Day and night. Sun and stars. Primordial sources of beauty that are richly displayed for any who take the journey to MARFA. This town cares for its natural resources and requires you to care for them as well. The weather expresses the full range of the North American climate even while it maintains the distinctive character of the West. 

Step outside and you’ll see why it’s hard to take a bad picture in MARFA. Stunning sunsets and blissful sunrises are on offer almost every day. Watch storms roll across the high desert and you might even be treated with snow in the winter months.

Stargazing

  • Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve

    The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve (DSR) is a partnership between many communities, parks, businesses, and conservation groups in Texas and Mexico to help protect our shared night sky through better outdoor lighting. Covering over 15,000 square miles, the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve is the largest IDA-certified reserve in the world and the first to cross an international boundary.

    The goal of the DSR is to protect the night sky from the spread of light pollution through the use of night-sky friendly lighting practices.

    For more information about the Big Bend Area Dark Sky Reserve, visit https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/.

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  • McDonald Observatory

    Frank N. Bash Visitors Center
    3640 Dark Sky Drive
    McDonald Observatory, TX  79734

    McDonald Observatory is a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin and one of the world's leading centers for astronomical research, teaching, and public education and outreach. Observatory facilities are located atop Mount Locke and Mount Fowlkes in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, which offer some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. Additionally, the observatory is a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope under construction in Chile.

    McDonald Observatory offers a variety of day and night tours and events, including the popular Star Party. Check their calendar for available program passes, which are subject to capacity limits.

    Tuesday - Sunday (12pm - 5pm)

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Big Sky

  • Marfa Gliders

    Marfa Municipal Airport
    45101 Highway 17 North

    Fly like an Eagle above the Marfa Plateau for a spectacular view of the Davis Mountain and Chinati Peak with our FAA Certified Pilots. Our FAA certified glider has two seats, one for our pilot, and one for you, the passenger.

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  • Marfa Public Radio

    106 E. San Antonio St.

    Marfa Public Radio is a gem in the middle of the desert. A nonprofit serving over 30,000 square miles of rural West Texas, we are radio for a wide range. Tune in at 93.5FM to hear news, local DJs, and special creative projects.

    Stop by for merch Monday - Friday (10:30 am - 12pm and 1-2:30pm) 

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