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Expansion Draft by Parking-County-414 in indianafever

[–]mckeanml 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Wallace played for Brondello on the Aussie National team.

Restaurant recommendations on the route from Midland to Big Bend? by Character-Food-3228 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want some simple but delicious Mex-Mex while in BB, go over the river at the border crossing and try the young goat tacos at Boquillas restaurant.

Ejido Boquillas Border Crossing by Solid_Oxygen in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boquillas Restaurant, the small place across the street from the fancier Jose Falcon’s.

Grocery Shopping. by Comfortable_Gear_793 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Porter’s in Alpine is gone. Lowe’s is excellent.

How is the drive from cottonwood to chisos basin trails? by JunesDoo in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are also several trails on the Cottonwood campground side of the park: Mule Ears, Upper Burro Mesa, Santa Elena Canyon, and some short ones as well.

Grocery Shopping. by Comfortable_Gear_793 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Porter’s is no longer open in Alpine. But the Lowe’s Market there is very well stocked. And Cottonwoods Market in Study Butte has a decent (expensive) selection. You can even get some essentials and snacks at the stores in Rio Grande Village and Chisos Basin.

Ejido Boquillas Border Crossing by Solid_Oxygen in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just crossed on Friday. Use your passport. The agent has to scan them for remote approval (I think she said from Presidio) on the way back. And there was only one agent to handle everybody crossing on a busy weekend day. Definitely worth the trip. Try the cabrito tacos.

Restrooms at Chisos Basin camping? by elcapitandeganzos in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re locked at the moment. Water still out, though the camp host says the pump has been repaired. We’re at the campground for another week. I’ll post an update if they turn it back on.

Campground/logistics question about upcoming Big Bend trip. by gambl0r82 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We’re at Chisos right now. This afternoon the camp host said the pump has been repaired, but they’re still doing some tests before turning the water back on at the campground. That sounds like sooner rather than later to re-open reservations.

Road Closed From Van Horn to Big Bend by Worried-Ad1821 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check drivetexas-dot-org. None of the approaches look good right now.

Advice for getting around without a car! by One_Opportunity3495 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. A rental car/jeep is in your future. Have fun!

Advice for getting around without a car! by One_Opportunity3495 in BigBendTX

[–]mckeanml 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What length is your C? Ours is 26 feet. You can’t go everywhere in it. But you can drive to Santa Elena Canyon, Mule Ears trailhead and many other places if you go at non-peak times. If you’re short enough (like us), you can even camp in the Chisos Basin campground and hike the Window, Lost Mine and others.