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Announcements from BigBendChat.com administrator, help, etc.
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Last post by DesertRatShorty
in Re: 2019 Calendar Nomina...
on September 21, 2018, 09:06:03 PM
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Hiking the Mountains
Frequently asked questions and answers about the National Park System's own mountain range, The Chisos Mountains.
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Snake Question
on September 07, 2018, 05:48:23 AM
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Hiking the Desert
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the desert of the Big Bend, the Chihuahuan desert.
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Last post by Imre
in Re: Pecans in the Chihua...
on August 27, 2018, 09:18:08 AM
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Water and Spring Reports
Post any backcountry spring and water reports here. Keep in mind that water reports are very time-sensitive and there is no guarantee of any reliability of water sources.
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978 Posts
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Last post by mogwai
in Re: Boot Spring August 2...
on August 29, 2018, 09:33:19 AM
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Outer Mountain Loop
Frequently asked questions and answers about the most popular backpacking hike, the Outer Mountain Loop
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: OML in mid October, ...
on September 19, 2018, 04:25:36 PM
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Boating on the Rio Grande
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the famous river that gives the Bend its name.
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115 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Thanksgiving Santa Elena...
on September 18, 2018, 12:05:21 PM
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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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1011 Topics
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Last post by Flash
in Re: Dugout Wells in 1988
on August 26, 2018, 01:51:54 PM
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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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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Chisos Basin in Nove...
on August 08, 2018, 09:23:15 AM
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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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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Glenn Springs road i...
on Today at 04:07:04 AM
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Zone Camping
Wanna really 'get away from it all?' Find out how, what and where here.
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Last post by Homer67
in Re: Advice on Primitive ...
on April 08, 2018, 12:18:27 PM
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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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Last post by jim2
in Re: Current Condition Pi...
on September 21, 2018, 02:13:54 PM
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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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743 Topics
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Last post by badknees
in Re: Rain!
on Today at 11:03:12 AM
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Big Bend Book Reviews
Read a good (or bad) book about the Big Bend lately? Post your review here.
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Julia Nail Interview...
on September 16, 2018, 08:05:22 AM
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Lodging Reviews
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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761 Posts
66 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: What? Big Bend Brewi...
on May 03, 2018, 09:23:53 PM
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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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22 Posts
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Big Bend River Tours
on April 13, 2018, 12:48:26 PM
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Backcountry Campsites
Descriptions and discussions about individual backcountry camp sites.
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279 Posts
77 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Blue Creek 1 - BL1 C...
on February 13, 2018, 08:45:04 PM
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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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692 Topics
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Last post by Hookim
in Re: Water and thunder an...
on September 15, 2018, 12:41:51 PM
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Suggested Itineraries
Straight from real "Benders" themselves, get good advice from those who have "been there done that."
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2646 Posts
244 Topics
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Last post by Floridafran
in Re: (Finally) First trip...
on July 13, 2018, 11:34:36 PM
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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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46 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Take a real Fandango...
on July 17, 2018, 05:42:40 PM
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True Tales from the Bend
Do you have a short tale to tell? Post your interesting, original short story about trips past to the Big Bend here. Please note, this is not for your trip reports!
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274 Posts
26 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Primates in the Bend
on March 13, 2018, 05:34:40 PM
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Serranias del Burro, Del Carmens, El Carmen
Many sights await you from our Amigos across the Rio.
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1565 Posts
70 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Boquillas Port of En...
on July 30, 2018, 06:48:06 AM
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GUMO General Discussion
General Q & A regarding Texas' second best National Park ;) Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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272 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Family trip to Guada...
on September 17, 2018, 03:00:57 PM
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Big Bend Ranch State Park Q&A
Talk about anything relating to Big Bend Ranch State Park....
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2015 Posts
276 Topics
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Last post by Hang10er
in Re: Ham Radio Monitoring...
on September 21, 2018, 02:23:04 PM
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Black Gap Wildlife Mgt. Area
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the little known park to the East.
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32 Topics
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Last post by dprather
in Re: Black Gap land purch...
on August 25, 2018, 08:03:47 PM
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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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854 Posts
102 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Zone tailed hawk
on July 19, 2018, 10:10:26 PM
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The Alpine Board
Anything pertaining to Alpine goes here.
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24 Topics
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Last post by blubear
in Re: Jim Glendinning R.I....
on June 08, 2018, 06:08:52 PM
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The Marfa Board
Anything about Marfa Goes here.
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70 Posts
15 Topics
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Last post by Buck
in Re: Tethered Aerostat Ra...
on August 23, 2018, 02:05:40 PM
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The Marathon Board
Everything you want to say and see in Marathon, put it here.
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117 Posts
20 Topics
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Last post by Robert
in Re: Brew pub coming to M...
on May 22, 2018, 09:32:48 AM
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The Terlingua/Study Butte Board
Yep, you guested, it. Terlingua and Study Butte stuff goes here. Lajitas, too.
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125 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: More Publicity
on September 23, 2018, 04:44:59 AM
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The Fort Davis Board
Everything about Fort Davis goes here.
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14 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Fort Davis Cyclefest
on September 20, 2018, 11:03:40 AM
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The Presidio Board
Ok, this is where you put important information about Presidio.
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9 Topics
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Last post by roadjunkie
in Re: Old Building in Pres...
on May 07, 2017, 06:06:57 PM
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All the Other Towns....
Any towns/areas in the Big Bend region which aren't listed above.
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Here we go again. Mo...
on July 11, 2018, 05:54:12 PM
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Big Bend Area Links
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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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Heavens-Above (star ...
on July 10, 2018, 09:44:03 AM
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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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590 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Balmoreah Closed Unt...
on August 08, 2018, 09:51:07 AM
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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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679 Posts
140 Topics
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Last post by presidio
in Re: Chispa Road
on September 18, 2018, 02:10:43 PM
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Big Bend People
Stories, anecdotes, and recollections of people from the Big Bend area that helped make it unique and what it is today.
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7 Posts
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Last post by RichardM
in Johnnie Ward
on September 07, 2018, 11:00:39 AM
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National Park News
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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312 Topics
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Last post by tjavery
in Re: The 2018 Superintend...
on September 18, 2018, 09:51:20 PM
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Regional News
Other news from around the Big Bend Region. Weird, fun, interesting news can be read and posted here.
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1155 Posts
193 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: NM bear encounter
on August 24, 2018, 11:40:43 AM
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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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307 Topics
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Last post by nuggetf5
in Re: Anthony Bourdain in ...
on September 20, 2018, 03:57:40 PM
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Non-BIBE Trip Reports
Post any trip reports and pictures from places other than the Big Bend region (Central Texas Hill Country has its own forum).
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3180 Posts
291 Topics
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Last post by presidio
in Re: Grand Canyon Fandang...
on July 21, 2018, 06:05:35 PM
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Hill Country
Information, reports, and discussion about parks and activities in the Hill Country region of Central Texas.
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713 Posts
101 Topics
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Last post by Kilo19
in Re: crazy gate attendant...
on September 19, 2018, 02:51:00 PM
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General Outdoor Stuff & Camping Equipment
Found some new cool camping gadget? What about your second most favorite spot on the earth? Share and tell here.
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5433 Posts
435 Topics
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Last post by Hookim
in Re: The Scoop on Pooping
on September 15, 2018, 04:28:36 PM
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Photography Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to photography gear and tips here.
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1610 Posts
134 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Testing some differe...
on January 04, 2018, 11:19:22 AM
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GPS Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to GPS/Mapping gear and tips here.
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1389 Posts
147 Topics
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Last post by Jelf
in Re: Gmap4 - An enhanced ...
on August 27, 2018, 09:46:16 PM
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4x4
Information about 4x4 vehicles and other off-road activities.
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1010 Posts
45 Topics
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Last post by Hookim
in Re: Kind of 4WD but not ...
on September 09, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
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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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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Spring Break
on February 16, 2009, 12:42:31 PM
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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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Last post by SHANEA
in Still Like...
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