7 September 2016
Only one photo this go around. Wifi in Big Bend is slower than dial up. The best reception is in the bathroom. Guess where I’m sitting as I write this?
I think they need to rename Lost Maples to Enchanted Maples. It has a magical quality to it. After the hike to the summit, I sat at the campsite for probably and hour just observing. I did go skinny dipping one last time to cool off before I got into the tent for the night.
The weather was moderate in temperature – cooler than any night camping yet – but very windy. It came in gusts all night and I got a few rain showers. The wind dried the tent by morning and I hiked out. At the parking area, I saw a deer on the run and during my drive to Big Bend I saw two bald eagles.
I crossed the Pecos River and was surprised at the width and the amount of water in it. I’ve seen the Rio Grande and for much of the year it isn’t grand, but the Pecos was running deep. I also passed Langtry, Texas, home of Judge Roy Bean, but didn’t stop because I don’t favor the hangman’s noose.
Upon pulling into the visitors’s center at Big Bend, I checked with the ranger about day hikes for tomorrow and on my way out heard someone comment to another “This is the most boring national park I’ve been to.” I think it is one of the most exciting! There are unbelievable rock formations that beat any I’ve seen so far on any of my trips and the wildflowers are on steroids. I guess there weren’t enough amusement rides.
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The park is huge! It would take a week just to see the basics. If you’ve never been, put this on your bucket list. It’s a long way from anywhere but the drive is very scenic and worth it.
The rooms are ok at the Chisos Mountain Lodge. It’s run by Xanterra and I would call it rustic. Of course, my definition of rustic is no martinis, just wine and beer. The “lodge” is really like motel rooms and they could use a renovation. However, the AV works extra well and I intend to get a good night’s sleep and do a few day hikes in the morning.
There are bear, puma, and javelina in the area. I’ll take my bear spray!
