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…
Continue ReadingWest 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…
Continue ReadingTexas’ 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…
Continue ReadingStill 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…
Continue ReadingGravity 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…
Continue ReadingWar, 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…
Continue ReadingReady 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…
Continue ReadingDramatic 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…
Continue ReadingWho 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
Continue ReadingEl 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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