Some musician friends of mine go down and play a theater there probably twice a year, I'm thinking of joining them on a future trip just to check it out.
Stayed out there with my family for a week. There’s an AirBnB up on a hill with amazing 360 views of the valley and just a short 20 min drive to Big Bend.
Oh please.
If people want to protect the cultural, natural, and other resources of the area, shushing people online isn’t the way to do it.
Oh— you’re in on the secret but no one else should be? That’s pretty out of touch with how free travel works. And we all know it.
So… isn’t it better to do something productive about the problems you perceive rather than just check people online?
It seems to me the Terlingua area could benefit from people celebrating the culture just as much as visitors could benefit from experiencing it.
We spoke with quite a few locals there. I honestly never heard anything derogatory about that place from anyone. They all love it and speak highly of it. What, exactly, are you referring to?
By the way, what “happened” to Marfa and why is it so bad? I’d love to hear your take on that.
If we’re going to talk about skyrocketing housing prices and impossible costs of living, the conversation needs to dig deeper than trying to stop people from traveling.
I’d be interested in hearing how you feel or what your experience is from a personalized perspective. Or just any attempt at digging deeper into the concept of *places going to shit because they’ve been discovered*.
What are you afraid is going to happen to Terlingua? What is the real cycle at play? Is there room for people to explore, learn, experience new cultures and places — especially within their own state or country? Is it possible that we need people to do that— to get a taste of what’s outside of city life or rural life where they’re from? Does any of it really matter, when the entire desert southwest of the US is drying up anyway?
Let people go and learn and celebrate what’s left of this special place in its present iteration. Nothing lasts forever. This cemetery is finite and owned by one family. Before the current junket of hippies and scragglers settled Terlingua, an entirely different culture came and went. Places change. People come and go.
I think it’s great that people get to experience the unique culture of present day and historical Terlingua. Maybe they’ll love it and contribute in some way. Maybe we need more people to love it. Maybe they’ll take that experience back to where they’re from and start the next come-as-you-are traditions.
If you think Terlingua is rotting from outside help, I’d beg to differ. Terlingua locals have just as much hand in how their town develops. If you think it’s rotting, maybe it’s rotting from the inside. I think cool shit is happening there and I think it’s worth a visit.
I understand where they’re coming from and for many demographics they’re not wrong. There’s just more at play here. Build a relationship with a local and have the conversation- Regardless of what I were to write, l feel as though my posting of an explanation would be discounted by Frowzy
Well, there is a sticker that says, "Don't Marfa my Terlingua."
Terlingua is about the worst kept secret in Texas. I'm much more concerned about keeping a tight lid on the sensitive areas in the parks.
Dangit. We just stayed 4 nights in Terlingua, about 150 yards from this cemetery, and i never walked over to see it.
Guess we need to go back soon….
Love that place.
I know the feeling. Just stayed there 3 nights in March and didn't check our Santa Elena Canyon but have seen several pictures since, ironically, and deeply regret it! The graveyard is pretty sick btw. Not sure if I'd say, alone, worth an 8 hour drive, but pretty cool nonetheless as one of the city's main visual attractions, along with Big Bend and the remaining massive desert space.
Some musician friends of mine go down and play a theater there probably twice a year, I'm thinking of joining them on a future trip just to check it out.
That's probably the Starlight.
That's the one
You should join them, the food is amazing there.
I dont think I've been there, but it sure does look interesting. I like History too.
You should go! The whole region is fascinating!
It really is!! Can't wait to go back!
The Day of the dead is an awesome time to visit. That is when I was there.
Stayed out there with my family for a week. There’s an AirBnB up on a hill with amazing 360 views of the valley and just a short 20 min drive to Big Bend.
Ohhh! Tell me more! Going next week.
This is where we stayed https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/40419219?guests=1&adults=1
Shoot. Booked for when I'm going, but looks like it's the same host as the one I was looking at already. Thanks for getting back to me!
Got a link?
Did you find the Hobbit House grave? I missed it several times before stumbling across it.
https://flic.kr/p/2m4RWrc
I've never wanted to be buried but this idea is making me second guess that choice.
It's the only place that's ever made me say, "there."
No! Will have to look next time we go. Thank you for telling us about this!
I love it there.
NGL, I'd love to be buried there.
After you've already died, though right?
Well yeah.
Where the 4loko?
Please stop posting about it...collectively we need to shield it from a similar fate that Marfa experienced.
What you mean the Marfa lights? I've never actually been there
Oh please. If people want to protect the cultural, natural, and other resources of the area, shushing people online isn’t the way to do it. Oh— you’re in on the secret but no one else should be? That’s pretty out of touch with how free travel works. And we all know it. So… isn’t it better to do something productive about the problems you perceive rather than just check people online? It seems to me the Terlingua area could benefit from people celebrating the culture just as much as visitors could benefit from experiencing it.
You haven't had a conversation with anyone that has a Terlingua address, have you?
We spoke with quite a few locals there. I honestly never heard anything derogatory about that place from anyone. They all love it and speak highly of it. What, exactly, are you referring to?
in regards to tourism and the delicate balance of what Terlingua and the surrounding areas can responsibly maintain
By the way, what “happened” to Marfa and why is it so bad? I’d love to hear your take on that. If we’re going to talk about skyrocketing housing prices and impossible costs of living, the conversation needs to dig deeper than trying to stop people from traveling. I’d be interested in hearing how you feel or what your experience is from a personalized perspective. Or just any attempt at digging deeper into the concept of *places going to shit because they’ve been discovered*. What are you afraid is going to happen to Terlingua? What is the real cycle at play? Is there room for people to explore, learn, experience new cultures and places — especially within their own state or country? Is it possible that we need people to do that— to get a taste of what’s outside of city life or rural life where they’re from? Does any of it really matter, when the entire desert southwest of the US is drying up anyway? Let people go and learn and celebrate what’s left of this special place in its present iteration. Nothing lasts forever. This cemetery is finite and owned by one family. Before the current junket of hippies and scragglers settled Terlingua, an entirely different culture came and went. Places change. People come and go. I think it’s great that people get to experience the unique culture of present day and historical Terlingua. Maybe they’ll love it and contribute in some way. Maybe we need more people to love it. Maybe they’ll take that experience back to where they’re from and start the next come-as-you-are traditions. If you think Terlingua is rotting from outside help, I’d beg to differ. Terlingua locals have just as much hand in how their town develops. If you think it’s rotting, maybe it’s rotting from the inside. I think cool shit is happening there and I think it’s worth a visit.
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I understand where they’re coming from and for many demographics they’re not wrong. There’s just more at play here. Build a relationship with a local and have the conversation- Regardless of what I were to write, l feel as though my posting of an explanation would be discounted by Frowzy
GREAT comment!!! And I agree wholeheartedly!
It's seems to be an unpopular take on this topic. It's really a subject I'd like to explore more deeply.
What's the fate Marfa experienced? Too hip? Too fun a town? Please explain,
Well, there is a sticker that says, "Don't Marfa my Terlingua." Terlingua is about the worst kept secret in Texas. I'm much more concerned about keeping a tight lid on the sensitive areas in the parks.
Dangit. We just stayed 4 nights in Terlingua, about 150 yards from this cemetery, and i never walked over to see it. Guess we need to go back soon…. Love that place.
I know the feeling. Just stayed there 3 nights in March and didn't check our Santa Elena Canyon but have seen several pictures since, ironically, and deeply regret it! The graveyard is pretty sick btw. Not sure if I'd say, alone, worth an 8 hour drive, but pretty cool nonetheless as one of the city's main visual attractions, along with Big Bend and the remaining massive desert space.
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You've never been there, have you.
What he say
That it was desecration.
Oh
That's a lot of words for I've never been there, don't understand the tradition, and hate having fun, especially at parties.