Big Bend National Park - Dec 23 - Jan 1
Ten days gave us plenty of time to explore this wonderful park.
We see a lion's head, do you?
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Javelina family crossing.
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This place rocks!
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- Rio Grande Campground -
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- Nature Trail -
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- Santa Elena Trail -
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- Hot Springs -
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- Window Trail -
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- Lost Mine Trail (there is not really a lost mine, the name was intended to lure people into the park) -
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- Grapevine Hills Trail (to see Balanced Rock) -
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- Boquillas Del Carmen, Mexico -
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After chatting with some locals, they asked Graham to tune their guitar.
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We all need someone we can
lean on!
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A quick rowboat ride across the Rio Grande river to Mexico.
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- Boquillas Canyon Trail -
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- Old Ore Road -
One of the park's best kept secrets, drive on this unimproved dirt road (that you need 4wheel drive for) to Ernst Tinaja.
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- Ernst Tinaja -
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Merry Christmas Y'all - Dec 25
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Desert Gardens Oasis, TX - Dec 23
Far away from civilization, we parked next to this mountain for the night. (Harvest Host)
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White Sands National Park, NM - Dec 21
A wonderful day trip if you are in the area. There are a few trails to hike in this unique environment.
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City of Rocks State Park, NM - Dec 18 - 20
A camping enthusiast's dream spot. Camping next to huge volcanic boulders, spacious sites, great views, hiking and the darkest skies we have encountered.
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Saguaro National Park, AZ - Dec 14
Petroglyphs, and saguaro cacti, which will not start growing arms until 75 to 100 years old.
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Redemptorist Renewal Center, AZ - Dec 14
We stopped by a retreat center where Colleen had stayed and done some yoga training.
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Catalina State Park, AZ - Dec 13 - 18
Great hiking and conveniently located near Tucson.
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- Romero and Montrose Pools Trail -
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- Pima Canyon Trail -
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Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ - Dec 11 - 13
We camped, and hiked to the base of these magical "Superstition Mountains".
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Joshua Tree National Park, CA - Dec 4 - 8
- Blackrock Canyon Campground -
sunrise
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sunset
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full moon at sunrise
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- Cap Rock / Skull Rock / Live Oak -
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- Barker's Dam Trail -
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- Cholla Cactus Garden -
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- Indian Cove Loop (plants and fruits use to be harvested in this area) -
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- Mastodon Peak Trail -
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Pioneertown, CA - Dec 2 - 4
An old west movie set that has evolved into a unique hangout spot.
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