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Come to Lajitas Golf Resort and Big Bend National Park, and witness one of the most stunning natural landscapes in the United States. This unique destination combined with exquisite amenities, luxurious accommodations, and a full range of activities offers you the perfect place for a family reunion. Play a round of championship golf, make a splash with the kids at the pool, or explore the beautiful location on a horseback ride. There's no place better than this to catch up with your loved ones!
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According to Native American legend, when the Great Creator made the Earth and finished placing the stars in the sky, the birds in the air, and the fish in the sea, a large pile of rejected stony materials remained. Finished with His job, He threw them into one heap and made the Big Bend. No other location in the world unites the magnificent natural wonders of the desert, mountains, river, and sky like the Big Bend. It is a destination that is unparalleled with any other, and can be seen, felt and experienced through the mind, body and spirit.
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Lajitas Golf Resort features its own Hunt Club, taking full advantage of Big Bend's remarkable dove and blue quail hunting. The Hunt Club offers its luxury bunkhouse accommodations, a full bar, kitchen and seating for up to 40. Practice your aim at the resort's skeet shooting, then go out for a guided hunting tour.
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In the Texas Badlands, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. Navigate temple-like canyons in ancient limestone along the Rio Grande. Often described as a geologist's paradise, the Big Bend has attracted many researchers to analyze the effects and interactions of all its natural resources, such as rocks, soil, plants, animals, water and human history. At night, see the stars in a whole different "light" - true dark skies. Venture into the badlands to find dinosaur bones and Indian artifacts.
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Texas's history starts about 500 million years ago – leaving incredible geologic formations and fossils remain from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Eras. For centuries, the flat rock bottom of the Rio Grande at Lajitas has been used as a river crossing by ancient Indians and early settlers. In the 1890's, silver was found in nearby northern Mexico, and shortly thereafter cinnabar was found throughout the Big Bend. A 20 year mining boom occurred at the turn of the century, which led to the production of mercury, refined from cinnabar - now only incredible ghost towns remain from that era. In 1910, the Mexican Revolution ignited and the Big Bend became a danger zone for more than a decade. Raids, pitched battles and massacres erupted across the Rio Grande; straining relations between the United States and Mexico. General Black Jack Pershing and Pancho Villa were significant players of Big Bend history. General Pershing chased Villa back into Mexico near the Lajitas Trading post. In the 1980's, the town gained international attention when it elected a goat (Clay Henry) as its town mayor in an official election.
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Lajitas Golf Resort has two beautifully designed, free-standing Calvary Post Cottages, each with a King bed, sleeper sofa bed and a small kitchen, complete with a stove and refrigerator. One room boasts a unique décor ranging from "cowboy chic" with cowhide rugs and rough-hewn saddles and fireplace.
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The Equestrian Center is a state-of-the-art facility available for guests and visitors. Under the direction and leadership of two professional trainers affiliated with the NCHA, the equestrian center draws from decades of experience and a vast knowledge of the relationship between horse and rider.
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Guided horseback riding and trail riding, jeep tours, and river tours are available at Lajitas Golf Resort! The resort offers half-day and full-day river trips and their staff will happily set you up with a guide, provide river equipment, waterproof bags, snacks/lunch and a shuttle to and from the resort. ATV tours, along with stargazing events, are also available.
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The Maverick Ranch RV Resort at Lajitas is the best RV facility in all of West Texas. The Maverick Ranch RV Park has 101 sites; including 60 pull-through. In addition, 18 "Primitive Wilderness Campsites" are available for those interested in having a true tent camping experience. Guests of the Maverick Ranch RV Park can enjoy all of the resort amenities and activities.
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Surrounded by the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, Lajitas' Agave Spa uses organic ingredients found right in Lajitas. Try their hot stone massage, featuring local healing stones. Detoxify with the Rio Grande mud wrap. Or indulge in a number of treatments using the spa's namesake ingredient – the Agave plant!
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Boardwalk Condominiums at Lajitas Golf Resort offer the ultimate in luxury for your Texas getaway. Appointed with a charming Southwestern décor, Boardwalk Condos include a spacious, comfortable living room, kitchen, and patio or balcony. Boardwalk Condos are conveniently located near the Lobby and Boardwalk shops.