Of course I went to Big Bend National Park as I have been doing once or twice a year. But on this trip, I also included some other Texas destinations, so you’ll get a little more variety. As far as BBNP is concerned, you’ve already seen photos from my previous, so I’ll include only new photos.
Garner State Park
My campsite has a nice view of the Frio RiverMt Baldy is the high point of Garner State ParkOne view from the top of Old BaldyWhite Rock Cave is another park highlight
Uvalde
Occasionally, you’ll see something interesting as you travel. This shrine was set up in a park in the center of the town of Uvalde, site of a recent school shooting.
Amistad National Recreation Area
Amistad National Recreation Area covers the area of the Devil’s River where it his the Rio Grande. Perhaps the tires are some form of erosion control. This is not the only site where they are found.
Del Rio
The next time you go through Del Rio, be sure to visit the Whitehead Memorial museum. Among other things, they remember Judge Roy Bean, who filled many roles including, “The Law West of the Pecos.” One story tells that the judge hauled and sold milk. To increase his profits, he added creek water to the milk. When buyers started noticing minnows in the milk, he feigned surprise and said, “By Gobs. I’ll have to stop them cows from drinking out of the creek.”
Devils River State Natural Area
Devils River has been left in a more pristine state than the more developed state “parks”. Plus it’s harder to get to. The centerpiece is, of course, the river. Here, you can also get an idea of the setting.
Big Bend National Park
Look ma! A dinosaur egg.Where is Sisyphus when you need him?I always find the Sierra del Carmen range to be impressiveI think this is a petrified elephantThis part of Blue Creek Valley has so many of these volcanic structures poking through the rock that I think it should be called Dike Valley. I really enjoyes it.Dikes, dikes and more dikes. Which is your favorite?On my hikes I often wish I could be a geologist. What kind of rock is this? It comes is sheets. It’s basically white with a black overcoat.It seems that the dikes are burningThis is some crazy type of rockFor the most part, this wash contains ordinary rock of various sizes. But here, it’s anything but ordinary.This photo requires an explantion. The bottom half of shows a waterfall that has no water, which I prefer to call a dryfall. The day is cloudy, so the colors are muted. Now, imagine a rainfall that sends water rushing down from the right and spreading over the entire area. Now imaging a sunny day, bright colors. and flowing and falling water. That would be a sight! I’ll have to go back some day when I can see at least a portion of that.Hiking washes often leads to interesting places like thisVertical erosion produced these interconnected columnsBanta Shut-In is a small place that has many different scenes. Here are just three.Banta Shut-In is a small place that has many different scenes. Here are just three.Banta Shut-In is a small place that has many different scenes. Here are just three.Now that’s a rock of a different color!Slickrock Canyon is an impressive and somewhat intimidating place to visitThis unusal sight is a portion of Little Christmas Mountain. I think I figured out where the name comes from. The dark areas are really brown. The light areas are actually a pale green. In morning or evening light, the colors should be reddish brown and a more evident green. Voila!
Adventure After 60 