Alpine, TX

united states

Alpine is a high desert town in West Texas that serves as a gateway to Big Bend National Park. Located along US Highway 90 between San Antonio and El Paso, it sits at 4,500 feet elevation where cooler temperatures break from typical Texas heat. The town hosts Sul Ross State University and provides services for ranchers and park visitors. Alpine's Museum of the Big Bend contains extensive regional artifacts covering everything from Native American culture to the Mexican Revolution.