A Salute to Big Bend | February 2019
Texas Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 01/31/2019 05:30 PM CST
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Texas Highways: The Official Travel Magazine of Texas |
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Photo: Rob Decker; Patch: Lacy Van Court, Die Trying TX |
A SALUTE TO BIG BENDFEBRUARY 2019
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Photo: Rob Decker |
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Big Bend in Black & WhiteRob Decker’s black-and-white photographs of Big Bend National Park, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, are stark and stunning—just like the famed park. |
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Photo: Sean Fitzgerald |
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Big Bend for EveryoneThe remoteness and rough landscape of Big Bend National Park can be intimidating for first-time visitors, so we’ve compiled vacation ideas that are less intense, but just as rewarding. |
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Illustration: Edward Carey |
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Viva TerlinguaNew Texan Edward Carey travels to Terlingua for the first time and tells the story of this mysterious, lively ghost town through his words and signature illustrations. |
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Photo courtesy San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo |
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San Antonio Stock Show and RodeoFeb. 7-24As one of the highest-paying rodeos in the industry, San Antonio’s annual rodeo has become one of the city’s largest events, with more than 2 million visitors each year. Attractions include the Texas Wildlife Expo, pony rides, and a Cowboy Boot Camp where kids can learn to lasso and milk a cow. |
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Texas State Travel GuideThe 2019 Travel Guide features Texas history, arts and culture, music, food, shopping, sports, family activities and the outdoors, plus information on more than 450 cities and 3,000 attractions. |
Show Us What Traveling in Texas Looks Like To YouSubmit your 5-minute travel-themed documentary to Denton's Thin Line Fest for a chance at a $2,000 cash prize + a luxury trip to Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center in Port Aransas. |
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The Latest on Texashighways.com |
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With shutdown over, Big Bend and other national parks reopen » |
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The inspiring story behind Big Bend National Park’s founding 6 days after D-Day » |
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One artist’s mission to make Rankin the most painted town in Texas » |
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An East Coaster learns to live in (and love) the wide-open space of West Texas » |
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A Q&A With Big Bend National Park's new superintendent Bob Krumenaker » |
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Tea With Texas Heroes |
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Hand-thrown in Austin by studio potter Ryan Lucier of Rhyno Clayworks. |
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