Big Bend National Park
Bend National Park is the repository for many of my posts over the years. Trip reports, photos and observations of a little known corner of Texas.
The 1,200 sq mile park ranges in altitude from about 1,800 feet at the Rio Grande River along the river to Emory Peak in the Chisos Mountains at 7,832 feet. The climate varies with altitude and geology throughout the park. As a result the the park harbors exceptional diversity in plant and animal habitats and species. Some species are found nowhere else in the United States. Many species more typical of Northern Mexico are park residents and visitors.
The Rio Grande River defines the southern border of both the United States and the national park. It offers additional habitat for the region’s wildlife and lifegiving water. In additional it provides additional recreational opportunities for rafting, kayaking and canoeing.
Big Bend National Park is rich in cultural diversity too. The historical significance of this border park is evident everywhere. From prehistory to the ranching legacy, evidence abounds.
Dark skies, solitude and countless vistas make Big Bend National Park a premier location for those who chose it.
Join me and visit through my camera lens and posts. It your interest is piqued, make a journey to the Big Bend on the Rio Grande.
Big Bend Fall 2006 Trip Images from Fall 06
Big Bend Fall 2006 Trip Images captured during a visit to Big Bend National Park. This collection covers a wide area of the park. It include The Chisos Mountains South Rim, Ore Terminal Trail, and Cattail Falls. Additional information on these areas can be found by browsing Trip Reports.
Chisos Mountain Summer Hike
The Plan I needed to make a Chisos Mountain summer hike. My last trip was in the winter and I have been feeling the call of the mountains recently. Summer is a great time to go to Big Bend. There are no crowds, and the monsoonal flow brings moisture to the desert. The higher elevations of
Bullock Museum Photo Contest
The Contest Bullock Museum Photo Contest – In honor of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the National Park Service, the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas is sponsoring an exhibition highlighting Big Bend National Park. The exhibition will present artifacts and photographs that the showcase the beauty of Texas’ most treasured jewel. The museum has reached
Big Bend Winter Hike
The Plan A Big Bend Winter Hike can be a great way to start the New Year. With this in mind, I headed out of Houston with my youngest daughter in early January 2016. The plan was to drive as far as Seminole Canyon, spend the night and visit the Fate Bell Shelter Rock Art site. Added
West Texas Hummingbirds
Some of the least understood populations of birds in the nation are West Texas Hummingbirds. As a result under the cooperation of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, West Texas Avian Research, and Perky Pet Feeders, a live webcam is currently operating in the Trans-Pecos area of Texas. The camera is located on private property in the Davis