Falcon State Park Texas for Camping with Nature: Slim's 2024 Road Trip Part 4
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2024
- After travelling a month in cold humid air, I finally cross the climate divide in southern Texas. Falcon State Park has a lot to offer for those that love both the nature and recreation. But how does it compare if you are a budget traveler? My full review!
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NOTE FROM SLIM: I should have mentioned that the cell phone issues with signals from Mexico happens when you are in ROAMING mode. As a Canadian, this is a given, as I have a US/Canada roaming plan. If you are American, just turn off roaming and you should be fine. But if you are Canadian, WATCH OUT!!! SP
For some goofy reason on my comment earlier, I was thinking that CA and USA had the same carriers. So I didn’t even think about that roaming issue you’ve got, I’m tired 😂
Virtual sim cards are an amazing travel alternative for cell phones. I've used them in both Mexico and Europe.
@@froggycellis007?? What is a virtual sim??
What do you mean your mileage is for charity??
Please do not ask questions in a sub-comment, ask them in a new one. I don't answer here as RUclips doesn't give me a response notice. Thanks! SP
That roadrunner was lucky there wasn't an anvil nearby with ACME on it.
😂😂😂
Roadrunners are brutal killers of the pretty small birds.
You show the beauty in the simplest of places. Thank you.
I really enjoyed watching your video on Falcon State Park, Slim! You have such a great way of capturing the beauty and diversity of nature. I loved seeing the birds, the flowers, the lake, and the sunset. You also gave some useful tips on camping, boondocking, and budget traveling. I appreciate your honesty and humor. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
My life is complete when Slim is on the road and sharing his travels! Thank you!
Slim, I love ALL of your videos, but the nature ones are my very favorite. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you for your great videos, my husband and I never miss any 😊
My cats enjoyed this video as much as I did! Thanks.
My cat likes this video too!
Hey Slim, looking at your front bumper at 1:11 it looks like you are missing the lower valance air deflector that hangs off of it. It's not a huge deal and gives you better approach angles for offroad things, but not having it also negatively affects your fuel mileage. Something to keep in mind should you want to try to increase mileage. Replacements aren't much and I believe they go on with plastic automotive pins, could probably get one cheaper off a totaled truck at a you-pull junk yard. TFL Truck channel did a mileage test with their little white Ram 1500 a while back where they removed it and it made a fair difference for them.
I have now watched all five and am awaiting #6. Be safe out there!
Seminole Canyon State Park is amazing too! You can see some of the oldest pictographs in North America.
Here's my video of it: ruclips.net/video/X_Uv_qBBvQE/видео.html
You have to find the sweet spot on your truck. My van is 58 MPH to get my best MPG's.
Cruise control works the best for me. Your expectations of 15.1 MPG is probably a stretch but I'd say it's not impossible
Holy smokes, never thought about that cell phone signal snafu, thanks for the tip!
Hey Slim ,
You may not know this but there was a county park right next door to that park. its free for 60 days and they have water at most sites , fire pits, picnic tables , dump station and even hot showers all free. i stayed there in Jan 2021. Another tid-bit is there is a picnic area you can stay at going west to the highest bridge in TX. for free overnight. i stayed there too on my way to AZ. Good Luck
*SLIM! YOU'RE SOOOO CLOSE TO BIG BEND, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO EXPERIENCE IT. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
I have! Check out: ruclips.net/video/ysR6Z3_e2Mo/видео.html
@SlimPotatohead Ah! The old Airliner days, I must have missed that one! Thanks Slim!
I can not get enough of Big Bend. I just keep going back. The hikes and the views from top of mountains.
I have a 2008 Dodge Durango, 5.7L HEMI which I bought in 2018, and was getting 12.5 mpg.
Slowly I did all the OEM recommended maintenance, including new platinum spark plugs.
Accidently, I learned to drive at 55-65 MPH which improved the mileage to 15.5 MPG.
The key is to keep the engine RPMs below 2000.
I set the cruise control at 55 MPH and use the accelerate button to inch the speed up to 65MPH.
Slowly using the button keeps the RPMs below 2000.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Slim, I really appreciate hearing birds in the winter, especially the red wings! Looks like a nice place to stay. As a fellow Canadian and Albertan I miss the summer birds!
I love your Texas travels. I get to see things that I didn't see when I was in Texas. I have family and glenrose. I love your videos and thank you so much for all The nature sir that you show. Is happy travels to you.
Wow fantastic video. I love nature and have never seen a road runner before. Fascinating. Love your videos.❤
Very nice closeup videography. Thanks for sharing with us.
My bsMPG was was 53. In a Toyota Corolla traveling across Southern Minnesota on I90 going 75mph. There was NO trafgic as most was diveryed because they were about to start construction. I decided to see how far I could go.
Anyway, it was also the top speed I feel comfortable driving as well. I would never have guessed, that would be my best MPG on my entire trip.
That brings back some memories. We stayed there mid February 2019. The temperature got to 101.3F with a RH of 7%. There was no hiking for us that day!
There are so many aspects of your videos that I love, that I can relax to, that I can learn from. Thank you.
Those Red Ants bring back memories as a kid in south Texas and Horned Toads lizard loved them
Me too. When I was a kid, we all dreaded and feared red ants, but you hardly see them anymore where I live in Northeast Texas. I would much rather have them around than those horrible fire ants 🐜 😅
I was expecting him to see a few horned lizards.
Waitin’ for you to find me a Falcon, although the Hare and the other birds and animals were fun too.
That looked like a fossilized oyster bed. So cool!
Welcome to South Texas in the winter...I live closer to the island, but make it to Falcon a few times a year. Welcome to a naturalist's paradise 😉
👍❤️❤️❤️ HEY, THAT'S CLOSE TO LAREDO, TEXAS MY HOME. WEATHER IS AWESOME NOW BUT IT SURE GET VERY HOT IN SUMMER. GLAD YOU LIKED FALCON STATE PARK.
The beard works for you Slim!
Such a beautiful place ❤
I like longer vds, please--at least 25 mins, of your interesting life.
Good times, such amazing cinematography, you have a gift and eye Slim…
Since we don't have hardly any public lands in, Texas Parks and Recreation and the annual pass can't be beat.
That is the first time I have seen a video of real roadrunners. Thanks!
Hi Slim , thanks for the tip about the cell phone signal. I will be going to South Texas right near the Mexican border for two weeks in April. So now I know I have to look watch out for that. By the way, as a beekeeper, what you saw in the tree we call a swarm. You weren’t in any danger, but it is always best to keep your distance. Swarms are the bee colonies way of reproducing, kind of like an amoeba, splitting in two. Great camera work as always.
That’s a nice place as well.
Thanks, Slim! I enjoyed that, no end!
Great park. Next time we’re in Texas we’ll be sure to check it out. We bought a State Park Pass this year and I think it’s a good deal. If you head down to Big Bend, make sure you hike Santa Elena Canyon, it’s amazing.
I've been away for a couple of weeks and am just now watching your videos I missed. Great job as usual. BTW: The furry face looks good on you.
We enjoy your videos! My husband likes to call you potato chip😆
I have watched many other RVer's camping at the southern border and not a single one ever mentioned anything about cell phone reception possibly causing issues. I'm so GLAD you mentioned it! Now I can relay that info to a friend who plans on visiting in that area next month. I don't think he knows about that particular info. He already knows about letting his bank know about his traveling plans so the bank doesn't shut down his card, like they did me when I went home to visit my family. Thanks for the info and as always, I love your videos featuring so much nature and the DIY projects. It's always a a sure bet that I'm going to learn something new or see something very interesting in your videos.
Lovely video , thanks for sharing .
Remember slim, it's not miles per gallon, its smiles per gallon. I was gunna go to BBNP Wed thru Monday but it was a head wind going and then the wind shifted around for a headwind return so I cancelled. Waiting on the wind to cooperate.
The wildlife is amazing and the sunsets incredibly beautiful. What a wonderful Creator we have!❤ Thanks Slim for sharing.
Slim's "ants in the pants" dance.. Awesome video of the roadrunners. I noticed you don't have the snowboard deflector on the truck, I wonder if it would help the gas mileage.
Awesome to see you visiting my home state! Welcome back, Slim!
Edit: Any chances of meet-ups while you're here if you haven't already moved on?
You look so fit and it's because of what you eat. I eat a whole food-plant based diet but I still need to be careful and watch calories since I eat lots of bread and pasta.
Nice job on the plants and birds
Slim, once again you out did yourself. Your narration of the fauna and flora was outstanding. Please keep making videos. Beep beep.
You're heading west, it seems, almost smack on the 100th meridian and the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, which I dearly love. Eager to see where you land next.
awesome as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along.
For those unaware: When you travel outside your home country to another EU country, you don't have to pay any additional charges to use your mobile phone. This is known as "roaming" or "roam like at home".
I think what you are trying to say is turn "roaming" off. However, as a Canadian I have a US/Canada roaming plan. Thanks!
Always great content, thanks😀
The tracks are deer. There are some tiny south-Texas deer you'll run into.
Thanks slim for another great video !!
great stuff Slim thanks, safe travels
Cool! The road runner doesn't go beep beep. I don't believe you said what for engine you have. I have Ram Hemi towing about 5k and my best was towing to Del with the air on and got 11.1. Thanks for sharing!
I include those details in the video description
I’ll remember this place
Wonderful Thanks 😊
Lovely ❤
Excellent video.
Thank you, Slim.
I just love your videos Slim, thank you so much ❤
Good one, very enjoyable.
Great video Slim. Thanks
At first, I thought it was camping with Rusty.😆 Texas is a beautiful state. Thanks Slim! ❤
Wonderful video. Thanks
Thank you. Safe travels
Thanks Slim :)
Yes, I did enjoy this video very much. Love the birds. Thank you.
I wonder if those were the somewhat mild mannered honey bees moving to a new home. They are worth understanding since they do a lot of good.
LOVE your travels! Thank you for them.
My Mazda CX-5 can tow 2,000#. Normally the 2.5L 185hp CX-5 gets 24/32mpg but gets 20mpg pulling a 2000# trailer. In Canada the CX-5 is rated to pull 3800# with no changes.
Perhaps, but not a car suited for my travels. I need a good backroad vehicle rather than a city car. Thanks! SP
CX-5 is sprung hard so not suitable for back roads. It would rattle your teeth, but rides like a sports car on paved roads.@@SlimPotatohead
The biggest increase in fuel mileage for GM pickups was 2014 and newer. The woke up that 5.3 with direct injection. My wife’s is a 2wd and my 13 was a 4wd but her fuel mileage is 20 give or take 2. My bros is the newest chassis Z71 and he gets a little better than that. Take care brother! Hope you enjoyed Texas!
Great episode!
Loved the nature commentary! And the videography!
I really enjoy this RUclips channel! Enjoy!
Thank you Slim, beautiful!
Beauty takes wing! Thank you for sharing your excursion.
Road runners, as most of your probably know, like to eat reptiles too. In Arizona, snakes and lizards are high on their menu.
The air comes from the Chijuajuan desert, & will get down to 10% RH or less at heat of the day.
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!!
Tks Slim
Thank you for your video I enjoyed it.
Boy that sure was fun ! My parrot enjoyed all your excellent shots of birds,it did indeed seem like a peaceful place.The bunny really liked you ! Safe travels !
Exellent videos sir…😂
One after another!
As always, Thumbs up!👍
Go Git-em cowboy🤠
I lived in texas for 4 years I’m from Minnesota i worked in the oil field as security just a little north of Falcon state park and 65 miles north of Laredo I know the area pretty well. It is dry year round there but yes its hot in the summer 113F temps i had to work outside in those hot summer days.
Thanks for the video. Love the rabbits.
I have enjoyed your videos for a while now. I sympathize with you on gas mileage. I have a Chevy 2500 and pull a 30 foot travel trailer. In 2016 I drove it from Indiana to Seattle, WA and back. Believe it or not my worst mileage was in Iowa and Nebraska. My best was in the upper elevations of the mountains. Enjoy your travels.
Interesting. Maybe that's why my mileage was better in Alberta!
Another good one Slim!!! Love you brother. ❤❤❤
Great job, Slim! Your videos are the best on YT!
As a Texan, it was a pleasure to hear that you loved Falcon State Park. I wish I could go there now while it’s still cool. By the way, Slim, we really like your beard. You look great with it!
Hey Slim, another great video.
Happy Trails
So glad you got to experience Texas State Park system. So many great places to visit and very affordable. A birders dream down near Falcon Lake and south. Your drive north should be full of other places to stop and enjoy too. I wish I was you and could trip around. I'd never leave Texas. Its got it all.
Tip on ants. Chew some bubble gum and then put it away from your camp spot a little way. Ants will move to another area and enjoy it.
You’re love of nature shines through with your videos 😊
I averaged 14.4 mpg with my Taco 6 cylinder 4 x 4 on a 3000 mile trip to and from the middle of Montana last fall. Pulling my Scamp. I'm too lazy to look up it's weight. But I'm a little jealous of your trailer - I think it's lighter and I have an air conditioner sticking up into the slick stream. That's disappointing for me. I did much better, generally, with my older Taco with a 4 cylinder.
I now have a picture in my mind's eye of a 🌮 pulling a travel trailer.😂
Thanks again , Slim . Being notified that you have a new video is the highlight of the day ! keep it up buddy
Glad you have enjoyed our fine state!
Great video Slim! Your videos are so relaxing 😌. I'm a fellow Canadian in the US as well. P.s. please don't put rocks on your paint 😬😂
Definitely our kind of park adventure! Great video, capturing the wildlife and surrounding beauty!
Thanks Slim!
You might have mentioned this previously…if your tire size is different than what the truck was originally built with you shouldn’t use the odometer as the actual distance covered. Larger tires will result in odometer readings that are less than the actual distance driven and vice versa.
See this video to explain the issues: ruclips.net/video/E-2JXxDpsec/видео.html
Ah ha! I thought you might have discussed this before. There are so many variables that can affect fuel mileages…tire tread, rolling resistance, etc. Everything has its trade offs..more aggressive tread better off road traction but lower rolling resistance. Wife and I have decades of trailer travel under our belts and really enjoy your videos. Keep it up please!!