Big Bend NP: access to the Rio Grande

It’s actually kind of a surreal experience. I drove into Big Bend NP from the eastern side and made my way to some pretty nice views of the Rio Grande before coming back out through the western side of the park.

Amistad NRA: ironic name…

I find this so ironic. This National Recreation Area is called Amistad (friendship in Spanish). It’s located right at the border with Mexico in Southern Texas.

Lake Meredith is BIG!

But then again… everything is bigger in Texas, right?

New Mexico is (was) on fire

Keeping up with the journey and the quest and visiting as many National Park Service spots as I possibly can. Last weekend was Capulin Volcano NM‘s turn.