Brenda Kissko, Freelance Writer & Designer

Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Photography & Birding in Alpine, Texas

Texas Monthly The Alpine and Big Bend area of Texas has long been a magnet for photographers—pros and amateurs alike. In this article I wrote for Texas Monthly, you’ll…

September 2, 2018

Blog, On Reading, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

July Newsletter | 2 Perfect Summer Movies

Read my July 2020 Newsletter with recommendations to make your summer cooler, including 2 perfect summer movies, books you'll love, and an announcement about the Appalachian Writers' Workshop.

July 17, 2020

Blog, On West Texas

Pools in the Pasture

Most of my favorite childhood memories were made in the pasture. Read my personal essay about swimming in stock tanks published in the August 2021 issue of Texas Co-op Power…

August 2, 2021

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Arlington: A Chic Alternative to D.C.

If you’re planning a trip to the D.C. area, read my latest article for Vacationist USA first and check out Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from D.C.

January 15, 2019

Blog, On West Texas

Redneck Infinity Pools

If you grow up on a ranch in West Texas, you learn about the finer things in life. You eat oysters (of the mountain variety), you hire full-time lawn service…

May 19, 2017

Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Day Trips Out of Alpine

October 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Day Trips Out of Alpine

Texas Monthly I could go on and on about the Big Bend Region. My kind of Far West Texas vacation involves several days of a cleared schedule, a full tank of gas, and an open mind to try new foods and hiking trails. This article I wrote for Texas Monthly is a good overview of the must-experience attractions within driving distance of Alpine. >>Read the article here<<

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11 Southern Myths That Still Mystify

September 29, 2018 / Comments Off on 11 Southern Myths That Still Mystify

The Weird and The Wonderful: The South Vacationist USA There’s little I enjoy more than a good road trip. And I’m always up for an indulgent ghost story or fable. Vacationist USA tasked me with researching the ultimate road trip through the South to discover the eeriest legends waiting to be discovered in each state. Check out these 11 stops and let me know what you think! >>Read the article here<<

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