Big Bend-UPDATE

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip, thanks for the update. We're from NC but Texas is one of our favorite destinations as well.

Here you go Joe: Unable to post some of the other pictures. Joe you will just have to make the trip. We did almost everything PawPaw told us.
Canyon for rafting

CCC building that is now rented out to the public at Palo Duro


Marfa Courthouse- http://i.imgur.com/WvLPYQum.jpg




Unfortunately mmy camera does not do justice to the photos

Thanks for reporting back. Wish more would do so!

Charlie D. wrote:
Thought I would give you guys an update of a wonderful trip and thanks for the help;

We spent a week in Kerrville/Fredrecksburg and the kids came over for 4 days. We have been to the Hill Country many times and have family and friends there. First time for the family. From there we headed to Big Bend. Spent the night in Marathon at the Marathon Inn and RV Park. Neat place with restored building and a small park with full hook ups, Would stay there again.

From there to the east side and stayed at the full hookup park below Panther Junction for 4 days. Traveled every inch of the road on that side. From there we moved to the west side to Study Butte/Terlingua. Drove every inch of the road on that side. Even the Old Maverick Ranch road which was bumpy gravel and shallow water crossings.. When we came to the end of that road and back to Asphalt we found the canyon. What a sight with a cool wind exiting the canyon. Wonderful views, incredible beauty and the stars at night were breathtaking.

We then went to Ft. Davis and stayed at the state park. HEY!! That place has cable and WI-FI!!! In Ft. Davis were were able to get cell phone service to check on things as we were without any news or contact with the rest of the world for over a week. A week there and visited McDonald Observatory. There is a switch back road at Ft. Davis that takes you to the top and a CCC trail.

From there to Lubbock and then to Amarillo. Saw the Cadillac Ranch. Had to do that just to say we didn't miss it while we were there. Visited the RV Museum and ate at the Big Texan. Incredible Filet Mignon. Two guys were trying the 72 ounce but as slow as they were eating they could not have finished. Their record time is by a woman-picture looked to be in her mid-30's-ate the 72 ounce steak, salad, and potato in 4 minutes 18 seconds. What a woman. Saw the Palo Duro Canyon and drove all the way to the bottom. Although we stayed at a public park in Amarillo the campgrounds in the Canyon were nice. Saw a Class A going down.

The high plains between Ft. Davis and Lubbock were also a sight to see. Much of that area of Texas was receiving heavy rains but thankfully the only rain we received was a heavy rain in sheets on the way back to the campground and AFTER Palo Duro. The musical starts June 2 so we missed that. We then headed back to Fredricksburg and received heavy rains and hail north of there. Spent the night in Bourne then home the next day. Wonderful trip and life long memories of this great state.

We so love having the time and resources to travel this great country and seeing it's beauty. See you on the road.:B

We have been to 32 states and all had beauty but nothing matches Texas.

Did you also take pictures to share here?

Thought I would give you guys an update of a wonderful trip and thanks for the help;

We spent a week in Kerrville/Fredrecksburg and the kids came over for 4 days. We have been to the Hill Country many times and have family and friends there. First time for the family. From there we headed to Big Bend. Spent the night in Marathon at the Marathon Inn and RV Park. Neat place with restored building and a small park with full hook ups, Would stay there again.

From there to the east side and stayed at the full hookup park below Panther Junction for 4 days. Traveled every inch of the road on that side. From there we moved to the west side to Study Butte/Terlingua. Drove every inch of the road on that side. Even the Old Maverick Ranch road which was bumpy gravel and shallow water crossings.. When we came to the end of that road and back to Asphalt we found the canyon. What a sight with a cool wind exiting the canyon. Wonderful views, incredible beauty and the stars at night were breathtaking.

We then went to Ft. Davis and stayed at the state park. HEY!! That place has cable and WI-FI!!! In Ft. Davis were were able to get cell phone service to check on things as we were without any news or contact with the rest of the world for over a week. A week there and visited McDonald Observatory. There is a switch back road at Ft. Davis that takes you to the top and a CCC trail.

From there to Lubbock and then to Amarillo. Saw the Cadillac Ranch. Had to do that just to say we didn't miss it while we were there. Visited the RV Museum and ate at the Big Texan. Incredible Filet Mignon. Two guys were trying the 72 ounce but as slow as they were eating they could not have finished. Their record time is by a woman-picture looked to be in her mid-30's-ate the 72 ounce steak, salad, and potato in 4 minutes 18 seconds. What a woman. Saw the Palo Duro Canyon and drove all the way to the bottom. Although we stayed at a public park in Amarillo the campgrounds in the Canyon were nice. Saw a Class A going down.

The high plains between Ft. Davis and Lubbock were also a sight to see. Much of that area of Texas was receiving heavy rains but thankfully the only rain we received was a heavy rain in sheets on the way back to the campground and AFTER Palo Duro. The musical starts June 2 so we missed that. We then headed back to Fredricksburg and received heavy rains and hail north of there. Spent the night in Bourne then home the next day. Wonderful trip and life long memories of this great state.

We so love having the time and resources to travel this great country and seeing it's beauty. See you on the road.:B

We have been to 32 states and all had beauty but nothing matches Texas.

5-6 days at Big Bend. Rest of the stops are unknown because we are looking at 3 1/2 to 4 weeks.

Admittedly the Chisos Basin is nicer than Study Butte. If the kids stay at the Chisos Mountain Lodge then you have a 50 minute drive each evening back to your motorhome (45 mph in the park). Likewise you have the same run back each morning. If you stay at Study Butte then you can spend the evening together and you can all watch TV in one of the rooms if you wish. How many days do you plan to stay. (This is my last comment, I'm headed out there in the morning).

Thanks to everyone. Considering the lodge for the kids/

Charlie, I'm a bit late to the party as usual but would suggest staying in the Park if you can get reservations for everyone. You at the RGV concession campground and the others at the Basin lodge (the stone cabins built by the CCC are awesome if they can get one). Its a long drive from Study Butte to the middle and eastern sections of the Park and this would actually give you two bases of operation. The distance between RGV and the Basin isn't that far - less than thirty miles.

The concession-operated Rio Grande Village RV Campground (with full hook-ups) is also located at Rio Grande Village. For reservations call 1-877-386-4383 or 432-477-2293. Lodge Reservations By Phone: (877) 386-4383 or (432) 477 2291.

Sounds like you have a great trip planned.

Charlie D. - you've got a workable plan.