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Announcements from BigBendChat.com administrator, help, etc.
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: App issues
on April 16, 2018, 07:02:17 AM
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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 House Made of Dawn
in Re: Early April Backpack...
on March 07, 2018, 10:39:54 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 NatureBoyFatAdam
in Re: Question on Banta Sh...
on April 20, 2018, 10:09:56 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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882 Posts
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Boot Spring report a...
on April 20, 2018, 02:45:18 PM
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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 House Made of Dawn
in Re: Big Bend Outer Mount...
on April 19, 2018, 09:23:08 AM
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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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Last post by rocketman
in Re: Great long-form arti...
on April 19, 2018, 10:09:46 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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1004 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Icons of the Mighty ...
on April 21, 2018, 09:40:30 AM
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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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132 Topics
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Last post by Al
in Re: McKinney Springs
on February 20, 2018, 08:11:35 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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1946 Posts
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Last post by JQ17B
in Re: Timing of Obtaining ...
on March 07, 2018, 09:28:05 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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231 Posts
22 Topics
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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 pakiheart
in Re: Black Gap Roadd Inqu...
on April 13, 2018, 09:51:17 AM
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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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Last post by badknees
in Re: The Date palm at Cat...
on Today at 03:16:30 PM
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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 fartymarty
in Re: Voice of the Last Fr...
on March 20, 2018, 10:15:14 PM
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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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Last post by Joe The Real Deal
in Re: Old-fashioned rooms ...
on March 23, 2018, 12:57:38 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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685 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Holy Week in a Holy ...
on Today at 01:08:42 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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2605 Posts
241 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in MOVED: Why are some camp...
on April 09, 2018, 10:06:11 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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Last post by trtlrock
in Re: Which route-variant ...
on October 06, 2017, 05:04:09 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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69 Topics
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Last post by presidio
in Re: more publicity for B...
on September 15, 2017, 05:50:30 PM
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GUMO General Discussion
General Q & A regarding Texas' second best National Park ;) Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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2543 Posts
261 Topics
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Last post by wrangler88
in Re: Guadalupe Ridge High...
on April 02, 2018, 06:43:13 AM
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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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1950 Posts
271 Topics
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Last post by 230Ag
in Re: Extra travel time fr...
on April 17, 2018, 09:00:46 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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30 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Proposed addition to...
on Today at 01:23:25 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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847 Posts
101 Topics
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Last post by get lost
in Re: Devils River
on February 15, 2018, 09:27:03 AM
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The Alpine Board
Anything pertaining to Alpine goes here.
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23 Topics
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Last post by dprather
in Re: ZuZu Verk
on March 17, 2017, 01:23:41 PM
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The Marfa Board
Anything about Marfa Goes here.
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67 Posts
15 Topics
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Last post by Hang10er
in Re: Tethered Aerostat Ra...
on March 17, 2018, 08:38:58 AM
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The Marathon Board
Everything you want to say and see in Marathon, put it here.
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116 Posts
20 Topics
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Last post by Hiker79
in Re: Brew pub coming to M...
on April 18, 2018, 12:11:05 PM
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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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896 Posts
120 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: From my porch last n...
on April 02, 2018, 05:01:13 PM
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The Fort Davis Board
Everything about Fort Davis goes here.
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13 Topics
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Last post by GaryF
in Re: Fort Davis Cyclefest
on September 19, 2017, 06:26:47 AM
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The Presidio Board
Ok, this is where you put important information about Presidio.
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103 Posts
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 mediopelo
in Re: Law enforcement and ...
on April 21, 2018, 12:55:51 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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929 Posts
174 Topics
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Last post by Hang10er
in Re: Big Bend National Pa...
on March 21, 2018, 02:46:01 PM
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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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3316 Posts
589 Topics
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Last post by presidio
in Re: Border Patrol Gunfig...
on April 07, 2018, 12:10:32 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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669 Posts
140 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Big Bend People
on April 01, 2018, 02:22:01 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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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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302 Topics
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Last post by rocketman
in Re: Getting Warmer
on April 19, 2018, 10:23:32 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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1126 Posts
191 Topics
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Last post by presidio
in Re: So they say...
on April 12, 2018, 03:07:30 PM
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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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302 Topics
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Last post by Lance
in Re: APOD From Big Bend
on March 31, 2018, 09:56:43 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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3148 Posts
289 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Goodwater Trail arou...
on April 19, 2018, 07:04:31 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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697 Posts
98 Topics
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Last post by austin gorpchomper
in Re: Peregrine Falcon at ...
on March 06, 2018, 09:15:13 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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5293 Posts
427 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Props to REI
on March 12, 2018, 03:56:51 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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1382 Posts
146 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: GPS, maps, coordinat...
on April 16, 2018, 02:27:15 PM
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4x4
Information about 4x4 vehicles and other off-road activities.
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982 Posts
41 Topics
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Last post by James G
in Re: pictures of your veh...
on February 11, 2018, 06:58:04 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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