Скачать или смотреть Big Bend Ranch State Park - Overnight Visit August 2016

This is my visit to Big Bend Ranch State Park, near Presidio, Texas. Rain and clouds ruined my star gazing plans, but it provided afternoon temperatures in the low 70’s, a rarity during this off season visit. The footage includes clips from the drive to the South Leyva Campground, my campsite, a short hike on the Cinco Tinajas Trail, and the drive back out of the park. The music from my car stereo only lasts the first few of minutes at the beginning of the video; no artist infringement intended.

The South Leyva Campground is 28 miles (about 1.5 hours) from Highway 170 and about a mile from the Sauceda Headquarters. This campground features 11 sites with tables and shade and a centrally located primitive toilet. There is no water or electricity. It is located next to the main, grated dirt and gravel road and is easily accessible to most 2WD vehicles. Unless you are 4WD enabled, this is the only road into and out of the park.

Big Bend Ranch State Park is extremely isolated and the perfect place to go to get away from it all. Besides the rangers at the headquarters, I only saw one other car; leaving as I was arriving. If you are able to camp primitively, the park can provide the opportunity to escape the crowds that can be found at Big Bend National Park.

I tried to capture the feel of the scenery and what it can be like to visit this park, but the footage pales to the actual experience of being there. I suspect the best adventures in this park require 4WD access, but do not let that deter you from a visit, if you only have a 2WD option. Official information about the park can be found here, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/big...