The blog
Notes on cowboy life, country living and Texas places worth the drive.
Luckenbach, Texas
A dance hall, a general store and a song that put a tiny Hill Country town on the map. What to know before you go.
Terlingua, Texas
A West Texas mining town turned ghost town turned gathering place, at the edge of Big Bend. A short history and a visitor's guide.
Big Bend
The Rio Grande, the Chisos Mountains and the darkest skies in the lower 48. How to plan a first trip to Big Bend country.
Marfa, Texas
A West Texas ranching town known for art, a mystery on the horizon and a very slow pace. What to see and what to check first.
Enchanted Rock
A giant pink granite dome in the Hill Country, with trails, summit views and a few eerie sounds. Plan ahead to get in.
Garner State Park
Frio River swimming, tubing and summer dances at the pavilion in Concan. What to know before you go.
Lost Maples State Natural Area
A Hill Country canyon where bigtooth maples turn red and gold. When to go, how to get in and how to treat the trees.
What is Howdy Country?
It isn't a place on a map. It's the feeling of good people, good stories and a little western.