Enjoy A Front-Row Seat To Some Of The Darkest Skies On Earth At Las Estrellas Tipi In Texas
It’s no secret that West Texas has some of the darkest skies on earth, and you can bear firsthand witness at Las Estrellas Tipi in Terlingua. This unique lodging opportunity is located just minutes away from Big Bend National Park, boasting more than 2,000 stars visible to the naked eye on any given night.
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Just minutes from the vast desert landscape of Big Bend National Park is Buzzard's Roost, an overnight, Sioux-style tipi experience that affords guests strikingly unadulterated views of the brilliant West Texas night sky.
Las Estrellas — Spanish for "the stars " — is one of three tipis at Buzzard's Roost. It's located on the farthest end of the three-acre property, offering privacy, quietude, and unadulterated views of the Milky Way and Chisos Mountains.
More than 2,000 stars are visible to the naked eye each night, and you'll enjoy a front-row seat. Spend some time outside your tipi and mingle with the other guests, taking advantage of the communal picnic table and Coleman propane stove.
Up to four guests can sleep in the 20-foot space, which features a queen bed and full-size futon. Native American culture is very much honored in the decorating style, with cowhide rugs and tribal patterns everywhere you look.
Your tipi includes a coffee station, mini-fridge, outlets, and a small space heater and electric blanket during winter. These amenities bridge the gap between 'roughing it' and glamping, settling somewhere in the grey area between.
A double shower has one completely enclosed and one open side, so guests get to choose their desired level of privacy. Please note: since Las Estrellas is the most remote tipi, you're looking at a 250-foot walk each way.
Directly next-door to the showers is a restroom with a flush toilet. Paths to and from both the outhouse and showers are illuminated by solar lights, so don't worry about getting lost in the dark.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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