Texans seem to love Alaska. The lure of wide open spaces and independent people runs common through both cultures. As a result I have always had Alaska on my bucket list. Despite travelling for many years and visiting six continents, I never made it to Alaska. This was all about to change. In December of […]
Hiking Big Bend National Park can be tame or as challenging as one could ask for. This report details a week of both with the focus being on off-trail experiences. The Plan Normally I would avoid Hiking Big Bend National Park during Spring Break. This year my daughter wanted to do something and Big Bend
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
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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The Plan I needed to make a Chisos Mountain summer hike. My last trip was in the winter and I have been feeling the call of the mountains recently. Summer is a great time to go to Big Bend. There are no crowds, and the monsoonal flow brings moisture to the desert. The higher elevations of
The Contest Bullock Museum Photo Contest – In honor of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the National Park Service, the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas is sponsoring an exhibition highlighting Big Bend National Park. The exhibition will present artifacts and photographs that the showcase the beauty of Texas’ most treasured jewel. The museum has reached