Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

Chris Ruggia
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Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

WINNER of the Best Travel Destination Podcast in Texas (WHAT!?!) by the Texas Travel Awards in 2022, this little podcast from little old Alpine offers discussion and news on travel to Alpine and the Big Bend region of Texas. Nature, Art, Music, Friendly Communities and more!

  1. DEC 13

    National Historic Sites in the Big Bend

    Chris talks with Fort Davis NHS Chief of Interpretation Chelsea Rios and Blackwell School NHS Visual Information Specialist Tori Villareal about these two flagship destinations in the Big Bend region. When can you see Fort Davis in all the trappings of a Victorian Christmas? What are the latest developments at Blackwell, one of the nation's newest National Park Service units? Listen and find out!!!

    24 min

  2. DEC 1

    2024 Christmas Events in Alpine

    Chris talks with the Alpine Visitor Center's Heather Yadon and Historic Alpine's Wendy Little about the extensive menu of holiday events in Alpine this month, from Santa to Music to Shopping to Tree Lightings to Parades and more. One highlight is the new "Navidad en los Adobes" historic tour of adobe homes and churches, with a presentation on the history of adobe in the region at The Ritchey. Tickets are available at https://historicalpine.org/ NOTE: Since this recording, Doug Moreland's Cowboy Christmas Ball at the Granada Theatre has been moved from Friday, Dec 20 to Saturday, Dec 21 (right after the Christmas Parade)

    22 min

  3. NOV 15

    Alpine's Artwalk 2024!

    Chris talks with Artwalk Director Lance Johnson and Kerri Blackman about the latest installments of West Texas' longest-running arts festival, coming up Nov 22-23.

    24 min

  4. NOV 1

    Big Bend Outdoors in the Fall and Winter: Davis Mountains State Park

    Chris talks with Interpretive Ranger Charlie Ewing of Davis Mountains State Park (https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/davis-mountains) about the expanded opportunities for outdoor adventure in the Big Bend region's cooler months. Plus we get an update on what's going on with Indian Lodge!

    21 min

  5. OCT 18

    Fall/Winter Preview, Farmers Market and more!

    Chris welcomes Heather Yadon back to the podcast to talk about some upcoming events, the new home of the Saturday Farmers Market, the latest from the Alpine Visitor Center – and an Alpine Restaurant Update!

    21 min

  6. OCT 5

    Feature Film Production in Alpine and the Big Bend

    Chris talks with Producers Chris Sibley and Tyler Savage, whose new feature film, "Marfa Lights" is currently underway in Alpine and Marfa. What does it take to make a movie in the Big Bend? And it might not even be too late to jump on screen yourself! Listen to find out more!

    26 min

  7. SEP 21

    Big Bend National Park Artist in Residence

    This episode is a table-turner! Chris missed the episode from two weeks ago because he was in Big Bend National Park, serving a turn as the park's Artist in Residence. So for this episode, Chris invites his friend Tim Johnson (owner of the Marfa Book Company and organizer of the annual Agave Festival) to be the interviewer! Tim and Chris discuss the park's art residency program, Chris' wildlife artwork, and the projects he worked on in the park. You can see Chris's artwork at https://chrisruggia.com/ and get a free illustrated e-book on Black Bears in the Big Bend.

    30 min

  8. AUG 23

    SRSU Rodeo with Coach CJ Aragon

    Rodeo Week at Sul Ross State University is coming up Sep 24-28, 2024! Chris talks with Rodeo Coach CJ Aragon about the origins of the cattle drive across campus(!!) and the ins and outs of some of the most dangerous rodeo events. What's the best technique for wrestling a steer to the ground? What's CJ's #1 tip if you decide you want to ride a bull? Listen and find out!

    24 min
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WINNER of the Best Travel Destination Podcast in Texas (WHAT!?!) by the Texas Travel Awards in 2022, this little podcast from little old Alpine offers discussion and news on travel to Alpine and the Big Bend region of Texas. Nature, Art, Music, Friendly Communities and more!

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