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?
Forum Discussion
Agree with others that border safety shouldn't be a concern.
Other suggestions - Consider taking US90 out of San Antonio rather than I10; Its a much more scenic drive. It does get cold and sometimes snow along the Rio Grande in January; Bring warm clothes (We overnighted on the South Rim a few years back and saw 3-4" of snow and ice). Review the "Things to do" tab on the Park website closely before you arrive; Without prior planning, you may miss a lot. Visit Terlingua on the west side; Starlight Theater has really good food, La Kiva is a unique local watering hole (haven't eater there under the new ownership). Take your passports and have a meal in Boquillas on the east end. Relax in the Hot Springs after a day of hiking.
Sidenotes - Video - Google "A Murder in Terlingua". Recommended book - "Death in Big Bend" by Laurence Parent if you should need to come up with reasons to worry about your visit. ;)
One of our favorite Parks since the early 70's.
Other suggestions - Consider taking US90 out of San Antonio rather than I10; Its a much more scenic drive. It does get cold and sometimes snow along the Rio Grande in January; Bring warm clothes (We overnighted on the South Rim a few years back and saw 3-4" of snow and ice). Review the "Things to do" tab on the Park website closely before you arrive; Without prior planning, you may miss a lot. Visit Terlingua on the west side; Starlight Theater has really good food, La Kiva is a unique local watering hole (haven't eater there under the new ownership). Take your passports and have a meal in Boquillas on the east end. Relax in the Hot Springs after a day of hiking.
Sidenotes - Video - Google "A Murder in Terlingua". Recommended book - "Death in Big Bend" by Laurence Parent if you should need to come up with reasons to worry about your visit. ;)
One of our favorite Parks since the early 70's.
