Big Bend 2010 – Day 1

The first day of our winter vacation was for making time and distance. The choice this AM was to turn left and head for the Grand Canyon or right and head for Big Bend. With the forecast showing clouds and rain in the Arizona Strip we added some warm weather clothes to our bags and made a right turn heading south to Big Bend. The drive took us through New Mexico to Carlsbad where we found a campground for the night. We set camp early enough for me to cook one of our gourmet meals.

Enjoying and good curry

Our morning got a late start with a trip back to Carlsbad to pickup a prescription that I had forgotten at home.
We headed south on US 285 towards Big Bend. The drive south took us through a drab section of Texas.

Heading into the park

By mid afternoon we were admiring the mountains as we approached Big Bend from the North entrance. Once in the park we headed to the Panther Junction Ranger Station to pickup our back country camping permit.
With the permit in hand we headed to the Chisos Basin developed campground.

Entering the park

The drive into the Chisos Mountains is one of the more picturesque in the park. We even saw a black bear on the drive to the campground. We found a nice site and had camp set by 4:30. Plenty of time for a nice curry for dinner.

Camping in Chisos Basin

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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