Balmorhea State Park, Texas

A 1.3 acre, 3.5 million gallon freshwater pool in the middle of the high desert in West Texas? Balmorhea State Park's pool is an oasis filled with cool clear waters - take the plunge and swim with…

Fort Davis, Texas

Davis Mountains State Park Davis Mountains State ParkMcDonald ObservatoryGreen Chile Cheeseburger at Fort Davis Drug Store and Hotel Eat & Drink: Fort Davis Drug Store and Hotel Sun -…

Alpine, Texas

Maverick InnMaverick Inn airstreamMaverick Inn airstream interiorMurphy Street Raspa (now closed)Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas at ReataRoast Beef Sandwich with Cheddar and Sweet Chili Sauce at Reata …

Marathon, Texas

White Buffalo BarGage Hotel Target Marathon"Did I get enough Cool Ranch Doritos?" White Buffalo BarV6 Coffee BarOasis CafeGage HotelView from Wedin House casita at Gage Hotel Eat & Drink:…

Marfa, Texas

Prada Marfa Thunderbird HotelLost Horse SaloonMarfa BurritosChinati FoundationChinati FoundationFood SharkYurt at El CosmicoPlanet MarfaConvenience West BBQMarfa BurritosThe Water StopFood SharkMar…

Go West {Texas}: Marfa, Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend

West Texas is a dream. It's the perfect place to escape when I'm in need of inspiration, a refresh, or just a road trip getaway. It's easy to get lost in your thoughts while meandering through this ma…