Cowboy Country West Texas Itineraries
Come experience the historic frontier of West Texas and enter the region where the cowboy heritage of the past lives on through the modern cowboy culture that still exists today. Immerse yourself in this diverse landscape that provided a homeland to Native Americans and presented a challenge to the pioneer settlers. Be inspired by the personal sagas which tell the epic story of this region as you follow the trail of adventure through West Texas.
Click here to download a printable PDF file containing all of the Cowboy Country sample itineraries, or use the links below for files highlighting the individual loops/
The Red Loop features attractions in Fort Worth, Denton, Abilene, San Angelo & Granbury. It travels through the Lakes & Forts Trail Regions. The frontier forts of Texas were lonely outposts in wild country. Travel the path where settlers streamed west with dreams of new opportunity and lines of forts were established to protect Texans on the advancing frontier. (click to view a pdf file with full details)
The Yellow Loop features attractions in Fort Worth, Lubbock & Abilene. It travels through the Lakes, Forts & Plains Trail Regions. Apache and Comanche tribes once roamed this land. They were followed by Spanish explorers, cowboys on the free range, and finally, homesteaders seeking opportunity in a new place. The stories of the land and the people are the history of this region - and the true stories of the West. (click to view a pdf file with full details)
The Blue Loop features attractions in Amarillo & Lubbock. It travels through the Plains Trail Region. Here lies some of the greatest geographical drama of the high plains, where erosion has carved spectacular canyon landscapes. Travel through this region, home to Charles Goodnight, the inspirational figure for Lonesome Dove. (click to view a pdf file with full details)
The Green Loop features attractions in Midland, Odessa, Fort Davis & San Angelo. It travels through the Pecos, Mountain & Forts Trail Regions. Experience the natural beauty that encourages a variety of outdoor adventures from river rafting to horseback riding. Travel through a diverse landscape as you learn stories of the original cattle drives, the heritage of the cowboy and Native Americans. (click to view a pdf file with full details)
The Orange Loop features attractions in El Paso, Lubbock, Midland & Odessa, and can be combined with a New Mexico tour. It travels through the Mountain, Pecos & Plains Trail Regions. Majestic mountains and vast desert stretches across this beautiful land that was once the home of nomadic tribes. Culturally rich cities established by enterprising pioneers and adventurers now dot the area. (click to view a pdf file with full details)
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