Safety at Big Bend National Park
DW and I have been discussing a winter trip to Big Bend this January. Our daughter who lives in Texas has concerns about safety on the border. Is Big Bend safe right now?
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Everything I have read here so far which means every post, all of them were polite and on target so I am confused by the Moderators comment??? Did I miss something here?
In any case BBNP is truly a jewel. Safe, beautiful, remote and truly a great place to stay.
I stayed at the cottonwood campground which is right on the river with a view across to Mexico (which is where much of the best scenery is).
The campground was surrounded by a three strand barbed wire fence. I asked the ranger WHY? He said it was to keep the Illegal Bovines out. He went on to explain that the only problem they have is with Mexican cattle strolling across to "our" side and it's there to keep them out of the campground.
Go! It is a great place and do not buy in to the fearmongering that is so prevalent about any area of the border. Most of it is just not supported by the facts.
In any case BBNP is truly a jewel. Safe, beautiful, remote and truly a great place to stay.
I stayed at the cottonwood campground which is right on the river with a view across to Mexico (which is where much of the best scenery is).
The campground was surrounded by a three strand barbed wire fence. I asked the ranger WHY? He said it was to keep the Illegal Bovines out. He went on to explain that the only problem they have is with Mexican cattle strolling across to "our" side and it's there to keep them out of the campground.
Go! It is a great place and do not buy in to the fearmongering that is so prevalent about any area of the border. Most of it is just not supported by the facts.
