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by RichardM
April 21, 2008, 01:13:36 pm
No New Posts Hiking the Mountains
Frequently asked questions and answers about the National Park System's own mountain range, The Chisos Mountains.
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1060 Posts
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first time hiker but...
by RichardM
May 02, 2008, 01:36:38 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the desert of the Big Bend, the Chihuahuan desert.
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61 Topics
The Banta Shutin
by TheWildWestGuy
Today at 07:13:14 am
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the famous river that gives the Bend its name.
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289 Posts
35 Topics
Bring inflatable kay...
by Mikel G
April 11, 2008, 09:09:42 pm
No New Posts Big Bend Photographs
There are many great "Bender" photographers out there. See some of their work here and post your own!
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712 Topics
Flower Shots
by madplanter
May 08, 2008, 11:20:19 am
No New Posts Campgrounds
Got an RV? Wanna picnic table with restrooms nearby? Frequently asked questions and answers about the park's maintained campgrounds such as Rio Grande Village, the Basin and Cottonwood.
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190 Posts
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Concerned
by RichardM
April 23, 2008, 04:46:18 pm
No New Posts Backcountry Camping
Questions and Answers about the backcountry campsites are posted here. Interested in backpacking to the South Rim? What about taking the Jeep down to Mariscal? Your backcountry camping guide is here.
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25 Topics
How do you plan for ...
by dkerr24
May 02, 2008, 11:18:11 pm
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Wanna really 'get away from it all?' Find out how, what and where here.
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4 Topics
What exactly is zone...
by RichardM
December 07, 2007, 03:39:02 pm
No New Posts The Backroads
From Black Gap to Old Maverick, this is the place to post your Question or Answer about Big Bend's extensive network of backroads.
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19 Topics
Black Gap Road Clear...
by LandCruisers4Life
May 01, 2008, 01:27:48 am
No New Posts General Questions and Answers
If the preceding categories don't pertain to your question, then post it here. If you have a general comment about the park, post it here.
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2328 Posts
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Jesus on Hwy90 ??
by Undertaker
Today at 10:22:08 am
No New Posts Big Bend Book Reviews
Read a good (or bad) book about the Big Bend lately? Post your review here.
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170 Posts
16 Topics
Little Big Bend
by jeffblaylock
Today at 11:58:38 am
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Put your review of the hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, lodges, etc. here. Find out about the accommodations, service, cleanliness, etc. of places to stay throughout the Big Bend region.
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14 Topics
Terlingua Ranch
by Doc Savage
May 08, 2008, 02:18:48 pm
No New Posts Big Bend Tour Reviews
How did a specific river tour, hiking tour, etc. do for you? Which outfitter accommodated you? Was it good/bad/indifferent? Would you did it again?
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4 Posts
2 Topics
Desert Sports
by fesser nohair
February 16, 2008, 02:53:16 pm
No New Posts Suggested Itineraries
Straight from real "Benders" themselves, get good advice from those who have "been there done that."
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756 Posts
63 Topics
Emory Peak: how long...
by chuckyd
May 09, 2008, 05:15:37 pm
No New Posts The West Texas Fandango (aka Road Trip)
What's the best way to get there from San Antonio? Austin? Dallas? New Mexico? Sites along the way? Get the best route for your road trip to the Bend and check out some of the sites along the way!
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253 Posts
18 Topics
Houston to Prude Ran...
by jpfrog77
Today at 02:21:03 pm
No New Posts Your Trip Reports
Experience Big Bend through someone else's eyes. Post your own trip reports, read others, get some ideas about your future trip here.
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244 Topics
The South Rim on a W...
by jeffblaylock
May 11, 2008, 07:31:17 am
No New Posts Serranias del Burro, Del Carmens, El Carmen
Many sights await you from our Amigos across the Rio.
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La Linda Trip: Aguac...
by Fred
April 30, 2008, 10:17:52 pm
No New Posts GUMO General Discussion
General Q & A regarding Texas' second best National Park ;) Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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58 Topics
B-24 Crash site near...
by dkerr24
Today at 10:12:21 am
No New Posts Big Bend Ranch State Park Q&A
Talk about anything relating to Big Bend Ranch State Park....
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69 Topics
New Campsite Informa...
by SHANEA
May 10, 2008, 12:52:27 pm
No New Posts Black Gap Wildlife Mgt. Area
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the little known park to the East.
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57 Posts
14 Topics
A Bob Villa Special.
by BorderDog
April 30, 2008, 06:09:28 pm
No New Posts Other Area Parks
Balmorea, Fort Davis and many other parks in the Big Bend Region offer a diverse opportunity for recreation.
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250 Posts
23 Topics
Exploring Opportunit...
by Fred
Today at 12:00:02 am
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Post any reference links on the net that have to do with Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, or anything in the entire Region of Big Bend.
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150 Topics
Terlingua Property M...
by Roy
May 10, 2008, 07:20:02 pm
No New Posts What's Happening
What's going on in the Big Bend Region? Find out here. Post anything you want here regarding the Big Bend Area (Terlingua, Study Butte, Lajitas, Marathon, Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, etc.) Local Announcements, decrees, event notices, whatever...
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Shafter or... SHAFTE...
by BigBendHiker
May 06, 2008, 06:53:18 pm
No New Posts Places of Interest Surrounding the Park
Found a bar you like? What about a motel to stay in in Fort Davis, Fort Stockton? Post your suggestion or question here!
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560 Posts
113 Topics
Bacillus coahuilensis is...
by SHANEA
May 12, 2008, 09:32:30 pm
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News coming from within the park (or other national parks, if it's relevant). Discuss, rant and rave about it here.
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655 Posts
75 Topics
Border Fence
by SHANEA
May 12, 2008, 09:39:57 pm
No New Posts Regional News
Other news from around the Big Bend Region. Weird, fun, interesting news can be read and posted here.
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Eh?
by Fred
Yesterday at 11:35:42 pm
No New Posts Big Bend on the Web
Post any interesting websites about Big Bend here (e.g. trip reports and photo albums from non-members, etc.).
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527 Posts
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poo
by Fred
Yesterday at 07:00:31 pm
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Something interesting to you in the news? Got something to say about it? Get it off your chest!
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120 Topics
Google Maps adds Panoram...
by randell
Today at 02:58:29 pm
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Found some new cool camping gadget? What about your second most favorite spot on the earth? Share and tell here.
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2419 Posts
185 Topics
Roof rack - the ulti...
by dkerr24
Today at 02:54:52 pm
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Post your questions/answers related to photography gear and tips here.
444 Posts
34 Topics
Supercharge Your Can...
by xseption
May 09, 2008, 11:23:20 pm
No New Posts GPS Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to GPS/Mapping gear and tips here.
530 Posts
55 Topics
Topo maps
by mountaindocdanny
May 06, 2008, 01:29:13 pm
No New Posts Other Stuff
Something tickle your fancy? Get your goat? Anything you wanna post outside the above categories, put it here!
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by homerboy2u2
Today at 02:37:07 pm
No New Posts Big Bend National Park Q&A
Old Q & A forum is now locked. You may browse through the archives of this forum, but you can no longer post to it. If you find something you feel belongs on the new Q&A forum, contact the Moderator or Admisitrator to request it be moved.
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3811 Posts
381 Topics
NPS BiBe Daily Report?
by trtlrock
January 26, 2007, 10:14:09 am
No New Posts Off Topic....
The old Off Topic forum is now locked. You can browse through this forum if you'd like, but you can no longer post to it.
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by SHANEA
February 08, 2007, 05:01:10 pm

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