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Monthly Archives: February 2015

On the Trail of the Bluebonnet

It’s that time of year again…when the bluebonnets begin to bloom…at least, in this part of the Big Bend of Texas. We headed south and west of Big Bend National Park to the small gathering of buildings on the banks of the Rio Grande River called Lajitas, Texas. History has revealed that the first ofContinue reading “On the Trail of the Bluebonnet”

Posted bytexasflashdudeFebruary 27, 2015Posted inBig Bend3 Comments on On the Trail of the Bluebonnet

Just a Cakewalk

Last year, Ken, a good friend and former resident of Marathon, TX, suggested that we do a backpack trip…something known as the “Desert Mountain Loop.” This is the most difficult trail in Big Bend National Park, actually a combination of 6 different trails covering 32 miles over 4 days and 3 nights, ranging from anContinue reading “Just a Cakewalk”

Posted bytexasflashdudeFebruary 26, 2015Posted inBackpacking, Big Bend4 Comments on Just a Cakewalk

A Blooming Desert

While winter rages out of control in the northeast, we must take time out to bask in the 80 degree temps of the Big Bend in February. We hooked up the camper and set up camp for 3 days in the Cottonwood campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a stone’s throwContinue reading “A Blooming Desert”

Posted bytexasflashdudeFebruary 20, 2015Posted inBig Bend5 Comments on A Blooming Desert
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