Texas
Palo Duro Canyon: Second to None in the Lone Star State
Texas' largest canyon hides surprising depth — geological, historical, and personal. Palo Duro Canyon State Park delivers dramatic hiking, rich history, and a Georgia O'Keeffe connection that might surprise you.
Planning Your West Texas Road Trip: Big Bend, Marfa & the Davis Mountains
Far West Texas offers towering mountains, desert landscapes, and quirky towns, but planning a road trip here takes strategy. From choosing between loop vs. hub-and-spoke routes to discovering hidden gems, here's how to explore this vast region without missing the best parts.
Off the Beaten Beach: Galveston's East End Historic Charm
Galveston’s East End teems with stories — from Victorian homes that survived the Great Storm of 1900 to tree sculptures carved from hurricane wreckage. Pedaling past plaques and seawalls, I found that history here isn’t just preserved, it’s proudly lived in.
The Real Mystery of Marfa, TX
Marfa claims you’ll “get it” once you arrive, but I’m not so sure. From eerie desert lights to high-end art and $450 jeans, the town thrives on contradiction. I spent three weeks here trying to figure it out. What I found was part magic, part myth, and part mirage.