Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Touching Grass

Take On Big Bend National Park like a Pro

Every question you have about Texas’s gift to the nation, answered.

06/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Iconic Texas Road Trips

How to Make the Long Drive to Big Bend National Park More Fun

Break up time on the road with stops to explore caverns in Sonora, shop in Boerne, and much more.

06/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Yeehaw

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

You can see a Willie Nelson concert at an old dive or stargaze into the darkest skies right here in the Lone Star State.

12/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Camp in Style

Where to Go Glamping in Texas

If you like nature but don't want to rough it, glamping might be just perfect for you.

05/16/2024 By Ana Garcia and Sofia Gonzalez

Winter Road Trip

Where Mountains Float: Why Big Bend Is the Ideal Winter Trip

Big Bend beckons Texas travelers for the winter.

12/27/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Oh no!

Here’s What We Know about the Wildfire at Big Bend National Park

The fire has burned more than 800 acres in the Chisos Mountains over five days.

04/12/2021 Photography by Catherine Wendlandt

🏜🌵🏜

The Legend of Big Bend Brings West Texas to Discovery Green

A Prairie Home Companion with a Texas twist, this program from Indie classical group Montopolis tells the stories and myths of our rugged state.

09/20/2019 By Holly Beretto

H is for Hawk

Birds of Prey Swoop Into Discovery Green This Month

Plus, a free concert longs for your picnic blanket and West Texas dreams.

09/06/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Great Escapes

The Outdoors and Fine Art Collide For an Incredible Labor Day Event in Alpine

En Plein Air will draw painters and art lovers to Big Bend this September.

07/01/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Hit The Road

Big Bend Is Seeing the Biggest Bluebonnet Bloom in Years

Drive nine hours and see the bloom of a lifetime.

03/11/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Getaways

Our Five Best Travel Stories of the Year

Five great travel reads to catch up on now.

12/06/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Travel

Wanderlust's 10 Most-Read Posts of 2016

Looking for vacation inspiration? Look no further than our most popular travel posts of the last year.

12/30/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Get Out

The Texas State Park Camping Trips You Need to Book Now

Campsite reservations fill up fast at these state park favorites.

12/23/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Open Road

Finding An Oasis—and Facing Fears—in the West Texas Desert

Diving at Balmorhea State Park is worth the eight-hour drive from Houston.

07/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wild West

10 Things You Must See, Do and Eat Near Big Bend National Park

If you have a week, you can explore the best West Texas has to offer.

06/17/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Texas Deals

The Attraction of AirBnB

A sampling of what's on offer around the state.

04/14/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Travel News

Destination: Big Bend

Now there's a flight that will get you most of the way there!

02/27/2015 By Kayla Stewart

A TRIP OUT WEST

Playing Ansel Adams With Your iPhone

The West has always inspired photography, but these days travelers are doing it with their smartphones.

11/25/2013 By Peter Holley

Open Road

Oasis of Quiet

Soaking up West Texas at Chinati Hot Springs and Big Bend Ranch State Park

04/15/2013 By Brittanie Shey