Big Bend National Park: Embrace the Armpit of West Texas!
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I was there during spring break the first time I went back in 2017 and I could drive for a long time without seeing another car. When you sit outside and look off to the south into the mountains in Mexico and the sheer expansiveness of the place, the silence, it's an amazing feeling. I felt like I was literally the only person there and the only sound I could hear was my own breathing.
I have a short slide show on my channel. I went with the plan of staying 2 nights and heading back to Rockport so I took a couple pair of shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, my cameras and only 2 memory cards--no laptop. I ended up staying 2 weeks and could not find memory cards without making the 6 hour roundtrip to Fort Stockton so I wasn't able to take any video.
There's also an RV park at Big Bend Resort and Adventures in Study Butte just minutes from Big Bend. They have fuel, a convenience store, motel lodging, RV park and a restaurant. Another one is at Lajitas.
One of my favorite parks. It was the first National Park I had ever been to. So, when I went to Rocky Mountain NP and Yellowstone NP, I was shocked at the number of people in those parks! Makes you appreciate Big Bend even more. Lots of great hikes. It does take a long time to drive the park and you won't be able to do everything in one visit.
Yes we look forward to returning. We will do a follow up video if the Gubmint will let us. 😄
My wife and I just spent 2 weeks in the Big Bend area. Loved it. Planning to go again soon.
Years ago we disregarded the warning about camping in the summer and took our class c to the campsite down on the river at the boat crossing in august. Learn from our mistake. It was surface of the sun hot with no breeze.
I can imagine! 😂Yes, we will steer clear during the heat of summer. Seems like a great destination for Spring & Autumn.
Love your channel! Great information.
Wildlife - Javelinas are everywhere at Rio Grande Village and run in packs. I've seen only one black bear in all my visits. Most are seen in the Chisos, but we saw him on the road coming down from the Chisos just before the T.
Reservations - make them 6 months in advance. If you go in August stay at Chisos Basin Campground. Daytime temps are 20 degrees cooler than Rio Grande Village or Cottonwood campgrounds (rarely gets over high 80's in day). However, August is monsoon season so be prepared for a couple of short-lived intense showers each day.
Boquillas - in spring you can usually just walk across in less than knee-deep, crystal clear water. You can get back to the US by walking down to Boquillas Canyon and meander (sneak) back across. Best tacos ever from the family by the canyon. They will even wade out in the river and meet you half way if you are afraid to cross.
Dark sky - great place to watch the Perseids Meteor Shower or just star gaze.
I used to do volunteer work with a group of cavers at Carlsbad Caverns. It was always on holiday weekends. My first trip there I took a week off of Thanksgiving and drove the 1100 miles. I wasn't camping then and took a detour to Big bend. I got a room at the Chisos Lodge. There was no TV so I read a book and just enjoyed the outdoors. A few years later I had a popup and Carlsbad had a spot us volunteers could set up. The dark skies out there were amazing.
Drive on past Terlingua a few miles. The Lajitas Resort has an RV park. There is also a little store and deli nearby, and the resort has a nice restaurant. We stayed at the RV park and did day trips into Big Bend National Park. There is also a huge state park adjacent to the national park, but it is very primitive.
The Texas Star Party is going on right now near Fort Davis, north of Big Bend (and Marfa). It is held there because it is Sooo dark, and there is an observatory on top of a mountain.
Now that's cool! I enjoy astrophotography and have spent many chilly nights standing outside by a tripod.
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There was someone doing a dark skies photo workshop when I was out there in March/April. You might ask at the resort in Study Butte if they still have it.
Sean, you were funny as ever with your one liners especially about the current state of affairs at our border! You rock
Glad to see you do a video on Big Bend. I don't think you did the park justice, But I am a little bit biased with Big Bend. I love the place! Have been numerous times since the 70's. The views and hikes are amazing. You really should have dropped the trailer outside the park at one of the many places to camp outside the park. Maybe thrown in a little bit about Terlingua and the river road. The views to Santa Elena Canyon. But still am very glad to see the video. You guys do an awesome job on your videos! Thanks
We had limited time because we were trying to get home for Thanksgiving. We hope to go back for a longer stay soon. I know there are lots of cool hikes and things to see that we missed!
Hi Paul, I think when we return we will explore staying outside the park (just because it's so hard to find reservations inside the park). Overall we loved Big Bend and I agree we need to do more to really do the place justice. Thanks for the info!
Spent the last two days getting our trailer road ready. Not making it to the armpit of Texas anytime soon, but we're going to have some fun in the eastern states. A new LoLoHo post was a nice way to end a day of holding tank cleaning/dumping, fresh water system disinfecting, and other setup chores.
We were to Big Bend in March and stayed in marathon in ourRV. Really enjoyed ourselves. Beautiful area.
good imformation, thanks,have a blessed week!
We really enjoyed Big Bend NP, and we love your channel!
Guys, Great video. Sean you were right there was no sign indicating only one person is allowed in the shower at the time of use to help conserve water use, and if pots are properly cleaned are louder allowing you to alarm or scare away un unwanted wildlife. Great job guys. The PB&J looked excellent.
I like the way you think. Let's all shower together to save the planet!! 😄
We visited Big Bend 2 summers ago. We couldn't get reservations for any of the campgrounds in the park so we stayed in the state park, Big Bend Ranch. It took about 45 minutes to get from 1 to the other, but it also was worth the visit for its own sake. Just beware, the roads through it are narrow, twisty-windy and hilly. We did it with a b-b 23' trailer. It might be too difficult with something over 25': but it is worth considering.
Hey guys! Im 52 years young 😬 and retired 2 years ago and bought an RV to travel the country. Lonely at times but what an awesome adventure. Started in New York and now near Austin, TX and was planning to go to West Texas at the end of this month and this video is PERFECT! My next stop… so thank you so much!
We are the same age. Congrats on the retirement adventure. Have fun! It's really beautiful and remote. We will go back for sure.
@@LongLongHoneymoon Thank you again. Can’t wait. Actually was reviewing and looking to book now as I surfed the site when your message popped up 😬 This is great can’t wait and thanks for the suggestion.
@@LongLongHoneymoon Hey quick question…I was on Reserve America and Big Bend Ranch State Park is listed. Is that the same?
@@DamageLLC The state park is separate and adjacent to the national park.
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We've taken our 24' drivable motorhome (the maximum allowed length) to the Chisos Basin campground twice. Several things to consider before going. There are generator and no-generator zones, and the generator zone only allows a few hours in the morning and evening to use them. Keep in mind its all dry camping. Also, there a number of sites that are fairly unlevel - so be selective. I think the more unlevel sites are for those with tents, and only need to park their vehicle. I used Google street view to make my pick. On the plus side, this is a beautiful spot to camp, with running water bathrooms, a short hike to a restaurant with some decent selections, access to a number of trails, and there's even a small dump station on one of the loops. BTW, on one of my trips there were black bears roaming the campsite - a mother with two cubs. I was told by the ranger they've had to occasionally close the campground due to persistent bear visitations.
Thanks for the info. We definitely plan to return and spend more time in Big Bend. The trick is getting reservations! We may end up staying outside the park, out of necessity.
We will be in Big Bend NP in a couple of weeks. Last time I was there was 1960 with my Scout troop! Sure a lot has changed since then. Staying in Alpine in our 40ft. fiver.
That has been a while! I'm sure you will enjoy it. This is a great time of year to visit.
Terlingua is a great place to visit but limited RV camping. BJs used to be good but lately - very sketchy. Lajittas is the closest but….in Terlingua there’s the Starlight - a most see and experience. And if you aren’t camping - La Posada Milagro has fantastic guest rooms with awesome views of the Chisos. And Mimi’s Taqueria El Milagro has great food
Thanks for the info!
Thank You For The Tour Through Big Ben. Interesting.
We visited Big Basin a couple years ago in late October. Stayed in all three developed campgrounds. Chisos Basin is best if you can fit. Hike to the Pour-off was awesome. Hot Springs was inaccessible due to high water level in the Rio Grande
As a kid my folks took me to Rocky Mountain NP and Yellowstone NP, and I thought there was no way that Big Bend could be as amazing as those parks. But it is every bit as spectacular. We’ve been three times, once for Thanksgiving, and twice over Christmas, and have seen new places each time. For Jeepers, there’s a badge of honor trail. The Window hike in the Chisos is amazing. We enjoyed the Santa Elena Canyon hike the last time we visited. Balanced rock is a great hike. We stayed in the Rio Grand Village Rv park, which is just a parking lot, and a long way from anything. But every place in Big Bend is a long way from anything. We stay at Maverick Ranch RV park in Lajitas, on the western side of the park. It’s maybe 20 minutes from the park, but has a lot of amenities, including full hookups as well as fast internet if you need to work.
We stayed at Study Butte RV Park. Not bad.
A slow pump indicates a filter that the station needs to replace!!!!!!!!!
If you go, keep enough fuel in your tank to get out. That area is at the end of the power grid. High winds can knock out power for days!!!!!!!
Uniquely beautiful country, I’ve been there and was shirtsleeve weather on the desert floor and snowing in the basin on the same day. I’ve been at all times of the year but late fall is my favorite. As a teenager 1970’s, my Dad was friends with the park superintendent and I got to go along on a PR marketing trip with a Texas Congressman, Sul Ross botanist and some dignitaries. I saw some places in the park way off the normal paths. Quite an experience for a 14 year old kid.
Sounds like an incredible experience!
My grandfather was probably on that trip as photographer: Peter Koch. I’m sure the botanist was Barton Warnock.
@@timcooper4699 you are correct, it was Barton Warnock, the Congressman was Bob Kruger. My Dad was with the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and that organization facilitated the trip. There were some reps from the Sierra Club and some Texas business people on the trip. I think this trip was around 1974 plus minus.
My wife and I loved visiting BBNP in February 2022. We camped in Terlingua for five nights and decided to extend our stay two more when we were lucky to snag a spot in Rio Grande Village like you did. We were able to go to Boquillas and enjoyed that village. We ate at a Mexican restaurant there. My favorite place in the park was the majestic Santa Elena Canyon where I even got to kayak up and back for a few miles. The Chisos Mountains were also a great place for many hikes. Would go back in a heartbeat if I could.
We definitely intend to go back. Next time with both passports so we can visit the Mexican side of things! Thanks for the tips.
definitely on our hit list. beautiful park....as always safe travels
We were just in Big Bend on April 15th. We spent one night in Rio Grande Village and since we were in a Storyteller Overland van we also spent two nights in Chios Basin. Our favorites were the night skies, hiking along the Rio Grande river in Boquillas Canyon and hiking in Santa Elena Canyon was awesome. The horses and cows roaming the Io Grande Village campground were pretty cool. I had not particularly wanted to go to Big Bend but am now glad we made the effort. It’s a special place. BTW we also bought something at the Boquillas overlook.
We plan to return. We saw a Storyteller Overland van while we were there. They are made in our hometown! We'd enjoy traveling with one someday.
Great park Santa Elena Canyon was amazing at Big Bend. We also hit Guadalupe Mountain National Park which was very nice.
this park is on our bucket list fun vid
Big Bend has been our annual destination, sometimes twice a year, for 40 years. It would have been well worth the trouble to unhook somewhere and drive up to the Basin. It is one of the prettiest spots to camp. And yes, you will feel like you are a marble circulating in a bowl with the narrow, hairpin curves. Once in the basin, you are surrounded by mountains that you can almost reach out and touch. Most excellent trails are here, as well, Emory Peak, Lost Mine, the Window. Since you are just over a mile high here, it is tolerable even in the dead of Summer. The restaurant is excellent (they don't gouge). Just to the west is Study Butte and Terlingua, where the international chili cook-off happens every year. That was the company town years ago for the abandoned mercury mines just inside the park.
Thank you for the info. We will definitely return to Big Bend, maybe later this year. I know there is so much more to see. I really enjoyed our time in the park, and can see why you have enjoyed it so much over the years. I may ping you for more advice when we go back!
@@LongLongHoneymoon Would love to... We know the park well and STILL haven't seen everything. We have had close encounters with the black bears and even a mountain lion...but the skunk inviting himself into the tent to sleep on my feet was a highlight. (They know how to work zippers.)
Where is the Basin? In the park?
Great video
@@wellsonwheels457 Entering from Marathon... another 80 miles south to Panther Junction HQ. Turn west, the back south for 11 miles over the pass into the Chisos range. It is a steep grade with several hairpin turns. Don't ride your brakes. It opens into a caldera surrounded by peaks. There are camp sites on two levels. Restrooms and water is available, but no electricity. Tent or small pop-up campers. Another level up is the excellent restaurant, a ranger station, camp store, and several cabins to rent... All CCC built before 1944. Emory Peak is the second highest in Texas at 7,800-ft and there is a trail to the top. The water source here is a small spring at the base of the mountains which is pumped up and treated for public use. The Window Trail follows the natural runoff and ends at huge split rocks, around which one can see the Santa Elena Canyon, some 50 miles away. The Lost Mine trail takes you up near the most photographed volcanic feature called Casa Blanca that turns from grey to white to pink to red as the sun passes over. The Basin is almost centrally located in the park and in winter and spring months look more like Alpine scenery than something in the middle of the desert.
I spent two months in presidio - the gateway to big bend STATE park and that whole area is wonderful. limited trailer parking in the national and the reservations are by phone only. terlinqua and the state park has a ton more trailer spaces than the actual national park. this area is spectacular and very large with a variety of opportunities and services and well worth exploring. fm170 to candelaria from the national park is very scenic and not to be missed. good luck, good film!
The Lost Mine trail is a must. Views are spectacular up there.
Jane and I spent a week there in April. Had a wonderful time
Looks like an interesting place. Always like your informative videos and reviews. Take care. Dave.
Thank you.
Big Bend is one our favorite parks. We took some fantastic night shots. There are a couple of nigh sky photography workshops in the area. Don't miss a visit to Terligua - you will be pleasantly surprised.
Oh, the fun one could have with a new Sony 14mm f/1.8 in that park. It may be time to pull the trigger on that one. 😄
Looks fantastic, have to go there.
We were at Flamingo campground in Everglade the winter. We loved the dark sky there too.
The scenery at Big Bend is great. Thanks for that video.
Big Bend is an awesome park. Went birdwatching there for the Colima Warbler several years back. Thank you for your video documentary.
I think it’s a state law that they post the no consumption of alcohol signs because they don’t have an on premise consumption license. All gas stations in Texas have them. I loved Big Bend, especially on a clear night.
We went last December (2022) and stayed in Marfa. That made for a long drive into the Park but it worked fine for us. I’d like to go back, but probably not in summer. Really enjoyed St. Elena canyon and the dirt road that headed out to the north (the name escapes me.)
We enjoy Marfa. Yes, that would be a long drive into the park, but I would consider using Marfa as a homebase. Really it would be nice to find some boondocking opportunities just outside the park.
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Old Maverick Road?
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Not sure if y'all are from Texas or not but 98.5% of Texas is privately owned so good luck on boondocking.
@@rickdavis2235 sounds right
We stayed at RoadRunner Travelers RV Park, between the national and State parks, which made it convenient to visit both. We definitely plan to be back.
Thanks for the tip. It's so hard to get reservations inside the park, we will remember this option.
Oh boy you missed a lot. If I have not been myself I would not want to visit after watching ur vid. Luckily I visited and it’s a amazing park.
We had a very limited time there so I’m sure we just skimmed the surface. I still thought it was beautiful and look forward to returning!
it's cool to see y'all do a video on Big Bend! it's such an under appreciated and under visited national park. for good reason...as you mentioned it is very remote. but definitely worth the trip! y'all didn't mention the two canyons, St Elena and Boquillas. did y'all go there? oh, and those of us from Texas will tell you that the real armpit of Texas is the one and only Port Arthur.
We drove past the turn for Big Bend for more than a decade because the trip is so far. But having been there once, we definitely plan to return! We will do more about the canyons in a future video (assuming we are allowed to do so). Thanks for the tips!
We stayed at Terlingua Ranch Lodge (we have a 35' fifth wheel). Next time you are out that way stop in at the Bad Rabbit Cafe for some Chicken Fried Steak and some ice cream! We were there in the Summer - blistering heat. Safe Travels!
I’m willing to try any place called Bad Rabbit! Thanks for the info! Yes, we intend to return, but definitely not in the heat of summer.🥵🔥
We stayed at a hipcamp for $7 a nite just outside of park in February boondocking, had a great time except for the sand flies near river.
Boondocking would be ideal, without the sand flies!
Thx our friends were just there in march
We visited in March 2020 just as everything started shutting down. Big Bend was wonderful and will have to substitute for all the western national parks we had plans to visit that year which we had to cancel. We stayed at La Vista campground in Alpine which had great views. Someday we hope to get back out west and continue our trip.
I have been visiting the Big Bend since the early 70s when nothing was there except desert, or so as I remember. The park is nice to drive through and camp for a short time, but other areas (Terlingua, Study Butte, Lajitas) have a lot more conveniences with 'eating joints' and small grocery stores and campgrounds...and only 30-45-minute drive to the National Park. The first Saturday in November is the world championship chili cookoff outside Terlingua and the area grows by 5-7 thousand souls for two weeks. It's a hoot and the eating ain't all bad at all. Thanks for the video, though I knew every inch of the road you traveled.
Thanks, we will definitely check the other areas next time since reservations inside the park are so hard to get! 👍
Big Bend is my wife's and my favorite national park. We've been twice in the last couple of years, with another trip coming up later this year. Both times we stayed at Maverick Ranch RV Resort in Lajitas (very nice), but this next time we're camping at an RV park in Terlingua, just outside of the western entrance. On our second trip we went in mid-July, with temperatures in the desert reaching 110+ degrees. We limited our hiking to the mornings, and spent the afternoons either driving the park, heading up to the Chisos basin to picnic and hike, or driving the beautiful road to Presidio. It really was a great time to go, as our 100-site RV resort had only 5 other RVs, the pool was all ours, and we had the Park all to ourselves.
Thanks for the info, we definitely plan to return and do more exploring -- most likely when the temperatures are cooler! Seems like it would be a great Spring/Autumn destination.
I forgot to mention one of my favorite videos was your truck at bulletproof getting the 6.0 upgrades. I was happy to see your odometer reading in this video. I know you can afford a new truck but I also understand your keeping it.
Our old truck has a few issues but nothing we can’t get sorted. We will probably keep on riding the same pony for another season. 😂
I love Big Bend. Go camping there and twice a year ride there on my Harley from Abilene TX
You must go back and see Ernst Tinaja for beautiful geological layers of color. Also, hike to the Window; very pretty view! Cattails Falls hike is also surprising for the green, lush, flora and fauna you wouldn't expect in the desert. The hot springs along the Rio Grande are enjoyable.
Thanks for the tips! We will definitely go back. The hard part is getting campground reservations...
Nice Job 👍
Somebody needs to change the filter on that diesel pump. There is no excuse for not changing that sooner.
Thanks for the video. My husband and I are planning on go to BBNP after Thanksgiving. We are starting in Florida and after visiting relatives in San Antonio for Thanksgiving, we decided to make it a destination. We usually visit Texas when it is too warm to go to BBNP. November should be much cooler.
It doesn't appear that you visited the Chisos Basin area on your excursions. Beautiful and stunning mountain location. Even in mid summer the temps are much cooler. I've always camped there. And yes, gas prices are crazy high out there. Fueling strategy is a benefit. Truly worth the drive. One of my favorite places to get away.
We will go back... (when we can get a reservation!)
Great video!
Thanks!
“If I identify as an illegal would I be allowed back in?” Wheezing laughing 😂
Spent 4 days at Big Bend last month. Stayed at Croton Springs primitive site in my Escape 5.0. Great location centrally located with very little traffic. The Chisos Basin campground was very crowded and I would not want to tow any kind of trailer into that campground. Desert plants were blooming and it was spectacular. Left and went up to Guadalupe Mountains NP. Took the road along the Rio Grande and that was very scenic.
Thanks for the info, we hope to return later this year. The trick is getting the reservations! We may end up staying outside the park.
@@LongLongHoneymoon Spent the night at Davis Mountains State Park just before Big Bend. Spectacular view from the ridgeline above the campground especially at sunset.
Try peanut butter and honey.
I like it dark. Love to see the stars in the Milky Way.
Yes, it's wonderful to camp in places free of light pollution!
You guys are so much fun! I love the one-liners at the end! Great video thanks! (Doubt I will be heading for Big Bend anytime in this lifetime, but…. We have lived in lovely southeast Texas in the past, so we have had our Lone Star fix! Lol)
This is timely for us since we're planning in visiting Big Bend NP in January. You've got us concerned about it being chilly though! Thanks for the heads up about the campground in the park with full hookups only being a paved parking lot. We'll probably opt to stay outside the park with our 33' fifth wheel. Also, thanks for the tip about bringing passports. This may be the only time we ever cross the southern border! And this will be my first national park to visit post-retirement at age 42!
Congrats on the retirement, and yes I suspect it will be cold in January! We will probably go back later this year. There is a lot to see - it's a massive park. Enjoy!
Big Bend can be very bitterly cold and windy during the winter months and snow is a possibility, especially in the basin which is over 7800'.
Love that Tim Conway and Don knots reference.
There are about 3 of us left in the world who get it! 😂
@@LongLongHoneymoon unfortunately that is correct. Now I'm trying to remember the names of those movies they were in together. And I don't mean the Apple dumpling gang
Great video. Paint Gap and ocotillo flats are good primative campsites at Big Ben National. Ocotillo flats requires a 4x4. You might also try Big Bend Ranch State Park west of Big Bend national. The state park is more stunning than national. I prefer campsites up near the Sauceda ranger station oppose those along the river road (FM170). FM170 is ranked as one of the top 10 most beautiful highways in the US.
I have driven that road many times. At one point AAA or National Geographic (I forget which) ranked it #3 in the US. Lots of cool places to stop and see (movie set, hoodoos, etc.)
Now I wanta go
It’s funny you mentioned tamales because that is exactly what I had for lunch when we visited Big Bend a couple years ago. Bought them from a young boy and his mom in the parking lot of a laundromat in Kerrville. Haha. Best tamales ever!
Sometimes there are people at that Big Bend overlook selling tamales - we were expecting/hoping to find them on that day! We left hungry, albeit with a souvenir skull.
There’s a lot of upkeep to a beautiful armpit…… 😜🪒💕
Save water; Share a shower. 👯♀️
No drinking while laundering…🤣😂🤣 I’m dying here- Hilarious😆
Once you chihuahua, you can never go back. ❤
❤😂😊 Sean, thanks for speaking truth. 😊
It will probably get me canceled!
@@LongLongHoneymoon I hope not!
That thumbnail, wow!!!👍🇺🇲
I love you guys and I enjoy the very quirky and frequent humor. It is some sort of balm to the spirit and it’s a big gift you have to be able to share it. I am retired and living alone and one thing I realized was missing in my life was laughter. I thank you for sharing yours. Both of you. BTW, the Notes in my phone are ridiculous. I’ve taken so many from your videos (products, education, parks, etc.) but have no idea how to wade through all 258 of them now. I can’t remember what to search for. 😜 Sigh.
I’m getting my first RV next March and will no doubt need all the help I can get so I best start organizing them! Happy and safe travels.
Thank you Jane!!! Sometimes I hold back on the humor because not everyone shares the joy LOL. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Best of luck on your future RV adventures!
We heard that a very slow diesel pump means their filter is clogged and you may be getting water in your tank.
As Johnny Carson would say, I did not know that! Definitely a concern... 😕
FYI - they are all like that. Even the gasoline pumps I have no idea why. But you should experience pumping gas at the same time as someone else. It is excruciatingly slow. It can be 2 gallons per minute slow.
We went there in October 2020. The various ecosystems next to each other were fantastic. The border crossing was closed at that time. It was interesting watching people row across the river to place items for sale on the trails. I've heard that these items are considered contraband by the US government. We stayed about 20min north at the Terlingua Ranch. They have severaly FHU sites. Would definitely go back.
We spent 2 and a half months in the area this winter. We did Del Rio and Terlingua also. Temps and weather was awesome.
Pigs stink and can be mean, we saw them at evening time.
Big Bend is definitely on my list to hit up once I'm on the road "full time", unfortunately right now while I'm still tied to the sticks and bricks in Ohio it's just a little closer than Seattle.
You will enjoy it!
Nobody left in that town across the river........................................................✌
That town is now occupied by Americans who forgot their passports.
That would be either Gregory Peccary or maybre Olivia De Javalina... OLT
I have been to Big Bend several times, and it is a great place to visit. My last visit was a hike from Chisos Basin. After I got back down, I saw 3 black bears roaming on the porch of the Chisos lodge (momma and two babies). First time to see a bear in the wild. The Santa Elena Canyon is stunning. Be sure to stop at all of the scenic overlooks. They are all amazing. It is an amazing place to see birds. Over 450 species of birds have been recorded there, including the Colima Warbler, which only nests in the Chisos Mountains. The purpose of my hike in 2021 was to find this bird, but after 8.5 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation gain, didn't find it.
Thanks, we didn't see a lot of wildlife, but it may have been due to the time of year. We look forward to going back and doing some more hiking. Definitely a beautiful park!
I haven’t been able to do much RVing in the last few years but have just bought a small travel trailer to get back out with. I always enjoy your videos and I see you still have Seemore. I thought you were planning to replace him.
Kristy should have posed for the thumbnail. ;)
Ha! I wouldn’t have been able to stop laughing long enough to snap a pic! 😂
@@kristymichael 😍I cannot believe you replied! I am a bit embarrassed now ☺ You are absolutely stunning and the thumbnail would have been breathtaking. I would not have laughed. 😏
Sorry Sean!
@@datalorian you are very kind, and maybe a bit blind, lol! I appreciate the compliment -- it totally made my day! :)
@@kristymichael Nonsense, I even had my glasses on! I am glad I made you smile. I look forward to this summer of camping videos, take care!
In the interests of transparency, my truck identifies as a Prius.
Similar story here, our 6L diesel identifies as an electric vehicle. I’m learning to like the new way of thinking.
Doesn’t sound like a place to visit with a 39’ foot motor home. 👍🦅🇺🇸😎
We did a couple of days last week. Blessed with unusually cool temps for this time of year. Did the Santa Elena canyon drive and the next day went to Lost Mine and the Window View trail. We stayed in Marathon which was quite the drive but prefer driving just the truck vs pulling the fifth wheel to closer parks. The Marathon motel and RV park was passport America so that saved us some. We got stopped twice by border patrol on our way out. I did ask if it was true about the migrants getting free phones. Both times they said that was not true probably an urban legend.
In 2021 I camped in the same campground and we had javelina visits every night. We spoke to a park ranger about the "Mexican trinkets" for sale and was told that if you bought anything it could be confiscated as it was brought across the border at night and no import tariff was paid so they are illegal. Looks like you had a lot more choices than we did. Kristy loads the Airstream like Lucy. Did you try the local cuisine, Jalapeno Javelina?
Wow, we did not try Jalapeno Javelina but they do look like they would make tasty BBQ. 😋That is an interesting note about the Mexican contraband for sale. Everybody knows it goes on, and in fact the park promotes it. I have no problem whatsoever with them doing it, but it's the height of government absurdity that illegals can freely enter our country without a US passport while we US citizens cannot.
@LongLongHoneymoon, too bad you missed Boquillas. The Boquillas International Ferry (aka rowboat), donkey ride into town, and local food were fun. The hot springs next to the Rio Grande were very enjoyable (but a bit slippery). Hiking Santa Elena Canyon was also spectacular. We were there in March of 2019, and the Blue Bonnets were in bloom. Let us know when you're headed back, and we'll meet you!
Thanks, and yes we were sad to miss Boquillas! We will definitely go back someday. We thought about doing the hot springs but at the time we were there we were told there were a lot of dead fish in the springs for some reason, and so it might not be the best time for taking a dip. We're going to scout out some places to camp near but outside the park, since it's so hard to get reservations inside the park. Stay tuned!
We prefer to think of it as the Underboob of West Texas. 🤣
That is a sexier moniker, I must admit. 😂
@@LongLongHoneymoon 😀
Marfa or Fort Davis state park are very nice.
We have visited Marfa many times and enjoy it.
Thanks for the update on this park. Never been but have family down on the east side of Texas and may visit this park. Love the political humor to. Keep up with the videos.
When faced with bureaucratic insanity, sometimes a little laughter helps. 😂
@@LongLongHoneymoon I completely agree
We are on your side .... 😜
Sean, you are so funny!! Looks like you had a Great Time. Keep up the great videos.
It would be nice to spend some time there.
Hi guys I have to put in my two cents here .we went to Big Bend in 2018 and I didn’t see any beauty there, it was cold and rainy so that didn’t help.
Nailed it. You may leave but may not come back...go figure.
It's truly insane. 😂 We are the only country in the world that operates this way. Government thinking at its finest.
You cats are the most attractive couple on RUclips.👍🏻
Hi guys -- Just noticed the rack you have on top of your truck. I'm looking for something like that to mount our blue boy onto when were boon docking. Where did you get it?
Thanks, Tom
Pushing your luck here… not only did you shoot VIDEO in a National Park (gasp! Horror!) you also talked about our border insanity. 😂😂
We currently live on the US Canada border and have stopped traveling into Canada because, well, neither side likes you crossing. We both have enhanced DLs (just like a passport for US/Canada/Mexico crossings) AND US passports.
And thanks also for the obligatory beaver shot. 😉🤭
And I didn't even mention the beaver! Left some gold on the table there. 😂Yes, these days we are living dangerously in "the land of the free" if we dare discuss our national parks in public. If only our government cared as much about fentanyl as it does about RUclips videos...
@@LongLongHoneymoon 💯
I have to say for us there is very little appeal for us to travel all those miles to see Big Bend National Park. I see it only has a point of check off to say yes I’ve been there. We live near Dallas do we would much rather head to Arkansas or Colorado.
It is a long way to go for you guys. I can see that Arkansas and Colorado would offer more varied terrain. Both are appealing destinations for sure.
I thought the drive would not be worth it, but I have to say I was surprised at how beautiful the park is! I want to go back and spend some more time.
Hey guys
Hey Carolyn!
Kristi- You scored girl! 💀
Also, you’re jam, DIY?
(I thought I done commenting until I heard the smart phone opinion: 😂 )
Terlingua is known for the chili!
Thanks for the info on Big Bend…it wasn’t even on our radar till we saw your video! We had a question about See-more…how many miles does he have on him now and are you considering something newer? Thanks…
Hi Mary, we have 210,000 on Seemore now and are in the market for something newer. We are actually on the list of a Tesla Cybertruck, believe it or not. Although I have doubts about its ability to serve our needs, I may get one just to find out and make some fun videos about it. But at the end of the day, I think another diesel is eventually in our future.