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WHY I LIKE IT: Mysterious orbs of glowing light attributed to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, UFOs, or will-o’-the-wisp have fascinated onlookers for decades. The Marfa lights, also known as the Marfa Ghost Lights or Marfa Mystery Lights, have been observed near U.S. Route 67 on Mitchell Flat east of Marfa, Texas.

DON’T MISS THE: well, the lights. Whatever they may be – paranormal, alien, or atmospheric reflections – catch them if you can (like Pokémon but less cute and more spectral).

DON’T KILL MY VIBE: Friendly or sinister? You decide. The truth is out there. 

WHEN YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW: Well documented by scientists and celebrities, the Marfa Lights are not just a figment of public imagination. James Dean is said to have been so obsessed with the Marfa Lights during the filming of the movie Giant that he would keep a telescope nearby at night to catch glimpses of them.

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