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Announcements from BigBendChat.com administrator, help, etc.
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Last post by jim2
in Re: Temporary Moderator
on August 21, 2019, 01:30:50 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 steelfrog
in Re: Message in a bottle?
on September 16, 2019, 11:33:48 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 Keepa
in Re: Finding Water in the...
on September 18, 2019, 12:32:31 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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1195 Posts
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Last post by fc7cuda
in Re: Boot Spring July 31,...
on August 08, 2019, 01:01:45 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 Flash
in Re: A JULY! OML trip rep...
on July 26, 2019, 01:25:03 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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1023 Posts
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Lower Canyons Film
on July 02, 2019, 06:14:24 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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10016 Posts
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Last post by goatman
in From Santa Elena to a ho...
on September 07, 2019, 09:00:58 PM
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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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Last post by Ridgewalkertrent
in Re: Wildfire impact
on May 30, 2019, 04:05:04 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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2064 Posts
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Last post by austin gorpchomper
in Re: Backcountry Permits ...
on September 20, 2019, 02:35:10 PM
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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
25 Topics
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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 Moose
in Christmas Mountain Road
on Today at 07:06:26 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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Last post by Keepa
in Re: Weighing gear
on September 20, 2019, 12:49:43 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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861 Posts
104 Topics
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Last post by kerriM
in Re: Where are my Big Ben...
on August 21, 2019, 09:11:45 AM
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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
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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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12857 Posts
714 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Rainy day in Septemb...
on September 13, 2019, 09:07:26 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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2735 Posts
255 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Planning Week Long T...
on September 04, 2019, 06:35:58 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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2888 Posts
287 Topics
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Last post by wrangler88
in Re: GUMO Pine Springs Ca...
on September 17, 2019, 05:31:54 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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2402 Posts
321 Topics
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Last post by westtexasrambler
in Re: Trip planning: Late ...
on September 12, 2019, 07:39:21 AM
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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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Last post by backpacker56
in Re: Balmorhea Pool Updat...
on June 25, 2019, 04:13:52 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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78 Posts
17 Topics
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Last post by Ranger Tim
in Re: Camping @ Viewing Ce...
on September 03, 2019, 12:40:02 PM
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The Marathon Board
Everything you want to say and see in Marathon, put it here.
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138 Posts
23 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Buteo Swainsoni
on September 07, 2019, 05:42:37 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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977 Posts
132 Topics
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Last post by marufo
in Re: Uh Clem
on September 07, 2019, 09:03:06 AM
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The Fort Davis Board
Everything about Fort Davis goes here.
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140 Posts
14 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: Fort Davis Cyclefest
on September 17, 2019, 07:43:25 PM
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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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937 Posts
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Last post by Jim
in Re: Weather in Big Bend
on July 31, 2019, 09:14:46 AM
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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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713 Posts
143 Topics
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Last post by ggowins
in Re: Chispa Road
on Today at 09:18:34 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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46 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by The Scorpion
in Re: Log Cabin on Pulliam...
on August 04, 2019, 09:16:44 PM
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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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3917 Posts
328 Topics
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Last post by Flash
in Re: Let the rainy season...
on September 21, 2019, 09:43:03 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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1162 Posts
195 Topics
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Last post by Flash
in Re: Ok who was it?
on September 16, 2019, 11:25:17 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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1447 Posts
315 Topics
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Last post by Imre
in Re: Texas Monthly interv...
on September 16, 2019, 02:23:06 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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3397 Posts
302 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Scenery at Rocky Mt....
on August 13, 2019, 08:49:39 AM
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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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720 Posts
102 Topics
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Last post by jim2
in Re: canoeing/kayaking th...
on September 05, 2019, 03:38:53 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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5599 Posts
448 Topics
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Last post by Ranger Tim
in Re: Desert hiking gloves
on September 11, 2019, 01:23:59 PM
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Photography Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to photography gear and tips here.
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1615 Posts
134 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: How to Post Pics on ...
on August 07, 2019, 02:05:17 PM
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GPS Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to GPS/Mapping gear and tips here.
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1493 Posts
154 Topics
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Last post by DesertRatShorty
in Re: Inreach and other PL...
on August 24, 2019, 11:26:31 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...
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