How To Spend 4 Days in West Texas

West Texas Big Bend National Park

My 4 Days in West Texas itinerary begins in the charming and quirky little town of Alpine and then takes you to the Davis Mountains for a night at the McDonald Observatory.  The following day, the small artsy town of Marfa gets a visit…

South Padre Island In The Offseason

Beautiful October sunrise in South Padre Island.

South Padre Island in the offseason is one of the best travel values in Texas. With low hotel rates, no crowds or traffic, and the best beach in the state to yourself, what’s not to love!? Then you add perfect mild temperatures and the…

SPUR OF THE MOMENT ROAD TRIP TO BIG BEND

Spur of the moment road trip to Big Bend materialized after mother nature robbed us the year before from seeing the Milky Way. I was more determined than ever to get back out to Big Bend so that my kids could experience the unbelievable…