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.
A few captures from the now defunct Big Bend National Park Webcam in the Basin and at Panther Junction. I used to enjoy keeping daily track on the weather from afar. Sometimes the photos even captured some of the wildlife, like the Raven in this shot. Unfortunately, the cams seemed to have fallen victim to funding […]
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Petals on the Lost Mine Trail Big Bend National Park -Summer 2007. The slopes adjacent to Lost mine trail explode with wildflowers after spring rains. During a wet summer the hills are alive with hummingbirds feeding on the bounty of nectar produced.
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Will there be Snow in the Big Bend Country? The view from the Panther Junction webcam looks ominous and the forecast talks of possible snow. Although not common, the Chisos see snow almost every winter. The accumulation is usually minimal and it quickly melts. Any precip this year is a welcome sight, the drought still
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Big Bend National Park photo calendar – Bigbendchat.com sponsors a member photo calendar every year about this time. It consists of 13 photos, voted on by the participants, compiled by the moderator, and sent off to the printer. This year, the Big Bend National Park photo calendar included one of my photos that is posted
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A fine November day in 2006 , found me on the edge of the South Rim Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. Rising to nearly 8,000 ft., the Chisos Mountains are a cooler and wetter island surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert. The view from the South Rim Chisos Mountains extends well into Mexico on
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I have put together a page of Elevation profiles for trails in Big Bend National Park. These profiles were generated from logged GPS files and exported from Garmin Mapsource© These Elevation profiles for trails in Big Bend National Park are great for planning or just keeping a record. Some of these are Round trip and
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