Comments on: National Parks – Texas Style

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:04:01 +0000

In reply to Jarrett. I hope to in the next few months!

By: Jarrett

Jarrett — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:24:01 +0000

Big Bend is such an amazing place and I try to get out there at least once a year. Any plans on heading back there in the future?

By: Todd Anderson

Todd Anderson — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:11:11 +0000

Glad you saw these. I’ve lived in Texas for many years but didn’t see these until the last year or so. Rugged and beautiful. The bowl area north of Guadalupe peak is really nice – lots of pines and reminds me of Colorado somewhat – with one of the biggest differences being no water :). Also, there is one “long distance” thru-hiking trail in Texas called the Lone Star Hiking Trail. It is not as scenic as Guadalupe and Big Bend but it is 128 miles long in the Sam Houston National Forest north of Houston. Obviously nothing like the AT/CDT/PCT but thought it worth mentioning anyways. Enjoy the rest of your trek across Texas!!

By: wsp_scott

wsp_scott — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 02:03:19 +0000

Awesome, looks like the weather really cooperated for you. Big Bend has been on my list for years, but it is so far away from everything, probably why I have not made it yet 🙂 And Mexico to top it off, perfect.

Not sure where your future travels are taking you, but if you pass by Chattanooga, check out Savage Gulf State Park, probably no solitude, but really cool water and rocks and a good place to spend a day or two exploring. I was just there last week for the first time, definitely won’t be the last time.