On West Texas
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Dark Skies and Cool Summer Nights in Alpine
Texas Monthly “The stars at night / are big and bright…” You know what comes next. We all do. Especially if you’re from the Lone Star State. We come out of the womb humming “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and the sky really is bigger in the Big Bend Region of Far West Texas. This article I wrote for Texas Monthly is your guide to maximizing your evenings in Alpine. >>Read the article here<< Note: the above photo was taken in nearby Terlingua
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Retreating To Downtown Alpine
Texas Monthly, Summer 2018 It’s no secret the Big Bend Region of Far West Texas is one of my favorite places to venture. My husband earned his master’s degree at Sul Ross State University and so I’d join him on weekends in Alpine and explored the town while he was in class. It’s an easy place to fall for. Great art, walkable downtown, live music, and delicious food. All surrounded by the tranquil Texas Mountains. This was the first in a series of articles I wrote for Texas Monthly. >>Read the article here<<