Big Bend National Park

Big Bend is located in a desolate area of Texas along the Rio Grande river. The river is so small and narrow that one could literally wade across it into Mexico. Geographically, it consists of mountains 5,000 to 6,000 feet high, the Chihuahan desert, and the river. While it is a desert climate it is rich with desert vegetation; much of it either blooming or preparing to bloom. We saw several road runners (yes, they do run on the road, but can fly a little when in danger), a number of vultures, and long eared jack rabbits. The park also has javelinas, bear, and mountain lions as well as 4 varieties of rattlesnakes and tarantulas.

I'll tell the rest of the story through pictures.

Prickly Pear Cactus in bloom

Rio Grande river. Mexico on left, US on right