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.
After my short hike on Sunday, I met up with Robert and his friend Mitch. They were planning a long distance, multi-day backpacking trip and I was going to assist them in the logistics of getting a vehicle to their exit point and ferrying them back to their starting point on Monday morning. We met for […]
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Big Bend Feb 2013 – The Desert. About 6 weeks ago, I looked at the tour calendar of the Rock Art Foundation and saw the opportunity to combine a trip to the Halo Shelter with a trip farther west to Big Bend. I hadn’t been there since my Fall 2012 trip, and it was about time for
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Big Bend Feb 2013 – The Desert and a Mountain I just returned from a week long trip to Seminole Canyon TX and Big Bend National Park. I have a lot of photos to go through and post, plus a trip report is in order. It will take some time, but here are a few
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A few from Big Bend. Images from Feb 2013 Likewise a quick post, to clean up and process later. Foremost these images are of sights that are common place west of the Pecos. Brilliant sunrises, life and death in the desert and alien landscapes. In addition secret springs and canyons with surprises around every turn.
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In Big Bend National Park, along the southwest slopes of Emory Peak, is a small grove of Texas quaking aspens. The southernmost stand in the United States. These trees are the last few remnants from ancient, wetter times thousands of years ago. You can find Texas quaking aspen trees in only a few places in
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A Trip Report Big Bend is always something I do, so here it is. I was not ready to leave yet, and could have easily enjoyed a few more days, but duty called and I packed up to head east at 07:45. There had been no clouds all week in the area and sunrise and
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