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Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas offers desert and mountain landscapes that are captivating. |
Growing up, I traveled every summer out west with my family. While I have been to several national parks, I had never experienced Big Bend. We recently returned from this epic road trip, and it may be my favorite vacation our family has ever taken! Today I'm sharing some highlights from our time in Terlingua and Big Bend.
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Our view from BJ's RV Park in Terlingua, TX. |
Southwest Texas, Part 1 - Terlingua and Big Bend National Park
Texas is a vast state with beaches, mountains, farmland, desert, and rolling hills. As a child, I can vividly remember my great aunt telling me about her RV trip to Big Bend a hot July summer. She described her experience as being dragged into Hades where there was nothing but snakes, heat, and lizards. I still laugh thinking about her recounting of a less than favorable experience. And even her storytelling couldn't deter me from the curiosity of this place. Since we went during the winter, we didn't see lizards or snakes and the weather was mild and enjoyable. However, I can also understand why summer might be more than a little warm.
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BJ's RV Park offers an excellent place to stay that is near Big Bend National Park. |
Where to Stay
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Eating outdoors at sunset was a great way to end the day! |
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BJ's is a certified dark park. It is a wonderful location to view the stars. |
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Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park is breathtaking and should not be missed. |
Big Bend National Park
- pack a lunch so that you can enjoy a picnic while there.
- bring plenty of water to drink.
- be sure to get gas before going into the park. While there is gas located in the park, it is not widely available.
- be patient.
- allow for enough time to see the things you are interested in since popular locations can be crowded with long lines of traffic.
- be flexible because you might have to adjust your plans because of crowds and traffic.
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The hike into Santa Elena Canyon is beautiful. Take your time and enjoy the effort to get there and enjoy the view. |
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Castolon Historic Village offers a look into early life as settlers in this area. |
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The Terlingua Trading Company is located in the heart of the historic Ghost Town. |
Terlingua
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Visitors can stop in at the Starlight Theater for a drink and to relax. |
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The cemetery at Terlingua is still in use by residents today and is beautifully kept. |
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