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Nature and Adventure
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 08:56 |
 If you happen to visit Texas Big Bend National Park with a limited time for sightseeing, be sure you put Santa Elena Canyon Trail at the top of your list! The sight of Rio Grande cut vertically the limestone walls of 1500-foot height is amazing! A definite must see. And Santa Elena Canyon Trail is the best spot to catch this impressive view! The trailhead begins at the end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive near the picnic area. A round trip takes about 1.6 miles and generally, the trail is a shor… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 25 January 2010 09:09 |
 You must be wondering, did we actually bring along a raft or canoe to float on the Rio Grande River? Otherwise, why should we be here at the river access point. The answer is "How I wish we did!". Too bad we didn't. Seeing a couple of trucks at the parking bay confirmed our instinct that this is definitely a place of attraction. One of the vehicles was equipped with canoe racks on its wagon. Bushes here were green and taller than me. Following our heart led us to a path, advancing nearer to the… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 23 January 2010 15:28 |
 Castolon Historic District is the place to catch the glimpse of Big Bend's past. Located at the western side of Big Bend National Park, it is accessible either via Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive or Old Maverick Road. However, the Old Maverick Road is an unpaved road only recommended for high clearance vehicles. What I recalled vividly when we arrived there, the weather was very hot. Guess it is the venue to experience the temperature of Chihuahuan desert albeit we were there on Thanksgiving weekend, … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 18 January 2010 09:39 |
 The sun peeked through our window to greet us as I stretched myself to wake up. I swiftly grabbed my jacket and rushed out to catch the sight of sunrise from Chisos Mountains. The first rays of rising sun was indeed beautiful and I started singing in heart..."What a beautiful morning! What a beautiful day! I've got a beautiful feeling, Everything's going my way" ~ James TaylorAfter gearing up for our day, we made a brief stop at Kathy Kosmic KowGirl Kafe at Study Butte to source for hot coffee. … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 16 January 2010 09:53 |
 Basin Loop is a short trail whereby the trailhead is located near Basin Store. Graded as moderate, this trail connects to Laguna Meadow and Pinnacles Trails. Featuring the nice view of Chisos Basin area, the total round trip took about 1.6 miles. I found that Basin Loop Trail provides numerous spots to capture the awesome sight of 'Casa Grande', 'The Window' and Century Plant or scientifically known as 'Havard Agave'. Agave serves as the main source of food to Mexican Long-Nosed Bat (leptonyceri… |
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