The second day of our trip included a full itinerary all in Big Bend National Park! Keri was so great to create us an itinerary to go off of. On our agenda was Santa Elena Canyon, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Mule Ears Viewpoint, Lower Burro Mesa Pour-off, Panther Junction Visitor Center, and the Window View Trail at Sunset! We were so anxious to finally see B I G B E N D!!!
We met at a gas station in town so that we could fuel up and get some ice for our coolers and a little breakfast in our stomachs. Then we were Big Bend bound! Once we got on the main road that led from Alpine to Big Bend, it started getting prettier by the minute! And once the mountains came into view, I started to get so excited. The mountains bring my heart so much peace and joy and happiness! I really need to live where the mountains are a part of my daily view!
We stopped in Terlingua to gas up again because we heard that any time you pass a gas station, you fuel up! Fuel stations are far and few in between the deeper you get into the Big Bend National Park. The views around were pretty great! PS - I have heard about Terlingua my entire life...it was NOTHING like I had expected. At least from this area...
Once we actually entered the NP we drove straight to Panther Junction Visitor Center so that we could get our park pass for the weekend. The visitor center was really nice, had clean bathrooms, and a few souvenirs. We got our park map and were on our way!
First up was the Ross Maxwell Scenic drive! It was so pretty...windy roads threw the mountains. We had to stop for some pictures.
Next was the lower burro mesa hike! While it was a fairly short hike, the terrain was uneven, rocky, and sandy! It was worth it, though! Such pretty views.
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