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Texas Big Bend National Park | Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive - Santa Elena Canyon River Access
Written by Shirley T   
Monday, 25 January 2010 09:09
You must be wondering, did we actually bring along a raft or canoe to float on the Rio Grande River? Otherwise, why should we be here at the river access point. The answer is "How I wish we did!". Too bad we didn't.
Detour to Santa Elena Campground. We steal a glimpse of Cerro Castolon
Santa Elena Campground - Colors of Fall
Left turn ahead is Santa Elena Canyon River Access
Seeing a couple of trucks at the parking bay confirmed our instinct that this is definitely a place of attraction.  One of the vehicles was equipped with canoe racks on its wagon. Bushes here were green and taller than me. Following our heart led us to a path, advancing nearer to the water. As we reached the river bank, we were greeted by a uniformed man - the park's river patrol staff. He was in the midst of moving his canoe out from the water. After exchanging greetings and a brief chat, we took a short walk towards east along the muddy river bank so that we could get on the middle patch. The ground here was carpeted by mainly sandy soils and pebbles. Water was pretty shallow. And here, we were shaded by canyon wall despite sun was shining bright. I heard that the international border lies in the middle of Rio Grande and guess we were standing right on it! So, were we on the land of United States or Mexico? Or neither of both?
Tall green bushes by Rio Grande
Wild flowers
Dirt path on the right was where we came from
We were not alone!
Water reflection of Santa Elena Canyon
This spot is perhaps a bit secluded and unpopular to many. But we found it is one of the most beautiful spot to capture the reflection of Santa Elena Canyon walls. Simply fascinating to see the pictureque canyon image on the calm water under a clear blue sky.
Rio Grande and Santa Elena Canyon
Roots and trunks by Rio Grande river bank
Gorgeous!
South wall belongs to Mexico
Santa Elena Canyon mouth and Rio Grande
The boat completes one's journey on Rio Grande!

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written by Mark Weaver , August 31, 2010

Some great photos here! Makes me want to pack up my camera and hit the trail.
Just discovered this site and love it. http://mwphotography.smugmug.com
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written by Shirley T , August 31, 2010

Mark, Great to hear you like them and thanks for your generous comments.
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