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Month: April 2021

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park

Early April 2021 Big Bend National Park is indeed BIG. The park, which encompasses 800,000 acres, is in the southwest corner of Texas, sharing a border with Mexico. It includes canyons, deserts, forested mountains, and the Rio Grande. Figuring out where to start can be challenging. We were really fortunate to find a guide -and new friend – to give us a hand. We had decided that we’d camp outside of the park and make day trips into various areas….

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Exploring Austin

Exploring Austin

Late March 2021 We wrapped up our visit to Austin with a stay at McKinney Falls State Park. This site is just a stone’s throw from downtown Austin and is a perfect base for area day trips. The park is a gem, with lots of greenery, hiking trails leading to the river and little waterfalls, and well-spaced campsites in the woods. The first day, we explored the park. On the next, we ferried our bikes to the edge of town…

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