In the foothills of the Davis Mountains of Texas sits the town of Alpine. Best known as the home of Sul Ross University, this college city offers many activities and attractions to keep both residents and visitors entertained. The university encompasses many of these sites, including the Museum of the Big Bend, which depicts the history of the region and its Mexican, Spanish and American Indian roots. Every February, people from all over the world come to Alpine for the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which shares the cowboy life through words and workshops. With its mountain terrain and ideal year-round weather conditions, this area is a popular hunting destination as well. Outfitters take hunters on guided trips for mule deer, pronghorn antelope and audad sheep. Alpine also attracts many artists and boasts several galleries that display local paintings, sculptures and other handcrafted items.