Texas is so much more than its reputation suggests. The Lone Star State is home to some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the entire country, from the remote Chisos Mountains and Rio Grande canyons of Big Bend to the ancient fossil reefs of Guadalupe Mountains and the wide open skies of the Chihuahuan Desert. Everything really is bigger in Texas, so plan your unforgettable escape below.
Looking for the best things to do in Terlingua, Texas? This remote, quirky ghost town in the Big Bend region is unlike any other base camp in the national park system. A former mercury mining settlement turned living ghost town where 150 permanent residents, world-class BBQ, and some of the darkest skies in North America…
Planning to visit the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry and visit Mexico? This is one of the most unique experiences in the entire national park system. It’s the only place where you can legally walk from a US National Park in Texas, directly into Mexico, cross the Rio Grande on a small rowboat ferry, ride…
Planning a Big Bend National Park itinerary? You’ve chosen one of the most remote, dramatic, and genuinely unforgettable national parks in the country. This national park is one that most people dramatically underestimate. Located in the far southwest corner of Texas along the Rio Grande, Big Bend offers a staggering variety of experiences in 3…
Looking for the best hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park? You’ve found one of the most underrated parks in the entire national park system, and one of the least visited. This is part of what makes it so special. Located in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas, just 40 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns, this park…
Planning a road trip to the national parks of New Mexico and Texas? This 8-day itinerary covers all four parks in one efficient loop. Visit White Sands National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Big Bend National Park, which are all accessible from El Paso without a 4WD vehicle and without…