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A fine fall season always includes frighteningly fun Halloween festivities. The temps are (slowly but surely) dropping, the leaves are falling, and now is a great time to get out and enjoy Halloween events in Del Rio, Texas. Whether you’re looking for an entertaining parade downtown, or a family-friendly Halloween party, Del Rio Ford wants to help you make this Halloween the best one yet. So when you need a powerful truck, or an SUV big enough for all your ghosts and ghouls, look no further than the exciting line-up at Del Rio Ford. Monster Mash Parade Get into the Halloween spirit and Kick off the Monster Mash at the Monster Mash Parade! Fun for the whole family, the parade will include floats and features from around the Del Rio area, plus fun costumes, goodies, frights for all. The parade will be Friday, the 28th, the night before Monster Mash, at 7 pm, and can be viewed all along South Main Street in Del Rio. Monster Mash Halloween Party Experience the ultimate Halloween event at the Monster Mash in Del Rio! Join in the fun with costume contests, games, food, and so much more! Get your ghostly groove on with live music all night long, plus a scary great time for the whole family with fun inflatables! This is the one Halloween event in Del Rio that you don’t want to miss. The Monster Mash will be Saturday, October 29th from 6 pm - 11 pm on South Main Street between Garfield and Greenwood. Fall at Del Rio Ford Del Rio Ford proudly supports all events and festivities in the city we call home. Whether you’re looking for a Spacious SUV, or a truck big enough to get the job done, you can count on Del Rio Ford to have a great selection of new, certified, and quality pre-owned vehicles. Call, click, or stop by today to see why Del Rio Ford is the dealer that makes the difference.

Texas heat is a season all its own, and Del Rio sits squarely in one of the hottest spots in the state. Cooling down isn’t just an option on a hot summer day in Del Rio, it’s a necessity. Luckily, we’re situated near some of the best locations in the state to grab a cool dip. Read on to find out about some of our favorites, and if we’ve missed any, make sure and visit us on Facebook and let us know about it! Devil’s River State Natural Area Situated just north of Del Rio, Devil’s River State Natural Area offers remote, rugged landscape and diverse wildlife alongside spring-fed swimming holes and hiking trails. Covering over 37,000 acres, Devil’s River is as isolated as it is beautiful. You won’t find picnic tables or RV hookups here, just mountainous terrain and limestone-lined rivers and creeks funneling clear, cold water south to the Rio. We heartily recommend spending an hour or two wandering the miles of hiking trails criss-crossing the area before heading to one of several swimming pools along the river and diving straight in. The water’s plenty cold, even in the summer. Garner State Park If you’re looking for a more prepared spot with amenities, Garner State Park is a good pick. At just under two hours away from Del Rio, this state park offers campsites, cabins, and screened shelters to accommodate large groups or families. Running through the park is the infamous Frio River, so named because of the chilly water temperatures year-round. Swim, wade, paddleboard, or float an innertube down the 2.9 miles of river inside the park, then head back to your campsite to freshen up before hitting the park pavilion for dancing every night during the summer. Garner fills up quickly, so you’ll want to plan ahead for a trip, even if you’re not camping. San Felipe Springs You can’t visit Del Rio in the summer without a stop at one of the spring-fed pools along San Felipe Creek. The springs are the sole source of drinking water for Del Rio, and are famed for their clarity and cleanliness. The length of the creek is dotted with ten springs that pump millions of gallons of cold, clear water up from the Edwards Aquifer every day, and are perfect for a day frolicking with the family. The headwaters are on private property, so stick to the prepared pools inside Del Rio proper or just upstream. Wherever You Go to Swim, Let Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln Take You There! If you’re keen to visit the local swimming holes, make your first stop Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln in Del Rio. Whether you need an SUV to transport the entire family to Garner or a rugged 4x4 to get up the rough roads around Devil’s River, we’ll make sure you have peace of mind behind the wheel. Visit us online at CecilFordDelRio.com or at the dealership at 2700 Veteran’s Blvd and you’ll see that when the products are similar, The Dealer Makes the Difference!

The City of Del Rio boasts an astonishing number of parks – 30 the last time we checked! Some are small and some are big, but they all provide a respite from the busy world, where we can all slow down, lighten up, play, enjoy the company of friends, or watch the kids have a blast. Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln has a short list of Del Rio’s great parks. Let’s have a look to see what they offer. Abe Barrera Park has picnic tables, grills, a beach volleyball court, and a playground set. Buena Vista Public Pool has outdoor public swims Tuesday to Sunday from 1-5 PM and Tuesday evenings from 7-10 PM. Carranza Park features a basketball court, pavilion, playground, and bathroom. G.I. Forum Park offers a tennis court, lighted basketball court, gazebo, pavilion, swing set, and picnic tables. Greenbelt Park boasts a pavilion, rocking horse, basketball court, and picnic tables. Moore Park features a swimming pool, grill, picnic tables, and a railroad bridge. Rotary Park has a basketball court, picnic tables, soccer field, walking trail, pavilion, beach volleyball court, and playground. San Felipe Lion’s Park offers a playground with 2 slides and a tower, rocking horse, monkey bars, grill, and picnic tables. UCO Park boasts a basketball court, pavilions, grills, playground set, and bathrooms. West Martin Park features a basketball court, pavilion, grill, picnic tables, and playground with see-saw, slide, monkey bars, and rocking horse. Tell us about your favorite park in Del Rio on Facebook and come see us at Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln today! We’re your trusted source for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles and used cars, trucks, and SUVs of all brands. If you’re anywhere in the Del Rio or Val Verde County area, come see us and let us show you how the Dealer Makes the Difference!

Texas is a big state with lots of fun opportunities, and within a short drive of Del Rio, there is plenty to do and eat! Our region is full of wintry outdoor recreation, history, and great food. Just outside the city and within easy driving distances, you’ll find some excellent parks and natural areas. Let’s have a look at some of the top places to go this winter near Del Rio. One of the best places to go for a scenic hike near Del Rio is Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. This Texas park destination is in nearby Comstock and has about 10 miles of trails. You can hike or bike along the rim next to the Rio Grande and also camp at one of 46 campsites. There is ancient rock art to see and ranger-led programs that take you to the Fate Bell Shelter, Presa canyons, and upper canyons. The moderate Rio Grande Grail is about six miles long, and the challenging Canyon Rim Trail is about 7.5 miles long. There is also a more accessible trail here with a bird viewing area and a short nature hiking trail that’s great for kids. Within an hour of Del Rio, you can reach Kickapoo Caverns State Park, a beautiful Texas state park with caves and trails to explore. You’ll need to join a guided tour to see Kickapoo Cavern and help preserve the caves. The wild cave tours start every Saturday at 1 PM and last about three hours. It’s a moderately strenuous hike and definitely worth it to see the cave formations. Bring two light sources and hiking boots. After your tour, you can take a hike on the Armadillo Lookout Trail for panoramic views of the park in winter. Did we promise you great food? We sure did! On your way out or back into town, why not warm up with a stop by a food truck for a bite or visit one of our very own restaurants for a delicious meal, such as Chinto’s Mexican Restaurant, Julio’s Seasoning, and Corn Chips, and El Palenque Restaurant. We all know Del Rio is famous for its authentic Mexican food. Share some of your winter day trip ideas with us on Facebook, and come see us at Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln today! We’re your trusted source for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles and used cars, trucks, and SUVs of all brands. If you’re anywhere in the Del Rio or Val Verde County area, come see us and let us show you how the Dealer Makes the Difference!

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Night Light Parade at Greenwood Park in historic downtown Del Rio in early December marked the beginning of the holidays in our city and Val Verde County. From Christmas block parties to the magic of the Nutcracker ballet, Del Rio and neighboring communities keenly anticipate the season and embrace the holiday spirit with a great sense of excitement that is unique to the Oasis of Texas. A special holiday event close to our hearts is the Annual Christmas at the Museum Toy & Food Drive at Whitehead Memorial Museum on December 18th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no admission fee as visitors are asked to please bring non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys. Kids can have a photo with Santa and receive a goody bag from the big guy, take part in holiday-themed arts and crafts (glitter and cotton balls will steal the show), have their faces painted, and view the cadena nativity scene. The entire family can nosh on tamales, bunuelos, and hot chocolate from the snack bar. All food and toys collected will be delivered to Loaves & Fishes and Briana's Blessings. Wonder, glee, and sticky little fingers will be the benchmarks of a fabulously festive celebration of community, togetherness, and the magic of Christmas. What’s your favorite thing about the holidays? Let us know on Facebook, and visit us at Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln today for all of your automotive needs! We’re your trusted source for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles and used cars, trucks, and SUVs of all brands. If you’re anywhere in the Del Rio, Laughlin AFB, Eagle Pass, Lake View, Brackettville, Spofford, Uvalde, or Ciudad Acuña area, come see us and let us show you how the Dealer Makes the Difference!

With the Holidays upon us, a road trip to visit family or friends is a certainty for millions of Texans. While smartphones and tablets have changed the way we pass time during long journeys, we at Cecil Atkission Ford think it would be keeping in the spirit of the season to share in the collective fun of entertaining, lively, or just plain silly, road trip games. The hours will slip by easily playing some, or all, of these games! The Alphabet Categories The game/objective: name things in alphabetical order from a category: Choose a category like food, bands, cars, etc. Start with A and travel down the alphabet Get as specific with your categories as you want Regional Snack Master The game/objective: collect the most regional snacks during your road trip At each gas station you stop at, find a local snack You can only get one food item per gas station The food item has to be created within the region of the gas station Whoever has the most snacks by your destination wins The Counting Game The game/objective: see how high you can collectively count without any order Somebody begins with the number one Another person follows at random with the next number If two people say the same number at the same time, you start over If there is more than a five-second pause, you start over You are trying to get to the number 20 The Name Game The game/objective: connect first and last names of famous people Name of anyone famous The next person has to say a person whose first name starts with the letter of the previous last name If somebody mentions a person where both the first and last name starts with the same letter, the game reverses in order (e.g., Bob Barker, Lindsay Lohan, Mandy Moore, etc.) Cows on My Side The game/objective: holler when you see a cow! When you see a cow on your side of the road, you have to yell, "Cows on my side!" Every time you call a cow, you get a point If you see cows on the other side you say, "Cows on your side!" If you call, "Cows on your side," before the person sees them, you steal a point If anyone sees a cemetery they scream, "Ghost cow," stealing all the other side's points While You Were Sleeping The game/objective: To create the most believable story when someone falls asleep First, a passenger must fall asleep After five minutes of slumber, the awake passengers begin creating a story Each person takes turns adding to the story Once the passenger wakes up, you have to get them to believe the story If somebody breaks character, they lose a point If somebody goes off script, you ask, "Are you sure?" and then that person is silenced and loses two points If you successfully fool the person, each storyteller wins three points If the sleeping passenger fools the car and joins their story correctly, they steal their current point total The one with the most points at the destination wins Which do you think will be your favorite road trip game for the Holidays? Let us know on Facebook, and come see us at Cecil Atkission Ford Lincoln today! We’re your trusted source for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles and used cars, trucks, and SUVs of all brands. If you’re anywhere in the Del Rio, Laughlin AFB, Eagle Pass, Lake View, Brackettville, Spofford, Uvalde, or Ciudad Acuña area, come see us and let us show you how the Dealer Makes the Difference!

When you're in Texas, or anywhere else, it's not always such an easy task to find the right place to fish. There are several ways to locate that ideal fishing spot, but many of them are difficult to arrive at on your own. With this simple list, we'll show you 4 of the best fishing spots near Del Rio, Texas. 1. Hidden Valley RV Park If you happen to be traveling by RV, then you're in luck. Texas is home to some excellent RV parks, and Hidden Valley RV Park is one of them. The park has a few optimal spots for fishing, and it's friendly to those who are looking to save some money while traveling in an RV. Many of the sites are quite spacious, offering RV travelers plenty of room to spread out. A laundry center and other amenities make this a standout place for fishing and recreation. 2. Amistad National Recreation Area As Amistad National Recreation Area is a property managed by the National Park Service, you can expect a high level of quality. The park is well-maintained and gives fishers access to plenty of water. With several different rivers converging in the area, you may find yourself full of options for where to set up your next fishing venture. The Devil's River, the Rio Grande, and the Pecos River all converge in this recreational area. Make sure you take some time to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the area as well, as many of them are quite breathtaking. 3. Moore Park Moore Park is home to some clear spring water and ideal fishing opportunities. The location is family-friendly, offering many chances for recreation and fun that everyone in your group can enjoy. The river is known for its crystal clear water, which only adds to the beauty of the place. Like many parks on this list, Moore park has some walking trails that are perfect for stretching your legs or taking the dog out. With a mixture of so many potential activities in Moore Park, it makes its mark as one of the best spots to fish. 4. San Pedro Campground San Pedro Compound has access to several bodies of water that are great for a fishing trip with your friends, family members, and loved ones. The campground offers quaint views and a unique Texas atmosphere that's difficult to replicate, regardless of where you may find yourself. San Pedro Campground is located in quite a secluded area as well, so this is something to consider when you're planning out your next fishing trip. If you're traveling around in an RV, then this campground is the one for you. With affordable nightly rates and plenty of space to park overnight, San Pedro Campground is ideal for travelers of all varieties. Contact Cecil Atkission Ford to learn more about how you can find the right for your next fishing trip or excursion in the area.