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Did you know Big Bend National Park is the #4 rated place in the world to see the stars? This park is so stunning that on clear nights you can see the entire milky way with almost no light pollution. Recently, I checked stargazing off my bucket list and traveled between El Paso and Big Bend on a 5 hour winding road trip. On the way, I discovered all kinds of hidden gems and places worth visiting. In this guide you will find my favorite stops along the west Texas border. What's Included: • 2 Different Routes between El Paso & Big Bend National Park Recommendations In: • El Paso • Fort Davis • Marfa • Terlingua • and every stop in between + potential additional stops farther afield This trip was unforgettable for me and I hope it's something I can help others experience too. Most of West Texas is very rural, so I made sure to include the best advice I have for other people (like me) that are from large urban cities and other climate zones. PS- I visited during the heat wave of late summer 2023, I don't recommend. Consider visiting when it is cooler - it was 115 degrees when I was in town.

This is our Wild Wild West Road Trip in West Texas and New Mexico. We visited 4 National Parks on this trip and multiple state parks. This region is great for road trips because everything is in fairly good proximity. This is the culmination of 60-plus hours of research and work to save you time. We do this so you can enjoy the most important part which is the trip itself! We just finished a week-long road trip in West Texas and New Mexico and had an absolute blast. We wanted to take our trip and share with you guys all the dos and don'ts in the region. It is an extremely beautiful area full of mountains, deserts, rivers, sand dunes, and so much more. If you follow this guide I promise you this will be a trip of a lifetime and you will see some amazing experiences. If you want to take your own route that's fine use this as a great start to plan your epic adventure. You can't go wrong.  Tag us in the photos you take - we'd love to see your experience! @thejourneyest2016