You'll go to more places than you can shake a stick at in this Texas-sized journey of sights ranging from Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo to Space Center Houston--and we remember the Alamo. Whether you're craving a cowboy roundup, some good Tex-Mex food, or a moment to appreciate the wildflowers, this is for you.
Michelle Branson grew up in north Texas, graduated from SMU, and married a Texas boy. The Navy took them all over, and they now live in northern Utah with their daughters. She edits books for a living.
Kev Brockschmidt is an illustrator working primarily in games and children's educational materials. He has twenty years of experience as a professional artist. He currently lives near Seattle.