Big Bend National Park

We had heard a lot about how beautiful Big Bend National Park is with all its different flowers and all. What we did not think about is that Texas has drought conditions right now and a lot of the park is very dry and under extreme fire conditions. But first, you have to see the pictures of this person's front yard that we saw on the way to the park. Only in America!!!!

I have no idea why somebody would want the Statue of Liberty, a pirate ship and the top part of a submarine in their front yard, but to each its own.

We went on to the park. As you can see, we did get to see some plants in bloom.
What amazed me is the difference in altitude.We were as low as 1850 feet, when we finally found the river at the Boquillas Canyonn Overlook. Also, keep in mind that across the river is Mexico. Somehow it does not seem like a big deterrent to cross the river. Signs also warned us not to purchase any Mexican artwork that we would see while in the park. It is considered illegal.

We first thought we would find the river at the Rio Grande Overlook, but the water levels are so low that you have to more guess where the river normally goes by all the green trees and shrubs surrounded by desert like vegetation.
I loved the little turtle sunbathing on the Nature Trail.


We went on to go to the basin, which is strangely enough at 5401 feet. We got to see lots of trees and shrubs, which you would find when you go into the mountains.

Once at the top, we had a very nice lunch with a beautiful view.

All in all we had a great day and got back to the rig pretty tired at 8 pm.