Sony A7RIII, 14mm GM, F1.8, 25sec, ISO 640, single exposure. Taken on May 18th at 0459.
This was one shot out of the stack intended for star trails.
Sunday night was the last for shooting at Big Bend. Shot off the balcony at Chisos Mountain Lodge right in the basin. This place is unreal.
i’m going with some friends to big bend in october/november and i’m wondering if i need to get hiking boots
Will anyone be in big bend/terlingua Fourth of July weekend ? Looking for friends or fellow hikers !
Hello everyone I am planning on hiking emory peak in early July I am aware of the immense heat and am from Texas so I don’t think it’ll bother me too much. My question is I have never done a rock climb and heard it is a class 3 scramble I am aware there is danger but was wondering if the hand climb itself is fairly straightforward for someone who has no experience in that ?
I looked up on Big Bend Chats and the latest water report was 4/13/2026. It was not running at that time and there were only a couple of pools. Has anyone been up there recently that could share a water report? I got a group of Scouts heading up there for the weekend and I'm wondering how much water we're going to have to hump up Pinnacles trail.
Finally made it out to BBNP & West Texas last November. Wholesome experience!
Thanks for the likes/comments. Managed to upgrade with a full tripod setup and learnt a few tricks and captured these beauties. Adding some info for others interested:
Equipment: Iphone 17 Pro Max, Tripod for image stabilization
Settings: Night mode 30 sec shutter, Full exposure values (2.0), optical zoom at 1.0-1.2
Location: Summit at Big Bend
First trip to big bend with the family and managed to snag these pics. Amazing night sky on a no moon day!
I am going to Big Bend from May 21-24 and was wondering what are the things we should prioritize seeing? Planned on going to Emory Peak at least since we thought it would be cool to go to the highest peak in the park. I know that is a very long hike and probably will be difficult and take all day, but we are both in our 20s and feel capable enough if we take our time. What else is a can’t miss? We plan on camping at the park so we will have plenty of time and I am very excited to see the view of the stars.
Also, I know people have cautioned other first time park visitors on the heat during this time of year. According to the forecast, it actually doesn’t seem like it’ll be as hot as it has been, which should help. Planning on bringing tons of water, We will definitely need sun protection due to that very high UV, but otherwise, is this too hot of a temperature to do Emory Peak?
One of the first times doing a legit camping trip staying at a National Park, so any other tips or suggestions on what to bring/do?
Sup fellas. I'm planing to visit big bend in Memorial weekend, and I plan to do it alone. This is going to be my first national Park visit. Driving from Houston on a AWD SUV (Mazda CX-50). I have many questions like, does it worth visiting alone? Gonna buy trekking equipment for easy trails . Also I love driving and exploring.
Any recommendations or advices for a lonely visitor? How to make it more affordable? I am not a camping guy, nor tent.
Is it very risky hiking there with no experience?
Itinerary:
Saturday morning. Lost mine trail.
Lunch at chisos
Afternoon drive Ross Maxwell Dr
Sunset. The window view Trail
Dinner. Starlight theater
Sunday
Morning. Santa Elena canyon
Noon. Old maverick road
Afternoon. Boquillas del Carmen
Night. Stargazing
Monday morning. Hot springs. Then drive back thru US90
Thank y'all for your comments and advices
Has anyone biked to Big Bend National Park from the Alpine station. Can I bring a bike on the Amtrak from Austin? I am thinking about sleeping on a campground next to the park.
Hello everyone !! I have never went to big bend , me my wife , and my best friend are all going may 21st - 25th . I am planning on doing an overnight hike at the lost mine trail to star gaze , was planning on starting our hike around 2-3 am so we can catch the Milky Way and watch the sunrise . Can yall please give me any type of advice on if it is safe for me to do so or any advice whatsoever about the park ? Any advice / tips Would be much appreciated !!