Big Bend NP trip report.
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:25 am
This trip was planned back in Jan-Feb of 2009. We made the reservations in November and still had problems with their computer system. Door to door it is 675 miles. It was I-10 W to Fort Stockton and 150 miles south to the border. I have been to many national parks but this one just blew me away in terms of distances and size. The north entrance at Persimmon Gap to the campground at Rio Grande Village is 46 miles. The driving speed is 45 MPH. It is VERY strictly enforced. We saw multiple tickets being handed out. So it was one hour from entrance to camp ground.
We were there for 11 days total and two days on the road. So as I clean up each day's pictures, I will add more details and more pictures.
Day 1
The RV village is full hook up and is in an excellent spot. About 200 yards from the river, the flowing water keeps the area warm on cold nights and tall cottonwoods give protection from the desert winds. Even with this protection, we got the desert sand everywhere.
Path through cottonwoods back to the RV from the river.
Through the cottonwoods looking east toward Sierra Del Carmen
This little vermilion flycatcher declared his territory around the RV and was there everyday at day break. He was endless entertainment as he swooped and dipped to catch the bugs. It was fun to watch him go at his alter ego in the truck or motor home mirrors.
Chisos - Rio Grande Sunset
Moon rise on Sierra Del Carmen
More to come.
We were there for 11 days total and two days on the road. So as I clean up each day's pictures, I will add more details and more pictures.
Day 1
The RV village is full hook up and is in an excellent spot. About 200 yards from the river, the flowing water keeps the area warm on cold nights and tall cottonwoods give protection from the desert winds. Even with this protection, we got the desert sand everywhere.
Path through cottonwoods back to the RV from the river.
Through the cottonwoods looking east toward Sierra Del Carmen
This little vermilion flycatcher declared his territory around the RV and was there everyday at day break. He was endless entertainment as he swooped and dipped to catch the bugs. It was fun to watch him go at his alter ego in the truck or motor home mirrors.
Chisos - Rio Grande Sunset
Moon rise on Sierra Del Carmen
More to come.