Alpine, Texas - Lost Alaskan RV Park

Alpine, TX, a big small town (pop. 6,000) in far West Texas. We pause here only for an overnight rest as we work our way toward our next significant stop. The town is literally an oasis in the desert. It sits on a 4,000' plateau in the midst of the Chihuahuan Desert, surrounded by the mile high Davis and Chico's mountains. This location provides for warm days and cooler nights compared to the surrounding desert. Due to this moderate climate, Alpine enjoys steady growth, including retirees.

Similar to many other Texas towns, Alpine started as a cattle town, with growth spurred on by the arrival of the railroad. A college was established which today is a large state university, Sul Ross University.

Take some ranching, add a railroad, grow a university, and then throw in some petroleum; and you have today's Alpine, TX, a thriving big small town.

It's easy to see how many people saddled up and now call Alpine "home on the range".Read more