YOU NEED TO GO HERE! Whether you make your whole road trip about coming to this awesome state park,…read moreor just make it part of another trip like we did, you have to come to Monahans Sandhills and rent a sand disc from the visitor center (or bring your own) to sled down the sand dunes with your friends or family. This was my daughter's #1 memory from our whole trip and we spent 3 days in Big Bend - but apparently sledding down the sand dunes beat out all the cool hikes and stuff we saw (she's still talking about it). Honestly, this was so affordable and could be hours and hours of fun, along with the beautiful desert views that you could enjoy on hikes. Probably not as fun in 100+ degree temps, but being there around the New Year was amazing. 10/10 place to stop and have a ton of fun!

the sandhills are very cool. the sand is very soft and they are tall. shadows look neat. they have…read morea visitor center with limited hours.

The state Park staff was very helpful, for such a rugged area of Texas that is mostly desert. This…read morereservoir is really nice. The price is great and it is nice and quiet and well kept.

10.2024 !! Tranquil Family Getaway at Lake Colorado State Park !!…read moreLake Colorado State Park is absolutely gorgeous with its stunning landscapes and abundant nature. The campsites are nice and spacious, providing plenty of room for relaxation and family activities. The hiking and biking trails are excellent, offering a great way to explore the beautiful surroundings. Our family had a very relaxing time, enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the park. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and connect with nature.

Let's face it, this world runs on petroleum and this is one of the vast epicenters of the industry…read more The short of it, is Odessa is a working man's oil town. I worked in the oil industry in Houston early in my career. I thought I'd seen a lot but my trip down the freeway in Odessa one morning blew my mind. It lays out in plain site the incredible number and variety of businesses it requires to produce oil. One after the other,on both sides of the road for miles are support businesses. One goal,to produce oil. Heavy equipment,,specialized compressors, chemical Containers, Monstrous pumps, trucks....each its own business displaying vast inventory and selection to satisfy the needs of the oil industry. We all take for granted jumping in our cars, turning the key, and heading out. I wish everyone could see what I saw. It makes it all a little more real. I actually appreciate the privilege of what benefits are delivered to society by the oil field industry more, after seeing Odessa Texas.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. I had high hopes for Odessa, but unfortunately, my experience was…read moredisappointing. Odessa is honestly a dump. There's trash all over the place and it feels like nobody cares about the town. The food is terrible--every place I tried had bland, gross food. Not a single decent restaurant in sight. It's boring and there's nothing to do. It's a miserable, unwelcoming place. Don't bother coming here unless you have no other choice.