Kelli King sings "Do You Terlingua?" & "Let's Go Out" with the voice of an angel. Her website is HERE.
Master Chef Francois Maeder of Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery in San Antonio offers gourmet rafting trips with Far Flung.
On recent trips, Chef Maeder's menus, accompanied by wines from Texas vineyards, have included mushroom stuffed wild quail, marinated Gulf shrimp en brochette, fettuccine with pine nuts, rack of lamb, and prickly pear and strawberry trifle.In the evenings, campers dine to various styles of music performed by the live musician du jour.
Dr. Sam the Vet
(405) 795-3905
Veterinary Clinic located on Ghost Town Road in Terlingua, next to Painted Feather Studio & Gallery
Dr. Doug's Mental Health Clinic
Guided Group Therapy on the Terlingua Ghost Town Porch
City Slickers often ask us what we do to pass the time in Terlingua. Well, let's go dancin' to the Terlingua Waltz!
Terlingua Ghost Town
Is located on one of nature's most powerful spots, riddled with rich ore veins, crystals growing out of the ground, a flowing underground river, and surrounded by mountains. You can feel the energy. It makes me very, very happy.
Most people that spend any length of time here find the same phenomenon. If you think you need a change, and you do, come on out here and stay a spell. Absorb the bountiful earth energy. You'll find the people nice and freindly, comfortable rustic style lodging, exotic food, strong sun, dark starfilled nights, plenty of live music and the change will do you good.
Tell 'em Dr. Doug sent ya'!Now we'll visit the "Contrabando" movie set. Dr. Doug was involved somehow, something about that "crazy crew."
This page was last updated: January 14, 2012
Photo courtesy of Terry Anderson
Dr. Doug Highly Recommends:
Off The Grid Photography
Digital Photography and Printing
Photo courtesy of Clyde Replogle
Ceil Drucker, Therapist
"I believe Health is our birthright and Balance is the natural state of the human body. This state of health and balance is not a static thing, but an ever shifting dynamic that is influenced by what we think and feel and do and take in. I believe in the healing power of the desert and the human body. I seek to help you create balance and harmony in your body through skilled touch and deep listening."
(432) 371-2160
(432) 386-5267 Cell
desertlotushealingarts@gmail.com
Now we will tag along with a wonderful family group and raft down the Rio Grande. Some say this is the most fun you can have in Terlingua. Even have live music around the campfire Look at the feast those river guides cook up! White linen and wine in the wilderness, what class!
If you've never rafted the Rio, you have missed a real adventure. It's just dangerous enough to make it exciting. Experienced guides with proper equipment make it family safe.
Jim Bones does the video, Michael Stevens sings a Terlingua cowboy's song and the "West Texas Lullaby."
Rio Grande Camp
Menu
Marinated Shrimp
Veal
Quail
Rack of Lamb
Beef Wellington
Duck
Wine, Brandy & coffee
Dessert
prepared by
Chef Francois Maeder
Dr. Doug is preparing for a long Group Therapy Session this afternoon, he is guarding his supply of ice cold medicine between his feet with his walking cane.
His therapy is somewhat out of the ordinary, some say controversial. It's a very different and strange method, wherein the Doctor takes most of the medicine for himself, and expects his patients to live free, not to worry and to think themselves happy. And, even with his fabulous success rate, he charges nothing for his services!
What kind of Doctor is this?
iViva Terlingua!
Terlingua loves her slow, bony little children, and because this is a dangerous drug smuggling area full of infiltrating terrorists and marauding gangs of speeding Mexican bandidos, and the U.S. government has not yet protected us with an impenetrable steel wall along the border, Dr. Doug volunteers for the extremely hazardous duty of school crossing guard. Here is a picture of one of Terlingua's Finest!
School
Crossing
Guard
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Jail house Rock
Local musicians like to jam in the cool jail house "reverb chamber." Jail house furnishings provide comfort and luxury for these desert denizens.
"Serving and Protecting Slow Children From Fast Movers."
Painted Feather Studio & Gallery
All original works using Golden Fluid Acrylics
Danilea J. Bottenfield
"DANI" Owner/Artist
The Painted Feather Studio & Gallery
Terlingua TX.
Video courtesy of Ara. http://theoasisofmysoul.com
Chef Ara and Spirit on the road.
European trained Chef Ara and his best friend Spirit are on a journey in a motorcycle and a sidecar to find a life under the stars. Ara lives in Terlingua when he is not on the road. He is a talented photographer and writer as well as a gourmet Chef. Check out his intriguing web site here: www.theoasisofmysoul.com
Along with most interesting photos and stories of his adventures, you will find a great many of his favorite recipes, which are a real adventure in tasteful dining.
Ice Cream Truck in Terlingua
Independently owned and operated, Las Ruinas Camping Hostel offers travelers a comfortable, enjoyable and affordable stay. Built in 2008, Las Ruinas is Terlingua at its finest & funkiest. Our hostel consists of 8′x8′ canvas-walled tents, built on raised platforms. Each tent has a stone fire pit and two indoor/outdoor chairs. Also available are pitch-your-own tent sites.
You’ve heard of a bus stop, but what about a Bus Lounge? Built out of an abandoned school bus retrieved from the desert, the Bus Lounge is a perfect example of the Terlingua philosophy of using what you’ve got to make what you need. The Lounge is a favorite hangout for those who just want to stay in and relax. You'll also find a Sand Volleyball Court, Free Wifi Hot Spot, and Guest Services.
Las Ruinas Camping Hostel would be happy to assist you in making reservations for river trips, jeep trips, mountain bike excursions, spa treatments and massages, and can arrange shuttles to and from the national and state parks, the Amtrak station, the Greyhound station and much more.
A Tour of Terlingua
Nick Cooper sings a song about Terlingua including UH Clem and Dr. Doug on the Porch.
"First, do no harm." Hippocrates
Terlingua Stupid Race
Terry Anderson scratching his Ass
Cowboy Dr. Doug
Terlingua Hitch Hiker
Adios Mother... Bear.
Cowboy Dr. Doug Photos by Terry Anderson
Now where is my medicine?
Mosasaur Ranch Museum
Seas and Shores of the Big Bend of Texas
From Mosasaurs to Dinosaurs
HWY 170, 6 miles East of
Lajitas, or 6 miles West of
Terlingua Ghost Town
Ken Barnes, Curator
Phone: 1 (432) 424- 3447
Home: 1 (432) 371-2445
Email: kbarnes@bigbend.net
The Flying Horse atop La Posada Milagro Guesthouse indicates a room is available when lit. Built by John Wurz
Blair Pittman, author of "Tales From the Terlingua Porch"
Ooh-Rah
Tex
Casi's dogs
When it rains in Terlingua, a rare event, spectacular waterfalls can be observed in the mountain draws.
View from Big Hill of Terlingua, Study Butte, and the Chisos Mountain range in Big Bend National Park.
Photos by Terry Anderson
Alex Whitmore takes us on a float through Santa Elena Canyon on the Rio Grande with the river up.
Quick tour of the Terlingua Texas Ghostown.
