Judson Vail

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  • Jun 23, 2026
    As a young man I set out from Austin to Montana. I was in search of open spaces and big skies, remote wonder, Western transcendence. I was also running away from a breakup, and...
  • Apr 16, 2026
    I head east on a warm November day to the Texas A&M Forest Service office in La Grange to meet forester Logan McMillan. With rosy cheeks and a long, dark beard, McMillan looks to...