Critters
February 27, 2023
West Texans Are Learning What It Means to Live in Bear Country
Scientists are using GPS collars to gather surprising data—including on one bear that walked 35 miles to dumpster dive.
Terlingua
Politics & Policy
June 14, 2022
Farewell to the Last Frontier
For decades, Terlingua was a refuge for cowboys, wanderers, and weirdos. Now it’s an increasingly popular getaway for well-heeled urbanites.
News & Politics
May 26, 2022
As an Accuser Speaks Out, the Criminal Case Against Basecamp Terlingua Founder Is Dismissed
For the past two years, Shawna Graves has wanted anonymity. Now she’s sharing her story publicly.
Travel & Outdoors
April 14, 2022
(Trying to) Get Away From It All at the Lajitas Resort
Nestled by the majestic Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park, Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa gave me the recharge I needed. Until it didn’t.
Travel & Outdoors
December 3, 2020
Ten Great Vacation Rentals Vetted by Texas Monthly Writers
From a stargazing spot in Terlingua to a lakefront cabin in the Hill Country, these are a few of our writers’ favorite getaways.
Where To Stay Now
October 16, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Cozy, Retro Stay in Terlingua
Plus, a new art exhibit about the borderlands, a music compilation by many Texas artists, and Casa Colombia.
Being Texan
April 14, 2020
“We’re Prepared for Just About Anything That Comes”
On a remote property near Terlingua, a prepper community is thriving.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 19, 2019
DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ Thrives in the Heart of Terlingua’s Chili Country
After decades in the oil industry, nomadic pitmaster Don Baucham stakes his claim in remote West Texas.
Parks & Recs
January 3, 2019
Where to Rough It (or Not) In and Around Big Bend Ranch
Choose from campsites, a bunkhouse, or a luxury resort. (And ¡Viva Terlingua!)
The Texanist
January 27, 2018
The Texanist: Any Recommendations for a Big Bend Newbie?
A 39-year resident of Houston is gearing up for his first experience of the greatest road trip Texas has to offer.
The Culture
October 18, 2017
An Illustrated Look at the Terlingua Chili Cook-off
Drawing and eating at the Super Bowl of chili cook-offs.
Travel & Outdoors
October 27, 2016
The Best Bowl of Red
Celebrating fifty years of chili in Terlingua, home of the dueling cookoffs.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
Chili Relations
Food fight: The most ridiculous, overblown squabble this side of the legislature.
Where To Stay Now
October 12, 2012
Where To Stay Now 2012: The Ten Best New (Or Improved!) Texas Hotels
As a recent study of hotel booking trends pointed out, us Texans prefer to vacation in Texas. Since our last roundup of the state's most notable lodgings was in 2004, I thought it was high time to revisit the subject. So
Being Texan
May 31, 1996
The Last Refuge
For years the dusty outpost of Terlingua has been a magnet for renegades and loners looking for a haven from the modern world. No wonder the brother of the suspected Unabomber holed up there.