Big Bend National Park: If You Come This Far, You Gotta See And Do This (A Drive, A Canyon, A Peak)

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Жыл бұрын

Join us in this episode for a trip way down south to Big Bend National Park, a place so remote that "most Texans don't even visit." This is a beautiful park that we explored on a scenic drive, a stroll through the canyon overlooking the Rio Grande and a hike to the top of a beautiful peak. Check out the views from the Ross Maxwell Scenic drive, the Santa Elena Canyon Trail and the Lost Mine Trail. Plus join us as we "try a little bite" at an amazing food truck (Tri La Bite) you'll want to visit if you're in the area. As always, stick around for our usual JUST FOR FUN bloopers and silliness at the end. Let's go!
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@leemeyer748 2 ай бұрын

I’ve hiked these trails some years ago. It is a wonderful place

@MissionAmerica 2 ай бұрын

You are so right! It is wonderful, and we loved getting to hike there.

@ElmoUnk1953 4 ай бұрын

I just came back, unfortunately I didn’t get to do these hike. But my son, granddaughter, and two of my best friends did enjoy Black Gap Pass (Jeep Badge of Honor Trail), Hot Spring, the Dinosaur Exhibit, and Balancing Rock. I can’t wait to go back!

@MissionAmerica 4 ай бұрын

So glad you got to visit this beautiful national park. Sounds like you all had a great time exploring.. We loved hiking there, and it sounds like we need to go back and check out some of these trails.

@hichaelmartline 6 ай бұрын

I finally got out to Big Bend in 2022, as a southern hiker from TN. My GSMNP gets more visitors in like 2-3 weeks than Big Bend NP does all year. Amazing how remote it is out there.

@MissionAmerica 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching our video. We hope you enjoyed your time at Big Bend. We loved it. You are right. It is remote, but so worth the effort to get there. We are originally from Arkansas, and we have visited the Smokies many times. What a beautiful place you have there to play in. What are some of your favorite hikes in the GSMNP?

@hikingwithjackieboy 11 ай бұрын

Impressive video! Thank you for sharing

@MissionAmerica 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Big Bend is an amazing park. Are you planning a trip there? If so, we think you will love it.

@hikingwithjackieboy 11 ай бұрын

@MissionAmerica I have been there. Awesome place.

@dangilster764 Жыл бұрын

I loved this episopde ! I lived in Texas for over 10 years and I never heard of Big Bend. Guess I was just a city boy. Mountains in Texas ! Who would have thought. "You see that mountain over there? Yeah? Well, one of these days I'm going to climb that mountain".

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

People told us it was a well-kept secret, and that most Texans had never visited there. It looks like they were right. So glad you are following along and enjoying the videos.

@tlgtlg145 Жыл бұрын

You discover the most beautiful places! Big Bend did not disappoint. My top 5: 1. Scenic drive was beautiful. 2. Canyon and water views on the Santa Elena trail. 3. That Prada store - so unusual and strange. 4. The spectacular views on the Lost Mine trail. 5. Food truck meal- all the food looked delicious.

@matthewrandle3325 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. The views looked so awesome. Thank you for sharing that adventure. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Take care and God Bless

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following our journey, Matt. Big Bend was just an amazing place. It was huge, as you would expect a park in Texas to be. We are so glad we got off the beaten path to visit this park. It was well worth the drive to get there.

@reneescarborough9999 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I never knew places like this existed in Texas 😂. Looks like y’all are having a great mission!

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we were so surprised by this park. We didn't know the Texas border with Mexico had an area that looked like this. So glad to be able to visit this park.

@makojacobs6584 Жыл бұрын

I loved this hike! God's country is so beautiful!

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mako. This really is a beautiful hike. We didn't quite know what to expect at Big Bend National Park because we hadn't heard much about it. But it was spectacular! Our God is an amazing Creator.

@jcwandering-sharingourstory Жыл бұрын

Great job! The canyon was dry as a bone when we were there so it's good to see it flowing! Good stuff. Keep on sharing!

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh, wow! We can't even imagine it being dry. Does that happen regularly? It was certainly pretty when we were there.

@jcwandering-sharingourstory Жыл бұрын

@Mission: America I would think that rarely happens. It was unusually hot and dry last year. We were able to walk quite a ways up the canyon. It's definitely a unique experience. Big Bend has a lot to offer. Happy Travels!

@getoutsideflorida2465 9 ай бұрын

Incredibly sharp quality video! I was wondering what camera you used to shoot the video? TIA

@MissionAmerica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We used the GoPro Hero 11 for most of the shots. There may have been a few iPhone shots as well.

@josuemoran3029 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmy and Paula. Great Video. I see you're in a camper/RV. Will the parking at Santa Elena Canyon Trail accomodate a 32 ft RV?

@MissionAmerica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We are not sure about the parking. If we remember correctly, it was a smaller parking lot, and we are not sure that your camper would fit. Sorry that we can't be more helpful.

@gregpatterson134 5 ай бұрын

We loved finding ya'lls channel and Big Bend since we want to try and visit late winter. Would 3 days do justice to the park? We love to hike modest trails and wildlife photography and wondered how much wildlife you encountered? It looks great for landscape shots. What camera equipment do you use, it looks fantastic. Thanks

@MissionAmerica 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We loved Big Bend NP! It is a beautiful park, and it is huge. I think three days is plenty of time in the park. You can do a lot if you hustle. The only wildlife I remember seeing were the wild horses, and that was such a treat. We may have seen a coyote as well. For our videos, we used the GoPro Hero 10 and the iPhone 14. Be prepared for the weather. One of our days in the park was really cold, and we were not expecting that this far south. Have a great time exploring this amazing park!

@chrisscott1527 Жыл бұрын

So very beautiful! We actually had started planning a trip to Big Bend for this spring but had a change of plans. Can’t wait to visit. Did you guys camp in the park? Thanks for sharing another wonderful adventure. Stay safe and God bless😀

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

You definitely have to go to Big Bend. It is an amazing park. We did camp in the park at the Rio Grande Village RV Campground. It was just a paved parking lot with electric hookups. The other campground is much nicer, but it doesn't have electricity.

@claudes1973 6 ай бұрын

Very nice video! Thanks for sharing. What month did you guys visit Big Bend?

@MissionAmerica 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! We visited in February, which was a great time of year to be at Big Bend NP. It was a little chilly, but so amazing. Are you planning a trip there? If you are, let us know how it goes. We think you will love it!

@claudes1973 6 ай бұрын

@MissionAmerica I am actually visiting in June. I know, it'll be HOT! But I can't wait to go. I've never been there.

@MissionAmerica 6 ай бұрын

@@claudes1973 It will be hot, but just be prepared and stay hydrated. Have fun!

@michellegraft8501 Жыл бұрын

Big Bend has been on my radar for a long time. So beautiful! Can’t wait to talk to you about it in person and looking forward to meeting up with you on the road real soon. Thank you for sharing. Many blessings and safe travels.

@MissionAmerica Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michelle! Big Bend is definitely worth the effort it takes to get there. We enjoyed everything about this park. Just stunning! Thanks for following along our journey. Looking forward to seeing you soon!