South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)

— Morning or afternoon hours, the views from the Lost Mine Trail are always breathtaking all the way along the trail. You can see the Window, Casa Grande as well as Juniper Canyon and the South Rim, as in this … Read More

The Window’s Edge

— Yesterday I posted a view from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive showing the Chisos Mountains. If you look at that image closely, you can see a small V-shaped cut in the mountain. That’s the other side of the Window. … Read More

Chisos Mountains

— After a couple of years since our last visit, this past spring we spent a week in Big Bend National Park. We’ve been going to Big Bend NP since 2001, when I was first introduced to the beauty and … Read More

Balanced Rock – Big Bend NP

— And here is another Balanced Rock, this time at Big Bend NP. You can find another Balanced Rock at Arches NP. As the main attraction and destination at Grapevine Hills trail, the Balanced Rock offers a beautiful and otherworldly view of … Read More

Swirl

The Grapevine Hills Trail, in Big Bend NP, is well known for its picturesque Balanced Rock. However, no one will deny the incredible surroundings with various rocks exhibiting odd shapes and characteristics that amaze anyone. The trail is reached via … Read More

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

— Although this photo is over 10 years old, the magic of a sunset on the Chisos Mountains as seen from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive is breathtaking. The red and orangeg colors are vibrant and intense giving the Chisos … Read More

Sotol Vista

— The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive offers some of the most expansive views in Big Bend National Park. The Sotol Vista is one of my favorites. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, but you can also catch a glimpse of Santa … Read More

Ernst Tinaja Trail

One frequent destination of mine, Big Bend National Park offers remote locations and expansive views. On this particular visit back in 2009, I took my mountain bike to explore some of the park roads on two wheels. A buddy and … Read More

The Window

— An iconic shot at Big Bend National Park, the Window offers breathtaking views whether you actually hike the short, easy trail or stay at the Basin and wait for nature to do its wonders. If you opt for the … Read More

Casa Grande Peak

The Chisos Mountains are located entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park, making it the only mountain range contained completely in a national park. One can actually see the entire range from some key outside-of-the-park locations. It is … Read More

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