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The Desk sitting atop Hancock Hill, with a picturesque view of Big Bend, is a landmark attracting curious hikers in the region. What is so unique about this is attraction is its story. A track runner of Sul Ross State University dragged an old piece of furniture with the help of his friends to the top of a hill. He placed a notebook and a pen to track his run time, and sometimes, he jotted down his thoughts. Soon the Desk and the notebook became a haven for people looking for some solitude with a spectacular view. To date, this cute story is attracting hikers to indulge in a 25-minute moderate hike to the Desk and spend a peaceful time with nature.

Covering over 507 acres (205 hectares), this vast region of the Chihuahuan Desert is one of the most biologically rich and diverse arid regions in the world. The beauty of the surroundings, replete with local and exotic flora and fauna, makes this a breathtaking place. Take a hike along its trails and explore several springs, unusual rock formations and over 200 rare species of cacti.

Fort Davis is an integral part of America's military history and is a site of national importance. The strategy behind building the fort was to protect the travelers, mail coaches and other people who traveled to California in the pursuit of gold. Comanches, Kiowas, and Apaches were the main tribes that spelled trouble for the travelers and soldiers at Fort Davis patrolled the area on a regular basis. Eventually, in 1891 the site was abandoned and was neglected for seventy long years, only to be recognized as a National Historic Site in 1961.

Elemental and geological forces have carved the striking landscape of Davis Mountains State Park, where a bevy of outdoor pursuits is available to visitors. The park's topography comprises rugged canyons, rocky outcrops, and mountain ridges, with diverse flora such as junipers, pinyons, scarlet bouvardia, evergreen sumac, and catclaw acacia, among others, dotting its expanse. Explore the terrain on foot, bicycles, or horseback, admire the wildlife sheltered here, or pitch a tent and unwind beneath a star-flecked sky come night.