2022 TEXAS BUCKET LIST
As the calendar flips to a new year, we can’t help but feel cautiously optimistic about 2022. The last two years have felt like a roller coaster ride, plunging us into isolation, then offering a glimpse of normalcy before swerving into uncertainty once more. But here we stand, blinking into a new horizon. The sun is just rising. The paths are clearer. And we’re ready to hit the road (while following destination recommended COVID protocols, of course). We’re excited to explore new attractions—like a revitalized park in downtown Austin—and revisit old favorites, like oyster shacks on the coast and high school football games on Friday nights. Lest the possibilities overwhelm, we’ve curated 22 bucket-list items to make the most of your year in travel. Time to hit the road.
REDISCOVER BOQUILLAS
When the pandemic started, the federal government closed the international crossing between Big Bend National Park and the Mexican village of Boquillas. Twenty months later, the Boquillas Crossing reopened, allowing park visitors to cross with a passport and $3 entry fee. The quaint town of 300, which depends almost entirely on tourism, was hit hard by the closing, though local outfitter Boquillas Adventures raised money to help provide some relief. Now that the crossing is open, regular traffic will hopefully help the hamlet bounce back financially. The Boquillas International Ferry offers boat rides across the Rio Grande. From the
