Best cavern system I have even been in. Amazing formations, and enormous rooms. In the evening we had the pleasure of watching hundreds of thousands of bats leave the cave to feed. A great park and one my favorites, I will definitely return here as 3 cave tours was not enough.
The first of many things that were missed last year while the government decided to close all the parks. A nice range in the middle of the desert. Temperatures were much cooler here, happy to be away from the true desert. Hiked up the highest peak to 8749 ft, the highest point in Texas. Nice views but feeling ready to be surrounded by epic mountains. First comes some more caves though…..
Another great trip to Big Bend. Significantly hotter this time so no hiking this time. There are plenty of scenic drives in the park though. Itching to get north and enjoy some cooler air.
Took a nice mineral water hot bath. Very relaxing and refreshing. Very strange to see the main attraction of this park is also main street and part of a town. Ready to see some big mountains. Time to head west……almost.
After revisiting some sights and viewing some new ones our time on the east coast is complete. Made it to Auburn Alabama to visit with an old friend from the Appalachian trail, Acorn. Had a great time and enjoyed the southern hospitality. Gearing up for Hot Springs national park, Arkansas.
Nothing to see here…..
Boat transportation to the 3rd largest reef in the world was closed. Without a private boat there is nothing to see in this park. Have to try this again at a later date.
