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Announcements from BigBendChat.com administrator, help, etc.
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: 2019 Calendar availa...
on December 31, 2018, 03:44:05 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 ZachTeich
in Re: What's the name?
on May 17, 2019, 08:37:36 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 Flash
in Re: Cattail falls
on May 06, 2019, 05:55:02 PM
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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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Last post by TexasAggieHiker
in Re: Mesa de Anguila Wate...
on May 25, 2019, 10:12:17 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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260 Topics
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Last post by steelfrog
in Re: May 11 OML or Dodson...
on May 12, 2019, 05:41:47 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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121 Topics
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Last post by Lance
in Re: Lower Canyons Film
on March 08, 2019, 09:42:19 AM
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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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9992 Posts
1019 Topics
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Last post by catz
in Re: Warning Signs
on May 23, 2019, 10:21:53 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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141 Topics
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Last post by Don H
in Re: Chisos Basin Campgro...
on May 24, 2019, 02:38:13 PM
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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 DonkeyTrot27
in Re: Backcountry Permit S...
on March 25, 2019, 07:31:52 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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253 Posts
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Leaving your camp du...
on April 18, 2019, 01:54:30 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 rickd
in Re: newbie, Black gap to...
on May 21, 2019, 02:00:00 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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9900 Posts
779 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Fire near Castolon
on May 25, 2019, 12:15:59 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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101 Topics
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Last post by Ranger Tim
in Re: In the Shadow of the...
on February 13, 2019, 09:21:43 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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794 Posts
70 Topics
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Last post by TexasLC
in Re: Terlingua Nights
on February 22, 2019, 09:43:13 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
3 Topics
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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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288 Posts
77 Topics
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Last post by rocketman
in Re: La Noria 2
on November 08, 2018, 08:29:27 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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12741 Posts
708 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: A Big Bend Journey
on May 23, 2019, 08:46:52 AM
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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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2703 Posts
250 Topics
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Last post by PacingTheCage
in Re: First trip, Improved...
on March 24, 2019, 04:21:48 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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672 Posts
47 Topics
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Last post by Hookim
in Re: Swiss Alps of Texas
on January 04, 2019, 11:06:43 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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288 Posts
27 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: The Lower Pecos Ratt...
on April 30, 2019, 09:09:27 AM
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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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1579 Posts
73 Topics
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Last post by GUEST
in Re: GoFundMe page for Bo...
on April 02, 2019, 07:22:08 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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2818 Posts
282 Topics
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Last post by austin gorpchomper
in Re: GMNP fee increases 0...
on May 23, 2019, 12:20:46 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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2353 Posts
316 Topics
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Last post by BlindWilly
in Re: Las Burras dirt road...
on May 21, 2019, 01:10:04 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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232 Posts
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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861 Posts
106 Topics
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Last post by riverdogrescuer
in visiting big bend ranch ...
on May 22, 2019, 07:02:52 PM
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The Alpine Board
Anything pertaining to Alpine goes here.
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147 Posts
26 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Big Bend Brewing Bel...
on January 23, 2019, 06:31:48 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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971 Posts
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: More publicity for T...
on April 18, 2019, 11:04:59 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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107 Posts
9 Topics
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Last post by Hoodoo
in Re: Old Building in Pres...
on September 29, 2018, 05:56:30 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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104 Posts
21 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Fuel in Alpine
on November 18, 2018, 06:38:05 AM
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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: Weather in Big Bend
on May 21, 2019, 05:46:25 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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3337 Posts
591 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Balmoreah Closed Unt...
on March 01, 2019, 11:57:28 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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704 Posts
143 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Reservable Camping N...
on May 11, 2019, 02:51:04 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
2 Topics
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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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3805 Posts
323 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Let the rainy season beg...
on April 24, 2019, 12:38:37 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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1383 Posts
312 Topics
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Last post by Francis Redfern
in Re: Big Bend Virtual Geo...
on May 24, 2019, 02:38:52 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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3383 Posts
299 Topics
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Last post by Keepa
in Re: Arizona Trail Progre...
on May 18, 2019, 02:58:05 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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719 Posts
102 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Need a plant id
on March 18, 2019, 09:34:59 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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5504 Posts
440 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Big Agnes line of in...
on May 02, 2019, 01:52:41 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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1438 Posts
152 Topics
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Last post by backpacker56
in Re: Best topo map apps f...
on April 25, 2019, 11:48:43 AM
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4x4
Information about 4x4 vehicles and other off-road activities.
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1030 Posts
47 Topics
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Last post by sossamonbe
in EASTER Weekend Jeep Trip
on April 13, 2019, 09:20:01 PM
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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...
on February 08, 2007, 05:01:10 PM
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