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.

Chisos Mountains Summer Rain

Chisos Mountains Summer Rain

The Plan Chisos Mountains Summer Rain has been kind to the Chihuahuan desert in the Big Bend region of Texas. As of this writing, the Chisos Mountains have received 20% more rainfall this year than the average annual rainfall. This life giving bounty has resulted in an explosion of green. Water is abundant in the

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Chisos Mountain Summer Hike Loop

Chisos Mountain Summer Hike Loop – Big Bend National Park

As a followup to a June 2016 trip, I needed to make a Chisos Mountain Summer Hike Loop. My June trip left me wanting more. August is still a great time to go to Big Bend. There are no crowds, and it is the rainy season. The higher elevations of the Chisos Mountains are cooler

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Chisos Mountain Panoramas

On a recent trip to Big Bend National Park, I shot sequences that could be merged into Chisos Mountain Panoramas.  I stitched the panos using Adobe Lightroom.  I have used other software before to make panos. However the latest version of Lightroom does a pretty good job. I generated three Chisos Mountain Panoramas: Firstly is a

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