Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote places in the United States. The closest commercial airport is almost three and a half hours away in Midland, Texas. The nearest major city, El Paso, is three hundred miles to the northwest. It is literally the end of the road, with only the Rio […]
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High Hill Farm – The Perfect East Texas Escape
The sun shines brilliantly against a bluebird sky as I navigate along a two-lane highway toward High Hill Farm tucked away in the Piney Woods off County Road 217. The GPS chirps to life, instructing me to take a left before announcing that I’ve arrived at my destination as I pull up to the gate. […]
I Tried the Sensory Deprivation Float Tank at Relax Lab in East Texas – Here’s What Happened.
To say that 2020 was a stressful year is an understatement. Many of us are looking forward to a less chaotic year in 2021 by making stress-reduction and relaxation a priority. Maybe you’ve been thinking of taking a few yoga classes or beginning a meditation practice. These are great options, and both have proven physical […]
McKittrick Canyon – Fall Foliage In West Texas
When you think of fabulous fall foliage displays, West Texas is probably the last place that comes to mind. Well, it’s time to think again and add McKittrick Canyon to your fall bucket list. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least visited parks in the national park system. Its remote location, 100 miles […]