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TERLINGUA, TX


Three Years: Sobriety Rocks
Three years ago, I made a decision that changed the entire trajectory of my life and it wasn’t just moving to Terlingua, buying a pizza place, or building new businesses. It was quitting drinking. I didn’t quit because I hit rock bottom. I didn’t quit because something catastrophic happened. I quit because I was tired. Tired of feeling anxious. Tired of waking up foggy. Tired of seeing photos of myself and not feeling like the woman I knew I could be. Most of all, I was tired

Mallory Mundy
7 hours ago2 min read


Mesa De Anguila - Worth the Climb?
Some hikes don’t ease you in and that’s exactly why I love the Mesa de Anguila Trail. This trail is a full-body, lungs-burning, legs-on-fire kind of workout, and it rewards every step with some of the most stunning views in the Big Bend region. One of the best parts? The trailhead is located right in Lajitas, which makes it incredibly accessible if you’re staying nearby. From here, the Mesa de Anguila trail can technically take you all the way to Santa Elena Canyon, but for t

Mallory Mundy
5 days ago2 min read


My Biggest Mistakes as a Business Owner
No one talks enough about the mistakes, only the wins. But if I’m being honest, my biggest growth as a business owner didn’t come from what I did right. It came from what I did wrong. One of my earliest mistakes was trying to do everything myself. I thought being a good owner meant being involved in every detail, every decision, every problem. What it actually did was slow growth, create burnout, and keep me stuck in the weeds instead of leading. Learning to delegate and trus

Mallory Mundy
Jan 312 min read


Camino De Santiago - Portugese Way 2025
Camino De Santiago - Portuguese Route This summer, we embarked on a life-changing adventure: the Camino de Santiago. Andy & I are very grateful that we're at the point where we can take a month off from our business to travel. The Camino was something that we recently started researching. Our friend from Terlingua did the French route, and as we watched his journey, we were hooked (and booked). The trip began with an overnight flight from Dallas to Madrid. We then caught a f

Mallory Mundy
Jan 287 min read
Out here in Terlingua, Texas, the stars shine brighter, the trails run deeper, and life slows down just enough to feel real. This blog is your guide to hiking Big Bend, chasing desert sunsets, and building a life around amazing places. Whether you're chasing freedom or carving out your own path, you're in the right place
Entrepreneur, restaurant owner, creator, and desert storyteller. I write about building a life you love, from small-town business lessons to hiking Big Bend, chasing dreams, and finding happiness in the hard work.





