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 National Park Photo album from the Fall of 2012 This page is a compilation of each day of my Fall 2012 Trip to Big Bend and contains revealing Big Bend National Park Photos
Big Bend Fall 2012 – Photo Album Read More »
Trip Report Update Big Bend. I took the morning to do a bit of breakfast and then to capture sunrise over Rio Grande Village. The sky was cloudless. But the early morning light helped some otherwise blah photos. After leaving the village area, I decided to drive the Old Ore Road from south to north.
Trip Report Update Big Bend – Nov 01 – 2012 Read More »
I wasn’t sure of what I wanted to do until I awoke this morning and decided then that a day hike. A Loop around the South Rim was the plan. I started out early in the dark under headlamp and reached the SW Rim by 10:00. It was a long day and my knees will
Trip Report Update Big Bend – Oct 31 2012 – Loop around the South Rim Read More »
Big Bend National Park today consisted of and early morning trip to the desert to shoot some sunrise hoodoo pictures. Additionally a trip on the Juniper Canyon road to check out some springs west of Glenn Spring. After shooting the hoodoos north of Panther Junction, I drove the Glenn Spring Road until turning west on
Trip Report update Big Bend National Park Oct 30, 2012 Read More »
Trip Report – Big Bend Oct 29 2012 – Spent a cold night (39 F) in the Basin, but awoke refreshed and ready. I had fresh GROUND coffee. (I brought a coffee grinder and some good beans) But I had to use the electrical outlet in the restroom because my inverter in my truck wouldn’t
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I always write Trip Reports – Big Bend when I make the journey. So here is the beginning. After launching out of Houston this morning I arrived this afternoon. It wasn’t what I had planned for this week, but it will make do. The images on this page are from day one of my journey
Trip Report – Big Bend – Oct 28th 2012…..sort of, or will be soon enough Read More »