Big Bend National Park Part 1

Spent 2 nights at Big Bend NP.  Camped in 2 different campgrounds both on the Rio Grande. It was very hot near 100 F. It is a beautiful and interesting place and we really enjoyed it.  We are now camped at Sanderson, TX on our way to Gulf of Mexico beaches.  Here are a few of the many pictures we took.

                                           2 Peaks called Mule Ears

                                            Javelina's   (look like pig's but not related)
                                             In our campground

                                           Coyote in our campground

                                           Rio Grande with Mexico on other side

                                           Old homestead in US with Mexico in background

                                                     Standing in Rio Grande Mex on left

                                                     Time to fill up

                                           Mountains in Mexico

                                           Trinkets for sale  (can be fined if you buy)

                                           The sellers across the river

                                           More items for sale (you put money in jar)

                                           Seller

                                           See horse and rider on hill  Rio Grande behind Barb

Camping at Balmorhea State Park in Texas

We didn't quite make it to Big Bend NP.  Somehow we went thru 2 time changes  and now we are in central time and time to stop for the night.   We are at Balmorhea State Park.   It is a beautiful park with natural spring putting out 1 million gallons of water per hour.  They have a huge lake enclosed with concrete wall to look like a pool, with natural rock bottom.  It is 25 feet deep in some places, with water temp all year 72 - 76F.  It is used by scuba divers and swimmers.   It is open all the time.  Camping is only $14 per night with electric.  Great place.  Remember no cell service at Big Bend NP so may be days till next post.

                                          tarantula  about 4 inches long

                                           Speed limit on I10

                                           Spring fed lake

Still at Rockhound State Park

Spent several more days climbing the mountain behind us collecting rocks.  Went thru the Botanical garden right behind our campsite taking a few pictures.  We are leaving for Big Bend National Park  in Texas today  and they have no cell phone or internet service so this may be the last post for several days.

 

Colorful bug on cactus (about an inch long)