West Texas Wonders
West Texas is a great getaway to find a blend of charming towns, a look into history, and the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to get away as a couple, or bring the whole family along, there are…
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Category: Big Bend
A Day and Night at McDonald Observatory
Texas’ empty expanses boast incredibly dark skies. They also shed light: literal photons from distant heavenly bodies, yes, but scientific discoveries and realizations about our own smallness as well…
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Rocks and Awe: Hiking Big Bend
Still untamed, the Big Bend region sprawls across more than a million acres of public land. Many of its wonders can be found at national parks, which preserve its natural beauty. We hiked trails and…
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Texas Rock Climbing
Gravity is just another obstacle for rock climbers, who find plenty to do in Texas. Riddled with mountain ranges, the state is a hotbed for high-altitude climbers. But even low-altitude challenges nab…
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Historical Big Bend
War, peace, and art are rooted in Big Bend Country, a region that has hosted conquistadores, missionaries, gunslingers, miners, and more. We drove the El Paso Mission Trail and hiked the routes of Big…
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Discover Both Challenge and Reward at Big Bend National Park
Ready for a "wow-I-really-can't-believe-this-view" hiking adventure? Head to Big Bend National Park in West Texas. From an elevation of 1,800 feet along the banks of the Rio Grande to almost 8,000…
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Art, Culture and Adventure in Big Bend
Dramatic landscapes. Enchanting ghost towns. Highbrow art. Big Bend is home to a wild mix of culture, adventure and quirky vibes. In each major town, artistic endeavors play a starring role in local…
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All Natural Big Bend
Who loves the sun? Everyone who visits El Paso, which boasts over 300 sunny days each year. For the best place to enjoy the sun, head to Franklin Mountains State Park. This park holds the reputation…
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A Weekend Out West
The car’s loaded, and you’re all packed. Three changes of clothes, an overnight bag, road trip snacks and your camera. It’s time. Time to hit the road and head west to visit two small cities that are…
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Shopping Hyperlocal in El Paso
El Paso, a diverse community at the western tip of Texas, surges with entrepreneurial spirit and idiosyncratic charm. On a 48-hour shopping spree that zigzagged across the city, we explored mercados…
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