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 Desert and Springs are highlighted in this backcountry trip report from the Spring of 2010 Day 1 It was a little strange for me to make a trip without LGK, but I had a short window from work obligations, and decided to take the time while it was still possible. Drove out on […]
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I have decided to put together some reference documents for the Big Bend in a single place where they can be easily accessed. The scope will include maps, history, geology and biology. I have added a Bird checklist for the Park which seems to be of interest lately. More to come. Look at the Reference
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A view from the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co. Texas. A remote wilderness where solitude is the name of the game. The darkest skies in the lower 48, and hidden treasures around every turn.
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Big Bend Summer 2009 – Last Day Even though it was summer, it seems like most of our explorations had been in the lower elevations. We decided to make a trip into the high Chisos on our last day and enjoy the cooler conditions at elevation and see what the recent rainfall had done to
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Big Bend Summer 2009 Day 5 started as an easy morning with breakfast of S&E tacos. We planned to drive down to the West Entrance Rd. near the Maverick Rd. Entrance Station and hike in toward Tinaja Spring. We planned to follow the dike which comes close to the road, to a point as far North
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Big Bend Summer 2009 – Day 4. Cattail Falls After the hike to Tule LGK and I shot down to Study Butte and had showers. After we returned to the Chisos Basin to grab some dinner. The weather was clearing and we decided to try our luck at Dugout Wells again. It was pretty quiet,
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