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The Five-Point Weekend Escape Plan

Gallery Hopping in Marfa

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5. An Oddball Day


Fern Teems (left) and her husband James look on at the mysterious lights.  
(Photo: AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Are the legendary, unexplained nocturnal Marfa Lights aliens? See them for yourself — they're visible most nights, though locals say they're brighter after it rains. Take Highway 67 east out of Marfa and look for signs directing you to the official observing area.

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    • Published on Oct 11, 2006 as a web exclusive.

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