From Austin, I set out to explore Big Bend National Park and camp in Big Bend Ranch State Park nearby.
Driving into the park
Headline: “Florida boy shocked at what mountain ranges look like”
Emory Peak hike
This is the longest hike I’ve ever done. Thanks to Jublani for recommending the trail!
Boquillas Canyon hike
The flowering trees were audibly buzzing with bees! Also halfway down the trail there was a guy on a horse selling tamales
Crossing the border to Mexico
I rode a burro into town and had cabrito tacos. After I ate them the owner of the restaurant told me cabrito is like the goat version of veal and I felt bad.
Leaving the parks for El Paso:
Coming soon: White Sands National Park!
woah you scrolled all the way to the bottom! enjoy this bonus picture of me getting stuck in the sand at the campsite. with no one around for miles and no cell reception. it was a crash course in 4WD modes I tell ya.
