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Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:32 am
by Centermass
First RV trip was a great success. Spent three days at Big Bend. Did some hikes, soaked in the hot springs, relaxed.
If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. It’s so far out, that it gets so quiet it makes ears ring. And, the night sky is amazing.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:39 am
by Diver43
Awesome, Enjoy
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:54 am
by Wambli Ska
NICE!!!! Designated Campground or just in the middle of somewhere?!?!?
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 am
by Zee
I’ve played there. The whole area is a vast expanse of nothingness.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 am
by Zee
Beautiful pics, by the way!!
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:47 pm
by Chiro1989
That looks like fun
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:52 pm
by bullsi1911
Never been, but my grandfather owned about half of the park back when he was doing oil prospecting. Need to get out there and see it someday
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:19 am
by Centermass
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:54 am
NICE!!!! Designated Campground or just in the middle of somewhere?!?!?
They have two designated RV parks. One with full hookups, and the other one just a place to park…
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:47 am
by Jay
Beautiful country. I’ve spent some time down there. The annual “world championship” chili cook off is in Terlingua right down the road, first weekend in November. Make a trip to Lajitas and have a beer with mayor Clay Henry. I don’t know if La Kiva is still open. Was a good place to have a meal and a beer. Underground.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
by Jay
I’m not a photographer.
Your second pic… long shutter speed? The streaks being satellites? Those things haul butt…. Just curious.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:41 pm
by Wambli Ska
Centermass wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:19 am
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:54 am
NICE!!!! Designated Campground or just in the middle of somewhere?!?!?
They have two designated RV parks. One with full hookups, and the other one just a place to park…
Cool!
I’m working on setting up the Gladiator for quick overnight stays just about anywhere so I can get away from folks. I bought a neat small tent that fits on the bed and goes up and down in minutes, a foam mattress and a small stove. I figured that and a small cooler is all I need for a night or two out and about. Around here for 3 seasons out of the year even rain is not really a factor and temps are moderate so I can go super light and be really mobile day to day.
There are dirt roads and trail here that will get me far enough from other less motivated humans that I should be able to do a quick veer of them and just spend the night out wherever I land. But a small camper is definitely the way to go if more than a night or two is the intent
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:00 pm
by jkp
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:41 pm
Centermass wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:19 am
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:54 am
NICE!!!! Designated Campground or just in the middle of somewhere?!?!?
They have two designated RV parks. One with full hookups, and the other one just a place to park…
Cool!
I’m working on setting up the Gladiator for quick overnight stays just about anywhere so I can get away from folks. I bought a neat small tent that fits on the bed and goes up and down in minutes, a foam mattress and a small stove. I figured that and a small cooler is all I need for a night or two out and about. Around here for 3 seasons out of the year even rain is not really a factor and temps are moderate so I can go super light and be really mobile day to day.
There are dirt roads and trail here that will get me far enough from other less motivated humans that I should be able to do a quick veer of them and just spend the night out wherever I land. But a small camper is definitely the way to go if more than a night or two is the intent
Like this?
https://www.rhinoadventuregear.com/prod ... ota-tacoma
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:36 pm
by Wambli Ska
jkp wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:00 pm
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:41 pm
Centermass wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:19 am
They have two designated RV parks. One with full hookups, and the other one just a place to park…
Cool!
I’m working on setting up the Gladiator for quick overnight stays just about anywhere so I can get away from folks. I bought a neat small tent that fits on the bed and goes up and down in minutes, a foam mattress and a small stove. I figured that and a small cooler is all I need for a night or two out and about. Around here for 3 seasons out of the year even rain is not really a factor and temps are moderate so I can go super light and be really mobile day to day.
There are dirt roads and trail here that will get me far enough from other less motivated humans that I should be able to do a quick veer of them and just spend the night out wherever I land. But a small camper is definitely the way to go if more than a night or two is the intent
Like this?
https://www.rhinoadventuregear.com/prod ... ota-tacoma
Someday! But for now I’m starting small and cheap until I find out if my wife is on board for real. My setup is pretty much like the picture below. Most realistically it going to be me and the dog for most of our adventures so that’s plenty of room.
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Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 pm
by Centermass
Jay wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
I’m not a photographer.
Your second pic… long shutter speed? The streaks being satellites? Those things haul butt…. Just curious.
Long shutter speed on an iPhone no less. I stopped with DSLR years ago.
The streaks are shooting stars..
If you’re really interested in what an iPhone can do, I’ll share the link to where I host my photos
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:46 pm
by Zee
Centermass wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 pm
Jay wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
I’m not a photographer.
Your second pic… long shutter speed? The streaks being satellites? Those things haul butt…. Just curious.
If you’re really interested in what an iPhone can do, I’ll share the link to where I host my photos
Only Fans?
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:30 pm
by shotgunshooter3
Zee wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:46 pm
Centermass wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 pm
Jay wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
I’m not a photographer.
Your second pic… long shutter speed? The streaks being satellites? Those things haul butt…. Just curious.
If you’re really interested in what an iPhone can do, I’ll share the link to where I host my photos
Only Fans?
Go on...
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:30 pm
by shotgunshooter3
Moderate thread hijack, but CM how is the Tundra doing? Still liking it?
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:54 pm
by Wambli Ska
Zee wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:46 pm
Centermass wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 pm
Jay wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
I’m not a photographer.
Your second pic… long shutter speed? The streaks being satellites? Those things haul butt…. Just curious.
If you’re really interested in what an iPhone can do, I’ll share the link to where I host my photos
Only Fans?
He does spend an inordinate amount of time at the gym
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:32 pm
by sakodude
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:54 pm
Zee wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:46 pm
Centermass wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 pm
If you’re really interested in what an iPhone can do, I’ll share the link to where I host my photos
Only Fans?
He does spend an inordinate amount of time at the gym
Why are you watching him at the gym
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:04 am
by Centermass
https://www.instagram.com/onmyshield?ig ... _source=qr
Each picture is a complete album of the same theme..every one was taken with iPhone.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:08 am
by Centermass
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:30 pm
Moderate thread hijack, but CM how is the Tundra doing? Still liking it?
I kinda like it. But i do miss my Tacoma.
The Kinda part comes in with it just doesn’t feel as well built as my Taco was. I really expected more polish for a 55K truck.
The twin turbo V6 is a beast. I’ll do 90/95 on I10 without even realizing it.
It will tow my 3K travel camper at 70mph and stay under 2500 rpm, but MPG drops to 11
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:42 am
by shotgunshooter3
Centermass wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:08 am
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:30 pm
Moderate thread hijack, but CM how is the Tundra doing? Still liking it?
I kinda like it. But i do miss my Tacoma.
The Kinda part comes in with it just doesn’t feel as well built as my Taco was. I really expected more polish for a 55K truck.
The twin turbo V6 is a beast. I’ll do 90/95 on I10 without even realizing it.
It will tow my 3K travel camper at 70mph and stay under 2500 rpm, but MPG drops to 11
Fair, it's on the list for consideration for my next vehicle. Selling my 2014 Tacoma before I went over the pond was, in hindsight, a terrible decision. I'm definitely Tundra curious after borrowing a fullsize for a few weeks and finding it not as cumbersome as I expected, but I'm also really interested in seeing the new Tacoma, and more importantly the new Land Cruiser, in the flesh.
Or I could press the easy button and get a current 4Runner. That 4.0 is pretty indestructible.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:03 am
by Centermass
I love Toyotas. Always had an excellent experience buying and excellent product reliability but if I can go back in time a year, I would probably really look at a 1500 ram.
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:36 am
by Wambli Ska
sakodude wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:32 pm
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:54 pm
Zee wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:46 pm
Only Fans?
He does spend an inordinate amount of time at the gym
Why are you watching him at the gym
All over Facebook…
Well that and his charming smile
Re: Big Bend NP
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:39 pm
by Centermass
I’m working on the smile…
