Big Bend National Park is located in a remote corner of west Texas, so getting there can be a challenge, but it’s definitely worth it.
The 895-km drive to Big Bend National Park takes 10–11 hours from our Dallas home. My husband and I stopped on our way there to spend a memorable night in the small town of Marathon, (population 430). Why Marathon? The Gage Hotel, a lovingly restored former railroad hotel built in 1927, is now a popular tourist destination. Major draws are the 12 Gage, a critically acclaimed gourmet restaurant, and the White Buffalo Bar, featuring “best in Texas” Margaritas.
