Region: Big Bend Country
On F.M. 170, Lajitas (La-HEE-tahs) is at the western edge of Big Bend
National Park. It first became a village in 1915 when an Army post was
established to protect the Big Bend area from flamboyant Mexican bandit
Francisco (Pancho) Villa.
Developments feature a modern motel and resort complex with a golf course,
river rafting, swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, restaurant, spa,
fitness facility, shopping, star-gazing and more. 877/525-4827. www.lajitas.com.