Rode one of the electric mountain bikes around Marfa Memorial Day weekend. It's the perfect way to…read moresee the town! Rob the owner was extremely helpful and knowledgeable as well. The bike handled all of the dirt roads and alleys easily and the hills felt non-existent!

Rob was super accommodating and friendly; he also set us up on a great route. We had a very fun…read moretime and got to see a beautiful sunset over a desert ranch. Great way to get around the area!

We were 8K miles and 9 days into the 2019 Iron Butt Rally (11 days 11K miles) when we got a…read moreun-pluggable flat tire in TX near the Mexico border. In order to stay in the rally, we needed to get the tire fixed ASAP and get back on the road. We called a dozen shops (car & motorcycle repair) within a 100 mile radius and Alpine saved the day. They offered to come get us, but we already had AAA on the way. They had a tire in stock and were ready when we rolled up. They got the bike on the lift and replaced the tire quickly. They were super friendly and eager to help and helped us secure a place as finishers in the 2019 IBR.

The owner was so nice to come help me install a tire so I can drive my way back to Dallas. It's…read moreSunday and most small business are supposed to be closed. But they didn't turn me down with my urgent request. Tire was blown off completely. And they replaced the spare with a used tire. Thank you guys!

It was a long shot, but I dropped by because I'd broken my front brake hours before leaving for a…read moretrip where I planned to MTB for several days in Lajitas and the State Park. The owner found a used 4 piston brake in the back that got the job done and sold it to me for more than a fair price. But tangent to that, he volunteered a wealth of knowledge about the local trails. A true enthusiast of his trade.

Knowledgeable steady source of equipment for the adventures of a lifetime. Kind good humored chill…read morefolks.

Big Bend Ranch State Park tends to get overlooked when compared to its big brother Big Bend…read moreNational Park. I myself was guilty of this (and still am to some extent) on my 1st 2 visits to the region. On this 3rd visit, I made it a point to spend a day in the State Park. However, I only explored the river road section from Lajitas to Presidio. I didn't go deeper into the more mountainy region of the park. Here are some of the points I explored. Barton Warnock Visitor's Center- This is where you pay your fee to enter the park, if you aren't stopping to see things then you don't have to pay. It's only like 5.00 per person so don't be a cheapskate. There is a gift shop to get your refrigerator magnet or t-shirt plus a little garden area and small museum about the region. Contraband Movie set- This is about 45 minutes down the scenic river road from Barton Warnock VC. Beware of free-range cattle! It's just a little place to stretch your legs and check out a few buildings used for filming a few B-movies. Plus, there is a few picnic tables if you want to eat by the river. Closed Canyon Trail- 15-20 minutes from Contraband Movie Set. This was the highlight of the day for me. It's only like a 2-mile round trip hike over mostly flat ground through a gorgeous canyon. The canyon is much much cooler (temperature not hipness) than outside the canyon. There is a little (really little) rock scramble to get over before there is a sign that just says, "The end". Hoodoos Trail- This is only about 5-10 mins from Closed Canyon, so we did it on the way back from Presidio. The Hoodoos is said to be a 1.1-mile roundtrip trail but it's all open so there is not a real defined trail that I could see. So you can just walk around the cool looking rock formations and Rio Grande river and take in the nature. There is also a drive-up overlook if you don't want to walk Fort Leaton State Historic Site- 30 mins from Hoodoos. Cool historic fort that wasn't for military use. It was just a family who wanted a spot along the route to El Paso to sell goods and protect his family. Cool place to walk around and take pictures and learn about the region in a different time. Highly recommend the ride from Lajitas to Presidio. Plenty of points of interest along the route and places to grab a bite once in Presidio. Next time I will make may way more into the interior of the park.

Big Bend Ranch State Park is rugged, remote, and absolutely stunning. With dramatic canyons, vast…read moredesert landscapes, and abundant wildlife, it offers a true backcountry adventure. Less crowded than the national park, it's perfect for hikers, photographers, and solitude seekers. Be prepared this is wild Texas at its finest.