I just got back last night from the Davis Mountains and an extended trip to Colorado. I haven't been down to Big Bend the last few months--too hot for this boy--but I have been out in the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains several times this summer. The Davis Mountains are still getting a lot of rain and are really green. Plus the temps are quite pleasant with lows around 60 at night. Today's supposed to be even cooler with a front coming through. So if you're not ready for the heat at Big Bend, give the Davis or Guadalupe mountains a try. After I get them processed in a week or two, I'll try to post a few Davis Mountains photos.