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Jan 12, 2013 - Lajitas, TX

We left Marathon, TX, which is in the middle of nowhere, and traveled 125 miles to Lahitas, which is apparently on the edge of nowhere. The only sign of civilization on the way here was the road we traveled on. We passed a couple of cars coming north while we were traveling south, saw a few rustic homes, some cattle, and not a single gas station or store. Happiness is a full 40 gallon tank of diesel fuel. Big Bend National Park was written up in an article I read as one of the 10 most beautiful parks in the US, not to be missed, along with...

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The Great Escape

Mar 14, 2010 - Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Good Morning. I am a little tired this morning; I got up at 2 AM to change my clocks. I plan on touring the west side of BBNP today, driving the Ross Maxwell Scenic drive, stopping for short hikes and scenic views prior to arriving at my final destination, Santa Elena Canyon, where I will hike the canyon. I really wanted to hike the south rim trail in the basin, 13 miles round trip, but I decided to wait until cousin Milton can make the hike with me. More importantly, when cousin Shirlene can be here to make us sandwiches for lunch and...

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Spring Break 2010

Mar 14, 2010 - Day #28

Day #28, Sunday March 14, 2010: Another R & R day temp at 30C. At 4:00 p.m. we drove to Turlingua for “music on the porch” a Sunday afternoon/evening ritual where locals, and tourists who wish to mix, gather on the front porch of the Terlingua Trading Post, buy a few beers next door at the Starlight Theatre and enjoy the music provided by local performers. Kind of a neat gig! People watching at it's best as the Terlingua locals are a group unto themselves. As usual it cools down beautifully at night. Spring break is in full swing so all...

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Spring 2010

Mar 13, 2010 - Lajitas

My new home is in Lajitas for three nights, my first return since I stuck the Winnebago in the gravel next to the river when we stopped to get a coke at the Lajitas General Store, world famous. I did get the Winne out of the gravel, but not before I ruined reverse gear. We drove back to Lubbock making sure we did not have to back up. The guy said no problem, he had insurance, but everytime we called him back for another trip, the Winne was always all ready rented? I will return to the park for additional sightseeing tomorrow plus hike the...

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Spring Break 2010

Mar 12, 2010 - Day #26

Day #26, Friday March 12, 2010: Drove Lajitas to Presidio along the ”River Road” today. An awe inspiring trip to say the least. 15% grades in some spots and all twists and turns. Good asphalt road. On a Park rangers suggestion we hiked the “Closed Canyon” trail. Really different as you could almost touch both of the 100' high walls at any time. Approx a mile in. If a thunder storm had come up we were history! Presidio at the far end, 60 miles, is a “Mexican” town on US soil. Very unique, had a wonderful lunch at a Mexican restaurant shared...

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Spring 2010

Mar 11, 2010 - Day #25

Day #25, Thursday March 11, 2010: Drove from Davis Mtn. S.P. and a very cold morning south to the Rio Grande at Lajitas at the very west end of Big Bend National Park. Very windy drive however manageable. Settled into a great campground in a furious wind, predicted to decrease, but warm temperatures. The resort and associated campground are a story unto themselves. Suffice to say “ a fool and his money are soon parted” except in this case it's been three fools one after another. As with some others we're enjoying it while we can, nobody...

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Spring 2010

Jan 7, 2010 - Big Bend National Park & Texas State Park

We are at a private RV park in Lajitas, Texas. By far the most remote area we have camped in to date. Lajitas is in between Big Bend National Park (remote and gorgeous) and Big Bend Ranch Texas State Park (even more remote and rugged). We look forward to exploring the area in next 2-weeks. On day 1 Wendy noted how good the showers are here! After the not-so-awesome shower house at the Las Cruces State Park, this is great (Wendy can't run to Reza & Gay's house every day!).....shower house is warm and there is plenty of hot water. The...

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Apr 3, 2009 - Terlingua and Lajitas, TX

Terlingua was only about 60 miles from last nights lovely boondock picnic spot. In our search for a campground, we came across the Terlingua Cemetery and Ghost Town. We went to what appeared to be the only restaurant open for some lunch and ask questions. We were steered toward Lajitas and the Maverick RV Park. After some sight seeing in Terlingua we headed west to Lajitas. The two RV parks we spotted in Terlingua were very unappealing, and were charging $18 to $20 for dry camping. Terlinqua was once a booming town when the area was being...

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Feb 22, 2007 - Too Early for Fajitas in Lajitas

I am now completely caught-up with posting photos for the past month. If you'd like, take a quick scan back through the last month or so to see them. With all due respect & appreciation to the grandeur & beauty in every direction & the friendship of Joe & Dana, we were both ready yesterday to move-on from Big Bend to land in new scenery. Based on our experiences thus far, including our pre-full-timing days, I suspect that the itch to move-on will begin to infect us from just about anywhere that we land after a week or so. There may be some...

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We're Wingin' It



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