Justine Harrington

From where to sleep, where to hike, and how to ride into Mexico on horseback (really!), this guide has everything you need to know about Big Bend.

I interviewed the Blanton Museum's new curator of Latin American art, Vanessa Davidson.

Read for: 30th birthday angst, mini-rants about public wilderness in Texas, tech detoxes, and desert nudity.

People are aching to be outside in our national parks. But is it safe to do so?

The best cure for wedding anxiety? Planning a walking honeymoon through Provence.

Picture this: You’re standing on soft green grass, swaying gently to the jaunty sounds of live alt-country music. As the light begins to turn buttery and warm, your friend hands you a tequila-spiked Topo Chico and you look around at the crowd, at everyone’s faces aglow with gratitude for the moment. No, you’re not hallucinating—you’re at the Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love.

In the land of BBQ, brisket, and beef tacos, these are the spots that vegans and vegetarians need to know about.

With plans for a national park trek stymied, a hiker finds a satisfying alternative at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Bordering the San Juan Islands west of Bellingham, Lummi Island may be lesser-known than its popular neighbors, but it’s a true Northwest gem.

These are all the must-see parks, preserves, and monuments in the Lone Star State.

Plus, the brands you should try.

A guide to all the best literary attractions, independent bookstores, and libraries in the capital of the Lone Star State.

You know all about the Alamo, Austin's "weirdness", and Dallas's big-hair glitz and glamour, but what about the rest of Texas?

Read on to find out more about each mission, the trail, where to stay in San Antonio, and other need-to-know info before your trip.