History Comes Alive on a Weekend Getaway in San Elizario
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Road Trips

History Comes Alive on a Weekend Getaway in San Elizario

Art, history, and simple delights converge at the end of El Paso’s mission trail

A Trek Across the ‘Swinging Bridge’ of San Saba County
A suspension bridge made of wire and wood illuminated by orange lighting

Road Trips

A Trek Across the ‘Swinging Bridge’ of San Saba County

Spanning the Colorado River, the Regency Suspension Bridge is one of the last of its kind in the Lone Star State

Preserving the Remains of an El Paso Ghost Town
A large cemetery with many white crosses in the ground in front of large mountains

History

Preserving the Remains of an El Paso Ghost Town

Volunteers are working to restore Smelter Cemetery, the remnants of the city's historic industrial region

An Insider’s Guide to El Paso, Texas’ Singular City
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Culture

An Insider’s Guide to El Paso, Texas’ Singular City

At the intersection of the U.S. and Mexico, the Sun City is a nexus of cultures and countries

A long hallway with white walls filled with art

Road Trips

History Comes Alive on a Weekend Getaway in San Elizario

A suspension bridge made of wire and wood illuminated by orange lighting

Road Trips

A Trek Across the ‘Swinging Bridge’ of San Saba County

A large cemetery with many white crosses in the ground in front of large mountains

History

Preserving the Remains of an El Paso Ghost Town

The city of El Paso at sunrise, with downtown visible and mountains ascending behind the large buildings

Culture

An Insider’s Guide to El Paso, Texas’ Singular City

Destinations

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Texas State Travel Guide

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Piney Woods

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Gulf Coast

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