Glad you've been there! Yes, the microclimates of that region are so mind-blowing. We just did a 3-day backpacking the Outer Mountain Loop and had great weather near Chisos (not too cold) and our last night after the loop we camped at Rio Grande Village and it got freezing! I think being near the water also creates a more cold wet environment too maybe. But this year out of the past 8 has been where the Rio water levels have been the lowest. It was a stark reality to see it so low. But the park is still ever so majestic.
A wonderful family tradition! How nice to escape the mundane world and holiday hype and noise. Being in an environment of beauty and awe is a privilege. You have all had a chance to connect with each other, share special space, and create memories . A true gift. Thank you for sharing. May 2025 be kind to you, your family, and all of your followers and friends.
Thank you for your kind words, Beverly. It's a bit of a shock returning to regular home life after being in the desert for 12 days. But I'm so grateful for that tradition with my family. Memories that will last a lifetime. Being in nature is so healing, yet also a reminder of the power nature has (we got slammed with a wind storm one of the nights!). PS: sent you a little something from the park, so keep an eye out for that!
I loved my time in BBNP. I remember most the difference in temp from the Chisos basin (high 60s) to the Rio grande (almost 100!)
Glad you've been there! Yes, the microclimates of that region are so mind-blowing. We just did a 3-day backpacking the Outer Mountain Loop and had great weather near Chisos (not too cold) and our last night after the loop we camped at Rio Grande Village and it got freezing! I think being near the water also creates a more cold wet environment too maybe. But this year out of the past 8 has been where the Rio water levels have been the lowest. It was a stark reality to see it so low. But the park is still ever so majestic.
A wonderful family tradition! How nice to escape the mundane world and holiday hype and noise. Being in an environment of beauty and awe is a privilege. You have all had a chance to connect with each other, share special space, and create memories . A true gift. Thank you for sharing. May 2025 be kind to you, your family, and all of your followers and friends.
Thank you for your kind words, Beverly. It's a bit of a shock returning to regular home life after being in the desert for 12 days. But I'm so grateful for that tradition with my family. Memories that will last a lifetime. Being in nature is so healing, yet also a reminder of the power nature has (we got slammed with a wind storm one of the nights!). PS: sent you a little something from the park, so keep an eye out for that!