Mr. Leary
Glamping Excursionaire
Big Bend Country – A timeless land
One could easily argue that this area is the most scenic that the Central States has to offer. We would say that it is one of many examples of the vastly varied and beautiful regions in a part of the country that so many people drive past on their way to somewhere else. This often overlooked part of the United States is rich in history and scenery, and has some of the most beautiful back country areas that most people never knew were there. This report describes a short trip through one of these areas. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy…
Our first day started out later then we had planned, which is about par for the course for us. Leaving our home at just after 0700, we knew that we would be chasing daylight once we got to Big Bend National Park (BBNP). A long drive and a lot of gas later, we started to notice the landscape assuming the appearance of what we were expecting. As we rolled down 385, we were reminded that we were still in Texas. A large new natural gas facility and dozens of ranches (with gates) were in evidence.
The hills turned into mountains, and the valleys into canyons.
There was an interesting looking rock formation that we just had to get a picture of. At first we thought it was a house!
Before we knew it, we were in the park. After checking in, we made our way to Panther Junction to check in and secure a back country camping permit. The site was a long way down Old Ore Road, and we had just about run out of daylight. We kept ourselves from getting in a rush just yet. We stopped to take pictures of the sunset.
One could easily argue that this area is the most scenic that the Central States has to offer. We would say that it is one of many examples of the vastly varied and beautiful regions in a part of the country that so many people drive past on their way to somewhere else. This often overlooked part of the United States is rich in history and scenery, and has some of the most beautiful back country areas that most people never knew were there. This report describes a short trip through one of these areas. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy…
Our first day started out later then we had planned, which is about par for the course for us. Leaving our home at just after 0700, we knew that we would be chasing daylight once we got to Big Bend National Park (BBNP). A long drive and a lot of gas later, we started to notice the landscape assuming the appearance of what we were expecting. As we rolled down 385, we were reminded that we were still in Texas. A large new natural gas facility and dozens of ranches (with gates) were in evidence.
The hills turned into mountains, and the valleys into canyons.
There was an interesting looking rock formation that we just had to get a picture of. At first we thought it was a house!
Before we knew it, we were in the park. After checking in, we made our way to Panther Junction to check in and secure a back country camping permit. The site was a long way down Old Ore Road, and we had just about run out of daylight. We kept ourselves from getting in a rush just yet. We stopped to take pictures of the sunset.