Ghanaian journalist celebrates Texas town’s ‘Eden of the Far West’ tag after mayor’s nod
When international journalist Enoch Worlanyo first described Alpine, Texas, as “The Eden of the Far West,” he meant it as a love letter. This week, that love letter was returned. Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves recently referenced Worlanyo’s feature story in her own vision for the high-desert town — a gesture that has sparked a transatlantic … The post Ghanaian journalist celebrates Texas town’s…
Ghanaian journalist Enoch Worlanyo's description of Alpine, Texas as "The Eden of the Far West" was met with a warm response this week. Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves referenced Worlanyo's feature story in her vision for the town, sparking a transatlantic moment of pride. Situated 4,475 feet above sea level in the Big Bend, Alpine is the gateway to Big Bend National Park, the cultural heart of the Davis Mountains, and the core of the world's largest Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve.
The town's commitment to preserving dark skies, its downtown revitalization, and its unique community members, such as pitmaster Annie Yayra Hiamey, have captured international attention. Worlanyo, following Alpine's evolution from Accra, Ghana, expressed his gratitude, stating that Mayor Eaves' acknowledgment brought warmth to Accra.
He emphasized the unique magic of Alpine, inviting travelers and stargazers to experience its beauty firsthand.
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