Chris talks with Bill Adams and Matthew Hewitt of the Borderlands Research Institute about a new event that BRI and Visit Alpine are planning for Saturday, February 3: Wildlife Day in Alpine!

The event will be a full day with lots of free opportunities to learn about and celebrate our non-human friends and neighbors in the Big bend region. Don't miss it! https://visitalpinetx.com/wildlifeday

Chris talks with Big Bend National Park Chief of Interpretation Tom VandenBerg about wintertime hiking in and out of The Park. What's the difference between summer and winter hiking? In the winter you can comfortably visit areas of the lower desert that can be downright hazardous in the midday of summer – January is a great time to try out some of those desert hikes you might have been shying away from!

Chris is joined by David Keller (co-owner) and Mateo Mares (manager/co-operator/music boss) of The Ritchey – a beloved hangout and music venue recently re-opened in one of Alpine's oldest buildings – and they talk history, community and music!

Chris and Heather talk with Abbey Branch, President of Historic Alpine, about the slate of festive events in Alpine for the holiday season. Dec 1 & 2 is "Christmas in Alpine", with special events for shopping, treats, music and community fellowship. Then on Dec. 16, the Alpine Christmas Parade takes to the streets. Get more schedule information at https://visitalpinetx.com/christmas/

Chris talks with Kerri Blackman and John Davis, the founders of ArtWalk, Alpine's largest celebration of the arts! This year is the 30th annual event and it includes an Art Car exhibition and parade. Nov. 17 & 18, 2023 (always the weekend before Thanksgiving)

Heather Returns! Chris talks with Heather Yadon about goings on at the Alpine Visitor Center, and she answers the TWO MOST-ASKED QUESTIONS from Alpine visitors! What are they? Listen and find out!

Chris talks with Marjie Scott, the Empress of Theatre (no – wait – she's the Chair of Visual and Performing Arts) at Sul Ross State University. They discuss the upcoming production of David Mamet's Oleanna and the department's upcoming projects for the Spring and Summer, as well as a recent Hispanic Heritage Symposium and the ever-popular Alpine Historic Ghost Tour!

Tickets and schedules at bit.ly/sulross-theatre

Chris talks with Interpretive Ranger Charlie Ewing about Davis Mountains State Park and Indian Lodge, their beautiful mountain setting and a bit about their history, with structures built by the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps.

Chris talks with Big Bend Ranch State Park Interpreter Layla Spurlock about what's new in the biggest state park in Texas! In addition to some highlights of visiting the Park, learn about three upcoming events (in October, November and December 2023) that will be celebrating the 100 Year anniversary of Texas's State Parks program.

Chris talks with Museum of the Big Bend Director Mary Bones and Trappings of Texas Premier Artist Alice Leese about this year's edition of the nation's longest-running exhibit & sale of contemporary western art & cowboy gear.