The Davis Mountains Education Center provides high-quality educational programs through ELDERHOSTEL, Inc., the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975. For nearly 20 years, DMEC has provided a variety of Elderhostel programs in Texas and northern Mexico, covering topics in astronomy, botany, birding, geology, history and cultural studies. For program dates and prices, please contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or 1-800-454-5768.
Northern Mexico
DMEC's programming in northern Mexico features the spectacular Copper Canyon region, Chihuahuan Desert, Baja coast, the Davis Mountains, and West Texas hospitality. Click the links below to view additional information on Elderhostel's Web site:
Program #9944: Land of Contrast - From Texas through Northern Mexico's Copper Canyon
Program #1950: Train Ride to the Sky - Northern Mexico's Copper Canyon
Program # 16739: Hiking the Copper Canyon
Texas
Explore the great state of Texas with DMEC's expert guides. From ranching history to oil rigs and railroads, from legendary steaks and BBQ to our rich cultural heritage, from the lush coast to the spectacular hill country, from the wide open plains to the stark, majestic desert mountains, come discover the real Texas! Click the links below to view additional information on Elderhostel's Web site:
Program # 14372 : Best of Texas - All Aboard the Texas Eagle
Program # 1948 : West Texas and Big Bend National Park
Program # 14239 : Stars in West Texas - History, Mystery, Art, and Astronomy
Program # 17004: Following the Outlaw Trail Through the Wild West
Birding
Join our birding expedition and travel from the trans-Pecos region through the Davis Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert and into the rugged, majestic Sierra Madres and Copper Canyon. Click the link below to view additional information on Elderhostel's Web site:
Program # 13314: Birding - West Texas and Northern Mexico, Including Copper Canyon
