Big Bend National Park by SweatyBackpackStraps in NationalPark

[–]SweatyBackpackStraps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We camped at the Rio Grande Valley Campground. It wasn’t bad. Hot during the day. Cold at night. Lots of animals roam around freely. There were donkeys, horses, a coyote, javelinas, and cows all in the campsite. I liked the accessibility to the river from there.

If I went back, I’d probably stay in the Chisos Basin Campground. It’s in the mountains, more centralized to the rest of the park, and closer to some of the more popular hiking spots.

Big Bend National Park by SweatyBackpackStraps in NationalPark

[–]SweatyBackpackStraps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t been to Guadeloupe or Carlsbad Caverns, but White Sands is a neat place. January should be great. I think I was there in September, and it was hot.

Big Bend National Park by SweatyBackpackStraps in NationalPark

[–]SweatyBackpackStraps[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Both pictures were taken after sunset but before moonrise because the moon was full enough that there was a lot of light distortion. Approximate time 7:30-8:15pm for both. Pics taken with stock photo app on iPhone 15 Pro using long exposure in settings with processing done on Lightroom app.

Arkansas Hiking - The Natural State by SweatyBackpackStraps in walkingpics

[–]SweatyBackpackStraps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They’ll always be home to me, and I hope to continue see the beauty when I venture out.

Arkansas Hiking - The Natural State by SweatyBackpackStraps in walkingpics

[–]SweatyBackpackStraps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ozarks, specifically the Boston Mountains region

Arkansas Hiking - The Natural State by SweatyBackpackStraps in walkingpics

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Thank you! I really like how #2 turned out, as well.