Links This page contains a list of links to other sites that may prove useful. :: Flights :: BMI - we flew with BMI, tickets are usually cheaper booking directly with them. Expedia - searches all airlines, came up with a slightly better deal than BMI's site. Airline-Network - another useful site for searching flights from several operators. SideStep - a useful tool that compares various prices. SeatGuru - provides a comparison of legroom, in-flight entertainment, etc. Airline Quality Rating - provides annual reports on US-operated airlines. :: Accommodation :: Priceline - never pay rack rates again; save up to 50% (or more) with opaque bidding. TripAdvisor - fantastic site where people provide reviews of hotels (and much more). Hyatt - my new favourite chain of hotels - the one in Austin was fantastic. Westin - a close second, there isn't a great deal to choose between the two. Marriott - we only stayed in one JW Marriott (Houston), no complaints about it. Chisos Mining Co Motel - one of a number of small motels in Terlingua. Holland Hotel - homepage of the Holland Hotel, a quaint historical hotel in Alpine. :: Hiking :: NPS - the official National Park Service website. Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept - official site, provides info on all State Parks in Texas. Log of Outer Mountain Loop - a good trip report on the hike in Big Bend N.P. TexasHiking - provides info, difficulty ratings, etc. on various hikes in Texas. SummitPost - Guadalupe Peak - information on the highest point in Texas. :: Campsites :: Holy Ghost Campsite - information on the Holy Ghost group site in Santa Fe N.F. :: Miscellaneous :: Desert Sports - we rented our canoe (for Big Bend N.P.) from this company Rio Grande Adventures - another company offering outdoor rentals, also in Terlingua Carlsbad Caverns Tours - a list of all the guided tours available in Carlsbad Caverns. The Big Texan - the Big Texan steak ranch, home of the free 72oz steak. Terra Galleria - photography site with some truly amazing National Park photographs. Roadside America - lists quirky attractions; reminded us to visit Cadillac Ranch. The American Southwest - very comprehensive with lots of photos and information.