Rafting the Rio Grande

When we were planning our trip to Big Bend, I found a lot of outfitters in the area that led guided floats down the Rio Grande, for a pretty hefty fee.  We have a raft, so we decided to take it along and give it a go ourselves.   We did have a couple of logistical

Big Bend’s Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Day two of our trip we woke up refreshed and ready for a big day of exploration.  Big Bend is a huge expanse of majestic mountains and desert landscapes.  I think I could spend a couple of weeks exploring the park, and still just scratch the surface.  We only had a few days to see

Big Bend’s Boquillas Canyon

Hi Y’all! Please excuse the radio silence last week.  We were camping out in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert at Big Bend National park and completely hands free, no cellphone reception and no internet, just pure bliss! After what seemed like the longest car ride ever we finally arrived at the park on a