Förenta staternaArizonaCochise CountyApache Spring32°8’39” N 109°26’7” W
18 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Once the main army post in the 16 year search for renegade Apache chief Geronimo, Fort Bowie (1862-1897) used to have 300 inhabitants. Once given up by the army, it was stripped of wood andLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasPresidio CountyMarfaMimms Draw30°18’48” N 104°1’21” W
19 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
In the ranking of towns losing their original source of income, Marfa has succeeded in a big way: an artsy town with a huge arts foundation, and a very charming mixture of old buildings, crumbling orLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasPresidio29°33’39” N 104°22’53” W
21 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
The small town of Presidio is more Mexican than American…. It spans the river and is now in 2 countries
Förenta staternaTexasCity of Presidio29°16’54” N 103°53’8” W
21 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A huge state park protecting Chihuahua Desert Wilderness, only accessible by 4 x 4 for the most part. I drive the River Road along the Rio Ganda, the border river to Mexico. No border wall here! EveryLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasBrewster CountyTerlingua AbajaTerlingua Creek29°10’6” N 103°36’15” W
22 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Exploring the western side of the National Park on this scenic drive, visiting old ranch locations, viewing gorgeous mountain ranges, and the highlight: Santa Elena Canyon
Förenta staternaTexasBrewster CountyRio Grande VillageGambusia Spring29°10’40” N 102°57’8” W
23 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The vast floodplain here is green oasis in the Chihuahua desert. I hike into Boquillas Canyon, walk a nature trail, stop at / walk to 3 different lookouts, and bathe in hot springs right in Rio GrandeLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasBrewster CountyPanther Pass29°16’27” N 103°17’8” W
24 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Today I drive up into the mountain island, as they call cooler climate on isolated mountains in the desert. Looks Mediterranean to me. I hike down to The Window, the top of a dry waterfall, and thenLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasBrewster CountyMount Huffman29°16’56” N 103°16’54” W
25 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
I return to Santa Elena Canyon to be there at the right time of the day for the sun, then back to Chisos Basin to hike the most famous trail - Lost Mine Mountain. These are definitively the highlightsLäs mer
Förenta staternaTexasJeff Davis CountyFort DavisHospital Canyon30°35’50” N 103°53’32” W
26 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
I leave Big Bend National Park on the north side, visiting the small town of Marathon, the county seat Alpine, and a fort from the Indian wars, Fort Davis. And it’s time to go shopping etc…
Förenta staternaTexasPresidio CountyMarfaSoil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir30°17’48” N 104°1’27” W
27 mars, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
I complete my loop in taxes with the return to Marfa because I really wanted to visit the art museum Chinati Foundation by Donald Judd. No photography permitted inside, but Judd’s large scaleLäs mer
