Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Chisos Mountains

›
Rugged mountains crown the center of Big Bend National Park, a haven for hikers and wildlife lovers.  One of our favorite trails is the Los...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Fall Color in McKittrick Canyon

›
McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a great place to catch the fall color.  Contact the park for information on peak...
Monday, September 28, 2009

Texas Madrone in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

›
Taken along the Devils Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park  a moderate (and thoroughly satisfying) 4.2 mile roundtrip hike.  To...
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Seen everywhere in Far West Texas

›
Ocotillo against great-to-be-alive blue skies!
Saturday, September 26, 2009

Big Bend View

›
One of the greatest National Parks in the entire country await travelers to Big Bend.  Low visitation numbers mean--whether you choose to h...
Friday, September 25, 2009

Ranchieras Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park

›
The biggest state park in Texas offers a true wilderness experience--300,000 acres of beautiful, rugged and remote land.  Big Bend Ranch St...
Thursday, September 24, 2009

Rare 40 Star Flag

›
Fort Davis' Overland Trail Museum tells the story of the settlers in that mile-high community in the Davis Mountains.  Included in th...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Rodeo Girls

›
Taken early this summer at Van Horn 's 4H Rodeo, one of the best smalltown rodeos in Far West Texas!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Inside this humble exterior.....

›
....are some pretty great tacos!  Marfa's Tacos Del Norte is getting attention from locals and visitors alike, including Lance Armstro...
Monday, September 21, 2009

A surprise at Smith Spring

›
Everywhere you look in the Chihuahuan Desert, there can be surprises.  Recently we found a flock of tiny blue butterflies on one of our fav...
Thursday, September 17, 2009

›
We're sorry there's no photo today; we've got the flu!  We'll be posting again when we're feeling better!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

A ruin on Big Bend's River Road

›
In the middle of the vast Chihuahuan Desert in Big Bend National Park, visitors will sometimes come upon a sign of human habitation or settl...
Monday, September 14, 2009

Bowie Bakery

›
The line on Friday morning was nearly out the door. Bowie Bakery in Segundo Barrio sits on a sunlit corner, its white adobe gleaming. The ...
Sunday, September 13, 2009

Thistle on Smith Spring Trail

›
Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers the visitor great nature experiences. A few days ago, we featured a photo of elk sighted in the pa...
Saturday, September 12, 2009

Heritage Food featured in Saveur Magazine

›
One of the most unique dining experiences in the region. Visit the H&H Coffee Shop in El Paso for excellent regionally traditional Mexi...
Friday, September 11, 2009

Calf Roper

›
Another view of Van Horn's 4H Rodeo from this summer. These kids are great!
Thursday, September 10, 2009

›
With all the rain in the Big Bend area, those who know predict great river trips this month! To learn more, check out the VisitBigBend.com ...
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Elk at Guadalupe Mountains National Park

›
Guadalupe Mountains National Park's website: Mountaintop forests of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine are home to mammals such as elk, bla...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

A look back at summer: Van Horn's 4H Rodeo

›
Every year in late June, the small community of Van Horn holds its 4H Rodeo. The rodeo grounds are at the east edge of town, in full view ...
Monday, September 07, 2009

Next Summer, Plan on Attending....

›
....the Marfa Lights Festival, centered around the lovely, restored Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa!