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Offline Frau

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best time in Spring??
« on: December 12, 2010, 08:10:49 AM »
when is the best time to go to BiBe in Spring, before or after the crowds leave and when the nights are more comfortable for tent camping?
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Offline MilesOfTexas

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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2010, 12:41:32 PM »
Quote from: sohnesmutter on December 12, 2010, 08:10:49 AM
when is the best time to go to BiBe in Spring, before or after the crowds leave and when the nights are more comfortable for tent camping?

I have only been once during the spring (last year) and opted to go after Spring Break during the first week of April.  I found it to be quite pleasant.  It warmed up to around 90 in the low areas during the day, but stayed very cool up in the Chisos.  In fact, I had to put on a fleece a couple of the nights, but I was camping in the Basin.

What I really liked about going that late were the cacti blooms.  They were just beginning to open up.  Had I stayed another few days I think I would have seen the cacti blooms in their full glory!  I hope to catch them in full bloom this spring.  Bluebonnets were still out, the Ocotillo were still fiery red, Century Plants were in bloom and depending on where I was, the Spanish Daggers were still looking nice.

All in all, I was very happy with my timing.  I just wish I could have stayed another week to witness the full cacti bloom.

You can see a few of the photos I took last April here:
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2010, 12:42:08 PM »
One of my favorite times of year is April.  The crowds are gone, no spring breakers, weather is perfect.  Not much precip, lots of desert blooms, cozy nights....I could go on.  April is very nice.  Did I mention the Big Bend Bluebonnets?
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2010, 07:09:01 PM »
Quote from: Casa Grande on December 12, 2010, 12:42:08 PM
One of my favorite times of year is April.  The crowds are gone, no spring breakers, weather is perfect.  Not much precip, lots of desert blooms, cozy nights....I could go on.  April is very nice.  Did I mention the Big Bend Bluebonnets?
Ok so April it shall be! THANKS!
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 01:02:41 PM »
I went the first week of April this year and loved it.  Cactus and octillio in the lower regions of the desert  were in bloom.  The morning I headed up to the rim it was 30 degrees.  Made for a very comfortable hike in the mountains.

I plan on going back again about the same time next year.
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 03:08:20 PM »
Maybe I've just been lucky with weather, but on both of my trips to BIBE I went in early Feb.  Temps were awesome...  maybe upper 30's at night with low 70's in daytime.  Way before the spring break crowds, too.  The park was virtually empty once you left the basin parking lot.

The only drawback was the longer nights than what you'd have in April. 

Darin
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 06:48:33 PM »
Quote from: dkerr24 on December 18, 2010, 03:08:20 PM
Maybe I've just been lucky with weather, but on both of my trips to BIBE I went in early Feb.  Temps were awesome...  maybe upper 30's at night with low 70's in daytime.  Way before the spring break crowds, too.  The park was virtually empty once you left the basin parking lot.

The only drawback was the longer nights than what you'd have in April. 

Darin

February is definitely when I would go if the South Rim was my main destination.  But for me, I just love seeing all of the cacti in bloom, so I would still go in April.  Therefore I would just have to make two trips!  :icon_biggrin:
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2010, 08:57:37 PM »
I have only been to Big Bend in January since 1984.  I think it is high time that I added a spring trip to see the cactii also. 
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2010, 09:40:57 PM »
Quote from: Verduretiger on December 18, 2010, 08:57:37 PM
I have only been to Big Bend in January since 1984.  I think it is high time that I added a spring trip to see the cactii also.

You won't be disappointed, I assure you!

A few photos I took last April:













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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2010, 05:06:39 AM »
I see that QS and I share the same cant sleep issues.
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2010, 08:28:11 AM »
Looks like a good one.  Let us know how it performs.  Putting finishing touches on my first aid kit this morning and playing with grandchild
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2010, 09:47:57 AM »
Quote from: Verduretiger on December 19, 2010, 08:28:11 AM
Looks like a good one.  Let us know how it performs.  Putting finishing touches on my first aid kit this morning and playing with grandchild

Yesterday I managed to take a small chunk of skin out of a knuckle.  Nothing major, but just peed me off because I know that takes longer to heal than other areas, and I have this trip to LNF coming up in less than a week.  I went to Target and bought some of that 'new skin' stuff, which I had never tried before, and it is just amazing stuff!  (Stings like heck when first applied though!!!) I am adding that jewel to my first aid kit!!!
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2010, 12:59:09 PM »
We went the last week of this past April...it was absolutely gorgeous.  It did get a little warm midday, but was only in mid-nineties down near Mule Ears.  The yucca had already fruited around Mule Ears, but up in Dagger Flat, the giant dagger yucca was still in bloom.  The cacti flowers opened in the heat of the day.  It was a great trip.
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2010, 03:21:02 PM »
ok, you guys, you make it hard on me!! So, as it stands, i will have to go late Feb,early April, since i am leaving for GHANA,W Africa April 14th!! I appreciate all of the valuable input and wish everybody a Merry, Merry Xmas!!  Happy hiking!Taking of in the morning myself for SC! Talk to you in 2011!!
 Sohnesmutter (=mother of a son)
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Re: best time in Spring??
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2010, 03:47:27 PM »
Be safe.
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