by the Division of Travel Information, Texas Department of Transportation at Langtry. This informa tive stop is located just off U.S. Hwy. 90, 1/2 mile South on Loop 25 between Sanderson and Del Rio. Certified, pro fessional travel counselors serve as

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goodwill ambassadors as well as information specialists on destinations in Texas 8am-5pm year round, except

Easter, Thanks-giving, December 24, 25, and New Year’s Day. All this in addition to answering the toll free travel infor mation services line 1-800-452-9292.