stillwell store - hallie's hall of fame museum

Well worth the trip, as this fabulous little house gives you a personal view of the history of the amazing Hallie Stillwell.

We were exploring the La Linda closed bridge and ghost town down the road from this store. If you pass this store you will dead end there and its an amazing sight. The bridge is barricaded that used to cross into Mexico. We drank a couple beers on the porch here and grabbed some snacks. Out in the middle of nowhere you better take advantage of your stops.

This small museum gives you a look at the life of an amazing woman, Miss Hallie Stillwell. Pioneer, teacher, rancher and member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

Hallie was an incredible woman who lived through many tough times. An amazingly strong woman who persevered where we'd all give in. Read her two books: "I'll Gather My Geese" and "My Goose is Cooked" for stories from her life. Sorry this amazing woman has passed on, but her stories remain.

Awesome! After visiting her museum, the house in which she lived, I know I can't ever complain about anything as she had hardships to endure. We have an easy life! And she started her adult life at age 15 traveling alone to be a teacher. Her book, "I'll Gather My Geese" is a must read!

Stopped in to visit while traveling around Big Bend area. Very personable man greeted us and showed us around then allowed us to wonder on our own. Nicely arranged. Allowed us to drive through portions of Stillwell Ranch. Extra special. A little research on Hallie Stillwell prior to visit is helpful toward your appreciation of the lady's life but not necessary. There are enough exhibits to give you an idea of what a strong woman she was. Read her autobiography - available at the store.

Hally's grand daughter was our host and she was so informative and friendly. I had been there before when her mother was running the place but it was a very busy day with at least 10 Motorcyclist and bikers trying to get gas and did not get the tour.Places like this need to go on for future generations and need your support.

The store is the original but has just some basic items for people who live in the area. No souveniers. The museum has DVDs to watch and part of the home is set up like it was in the old days...interesting but not a must see

The other reviewers were right. The museum very starkly portrays the hard life Hallie lived, running a ranch with all the calamities men and God could throw at her, all the while raising a brood of kids. One tough cookie.The Store will rent rustic trainers for the nite. Don't expect anything more than quiet.

Interesting history, and an excellent place to rockhound. Check in at the store, and let them know what you are interested in, and they will recommend an area for you.

Not JUST a museum and small general store, but also a full hookup RV park and gathering place for flint knappers, trail riders, snowbirds and all-round good people! We've been there twice and plan to return soon. Hallie Stillwell's family still owns and manages the park and ranch, and they are one-of-a-kind folks! There are also primitive camp sites, but we are full-time RVers. This is a good launching point for trips into the National Park or to Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. There's free wifi, which is good, because the area is out of cell range.

Fascinating visiting this little place. We had other reasons for being in the area. This is not a place I would go out of my way to visit but wouldn't miss it if I were in the area for any other reason. What a fascinating lady.

You are not going to just happen on this place. It is just outside the east entrance of Big Bend National Park. It is the remains of the old Stillwell Ranch. They have camping, a small convenience store, and the "museum" devoted to Hallie Stillwell, definitely one of the characters of the area. The camping, both RV with hookups, and tent camping is OK. The store is fun since it is still managed by some of the stillwell decedents. They are friendly and more than willing to share stories of the old times. The museum is definitely funky. You get the key from the store to visit the museum. You can watch a video about Hallie, which is quite interesting. There are a few funky exhibits. So, if you find yourself at the campground or store, definitely visit the museum, but don't come all the way out just to visit.

We stayed at the campground and went often to the Stillwell Store to grab some supplies (lighter fluid, fire wood, beverages, etc). The staff was helpful and friendly. The store also has showers and restrooms you can use. They even have clean towels to use (for a fee). I would definitely recommend going camping here and visiting this store for supplies.

There is so much interesting history to learn about just from the artifacts, antiques & reading material about this one person. Hallie Stillwell had one of the most interesting lives I've ever ready about. She's a cornerstone in the history of that area.