Cora and friends
Jake looks like Jake. Partying at some spooky undisclosed location.
Cora and friends
Perdanales Falls State Park with the river just barely flowing.
Jacob's Well Natural Area with no water flowing from the well.
The Texas Hillcountry springs and river are in serious decline. Somewhat due to dry fall season but also due to dropping water table level of the Edward's Aquifer because of uncontrolled housing growth in this area of Texas
Where has the waterfall gone?
Pretty little canyon ..... River flow only about 5 cubic Feet for second
Looks likes this would be a fun tube ride!
So many fish just waiting to be caught. Grandsons would have so much fun here.
I have wanted to visit Jacob's Well for many years and I finally made it.
During the County Fair, the Beekeeeping Club operates a booth that includes a plexiglass bee hive for viewing the inside of a hive. Finding the queen bee is a popular activity.
When you fall in love with the Big Bend, you just can't get enough of it. We were back in our old familiar stomping grounds this past week. This year's bunch of outlaws might be taking shorter hikes and taking afternoon siesta time, but the good times are still rolling. Archie Rison, Mike Sanders, Erwin Lehmann, Debbie Scott, Jane Garza, Kathy and Glenn Schulze, and Yours Truly made the 2024 trek.
Kathy and Glenn
Debbie, Archie and Mike
Strawberry Cactus
Slow and careful approach to falls
Archie
Falls in background behind Erwin
This is what Poison Oak looks like
Cardinal Flower is a native beauty of west Texas
Yellow Columbine is found in wet shaded canyons in the west. One of my favorites native flowers
Boquillas Canyon Trail - 2 miles roundtrip
For those that are hiking along the river, there will be stations of handmade crafts along the trails which supports the Mexican people of Boquillas. This is the first time we had seen tamales for sell.
Jane and Debbie and I with the Rio Grande behind us.
Spotted Whip-tail Lizard
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
I'm thinking "Bear Den"! Estimated population of Black Bears in Big Bend is 30-40.
Short Trail to Hot Spring
There are no strangers at Boquillas Hot Springs.
Archie, Erwin and I soaking in the mineral hot spring. That is the Rio Grande is just behind us.
Three-foot Diamondback Rattlesnake crawling in the weeds at edge of the trail at Dugout Wells.
There we are.... outside patio at Starlight Theater in Terlingua
Starlight Theater on last night .... the Pork Medallions are excellent!
Live music by singer/songwriter Sarah Burton
It was a whirlwind week of activities ......
Cora in 8th Grade Volleyball at Barry Miller
Gabriel's 7th grade class at West Jr High hiked at Brazos Bend
Trail break photo of Gabriel and classmates
Luca (4th grade)and Conner coming off club soccer win with their brothers there in support.
After his game, Luca got to take a photo with his favorite Dynamo player, Amine Bassi.
Ryan (6th grade) playing club soccer.
Dawson Volleyball Bingo - Sophomores Haley and Addie calling.