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Nature and Adventure
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 15 January 2010 08:25 |
 If you are visiting Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park, 'The Window' is a mandatory! Some even described it as 'the best view in Texas'. Technically speaking, The Window is an opening between two peaks and plays an important role to preserve Chisos Basin's ecosystem. It is the only spot in Chisos Basin where all the falling rain is drained onto the desert floor below through a steep pouroff. There are a couple of 'The Window' Trails that are accessible from the Visitor Center at Chisos Basi… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 14 January 2010 10:05 |
 When one is driving into paintings of rocks and mountains, the distance of 6-mile paved road leading to Chisos Mountains Basin seems so short. Jagged and abrupt peaks dominates most of these mountains view. Guess what the Indians said was right. All the leftover rocks were dumped at Big Bend after the Great Spirit made the Earth! The air was moister as we ascended to lower mountain slopes and the cool breeze that sneaked into our car was soothing. The view of flat desert land turned into greener… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 09:00 |
 I was amazed when I found out that Big Bend National Park offers more than 200 miles of hiking trails for visitors to explore. Of various grades, trails can range from strenuous primitive paths through rugged desert to short handicapped accessible pathways! My Significant kept asking me when was the next destination so that he would get a chance to hike instead of just walking several steps at the overlook. Here, finally we arrived at the trailhead of Boquillas Canyon Trail. |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 08 January 2010 10:28 |
 We decided to explore Rio Grande area on our first day (26 November 2009) in Big Bend National Park. First, the location of Rio Grande Village is on the opposite end of the town where we were going to overnight. On the map, Rio Grande Village is on the eastern side of the park, lies 20 miles away from park's Headquarters and 46 miles from Maverick Junction. Secondly, we reserved the following day for Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and the highlight of Big Bend - Santa Elena Canyon since the weather w… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 04 January 2010 08:28 |
 On last Thanksgiving Day, we arrived at Fort Davis about half past three in the afternoon. Then, we continued driving on State Highway 118 north heading to Davis Mountains State Park. In fact, this stretch of 4 miles from Davis Mountains State Park entrance to Fort Davis is part of Texas Mountain Trail. Located in the heart of Davis Mountains, the state park is the coolest spot in a hot state as the mountain is about one mile high. Occupying a land of 2700 acres in size, the original area of the… |
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