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Texas Big Bend National Park | Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive - Castolon Historic District
Written by Shirley T   
Saturday, 23 January 2010 15:28
Store is opened year roundCastolon Historic District is the place to catch the glimpse of Big Bend's past. Located at the western side of Big Bend National Park, it is accessible either via Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive or Old Maverick Road. However, the Old Maverick Road is an unpaved road only recommended for high clearance vehicles. What I recalled vividly when we arrived there, the weather was very hot. Guess it is the venue to experience the temperature of Chihuahuan desert albeit we were there on Thanksgiving weekend, …
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Texas Big Bend National Park | Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive - Sam Nail Ranch
Written by Shirley T   
Monday, 18 January 2010 09:39
Sam Nail was one of early ranchers at Big Bend NPSThe sun peeked through our window to greet us as I stretched myself to wake up. I swiftly grabbed my jacket and rushed out to catch the sight of sunrise from Chisos Mountains. The first rays of rising sun was indeed beautiful and I started singing in heart..."What a beautiful morning! What a beautiful day! I've got a beautiful feeling, Everything's going my way" ~ James TaylorAfter gearing up for our day, we made a brief stop at Kathy Kosmic KowGirl Kafe at Study Butte to source for hot coffee. …
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Texas Big Bend National Park | Chisos Basin - Basin Loop Trail
Written by Shirley T   
Saturday, 16 January 2010 09:53
The bloom stalk of Harvard Agave may reach 20-30 feet tallBasin Loop is a short trail whereby the trailhead is located near Basin Store. Graded as moderate, this trail connects to Laguna Meadow and Pinnacles Trails. Featuring the nice view of Chisos Basin area, the total round trip took about 1.6 miles. I found that Basin Loop Trail provides numerous spots to capture the awesome sight of 'Casa Grande', 'The Window' and Century Plant or scientifically known as 'Havard Agave'. Agave serves as the main source of food to Mexican Long-Nosed Bat (leptonyceri…
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Texas Big Bend National Park | Chisos Basin - The Window View and Trail
Written by Shirley T   
Friday, 15 January 2010 08:25
Breathtaking sunset through 'The Window' at Chisos BasinIf you are visiting Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park, 'The Window' is a mandatory! Some even  described it as 'the best view in Texas'. Technically speaking, The Window is an opening between two peaks and plays an important role to preserve Chisos Basin's ecosystem. It is the only spot in Chisos Basin where all the falling rain is drained onto the desert floor below through a steep pouroff. There are a couple of 'The Window' Trails that are accessible from the Visitor Center at Chisos Basi…
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Texas Big Bend National Park | Chisos Basin and Casa Grande
Written by Shirley T   
Thursday, 14 January 2010 10:05
Catch 'The Window' view from restaurantWhen one is driving into paintings of rocks and mountains, the distance of 6-mile paved road leading to Chisos Mountains Basin seems so short. Jagged and abrupt peaks dominates most of these mountains view. Guess what the Indians said was right. All the leftover rocks were dumped at Big Bend after the Great Spirit made the Earth! The air was moister as we ascended to lower mountain slopes and the cool breeze that sneaked into our car was soothing. The view of flat desert land turned into greener…
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