Texas is a big place, it requires a “whole lotta” miles of driving just to get anywhere. It’s going to take us two more stops along the Rio Grande to reach the coast. The first stop is in Del Rio, Texas. I wasn’t expecting much. Boy was I wrong!
Month: April 2018
ICONIC BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS
Tourists…they come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Some lug around huge packs, hiking poles and Camelbak bladders, others walk up to an overlook, take a picture and leave and still others haul kayaks around on their heads to put in at rivers. Wherever they are, we try not to be. Sometimes it can’t be avoided.
THE WONDERS OF BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK TEXAS
There is some debate among park aficionados as to which is the most beautiful, Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Today is the day we put the debate to rest.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS: LAND OF SOLITUDE
Sometimes, in life, it’s good to take some time to think about your priorities.
Really focus on what’s important.
One of the best times for soul searching, is while driving down a lonely desert road. Continue reading
SECRETS OF BORDER SECURITY REVEALED – EL PASO TEXAS
Repeat after me…
“Yes sir, we are American Citizens. No sir, there is no one else in the vehicle.”
THE TOWNS THAT TIME FORGOT: GLEESON, COURTLAND, PEARCE, ARIZONA
Ghosts are everywhere if you know where to look. Continue reading
DIGGING DEEP IN BISBEE, ARIZONA
Bisbee Arizona is a quirky little mining town, turned artists’ enclave. Full of eccentric people and history around every corner.
Today we’re in search of whatever surprises it holds. Continue reading
QUESTING WITH CORONADO IN ARIZONA
Have you ever set out on a quest hoping for a specific outcome, only to be sadly disappointed and feeling sorry for yourself?
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado y Lujan did exactly that and when we opted to follow in his footsteps, we had the same result. Continue reading
NO STONE UNTURNED 