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 Chisos Mountain Snow is an uncommon event in the National Park. Winters are generally mild, with periods of cold weather and occasional snow. On rare occasions, snow or ice can close the road into the Chisos Basin for a short time. During a recent trip to Big Bend, the uncommon occurred. Ice and snow, […]
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Big Bend National Park Postscript – The Long Way Home At the end of each trip I’ve ever taken to Big Bend, it always seems that the departure involves a flurry of activity. A preview of the return to the world we live in every day. Meanwhile packing up, putting things in their proper place,
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Big Bend Black Bears are always good to see on any trip to Big Bend National Park.They are a sign of a return to the past prior to extirpation. Before I get to the bears, I want to add a few other parcels to my recent visit to Big Bend. Day 1 Upper Oak Spring
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Bell Spring Big Bend National Park is a place that has long caught my attention while looking at maps of the west side of the Chisos Mountains. In addition this area of the park holds numerous springs and seeps and in my estimation, is rarely visited. I awoke to the early twilight turning the night
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The Plan It was my intention to make my way to the top of Burro Mesa Big Bend National Park for two reasons. The primary goal was to cross the mesa. Secondly to see if there was a feasible path from the mesa, through Hambly Spring. Additionally down to the desert to the west. If
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The Plan Muskhog Spring Big Bend National Park was the latest in my quest to visit as many springs as possible in the park. It was a very hot morning in the desert. The hike started with a drive to the Old Ore Road, by way of the Dagger Flat road. The Hike After about
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