25-August-2017

On the way to Big Bend National Park, I made a quick stop with Xena at a Ghost Town in Texas. This historic little town was once a hot spot for mining cinnabar, a mercury sulfide. After World War 2, the town was abandoned.



As you can see on the welcome sign, the Ghostown is the birthplace of chili cookoffs. The world’s very first chili cookoff took place here in 1967.

I loved the abandoned vehicles throughout the Ghostown. This SUV was covered with beautiful artwork to match the desert setting and ghost town.

This olde theatre is now a restaurant & bar. Unfortunately, since I had my dog I did not have the chance to grab lunch here. I wonder if they serve chili.

I am curious if this tepee is for decor, lived in, or a glampsite.

I should also note the existence of another Ghostown on FM170. The Rio Grande Ghostown in Lajitas. This town had a beautiful desert Golf Resort.

The Rio Grande Ghostown from a distance. I recommend this destination to golfing enthusiasts.

 Rae