Saint Valentines Day Massacre, Big Bend, Tx.

Valentines Day ride and camp along the Rio Grande river in the awesome Big Bend National Park.
Meet up at the Rio Grande Village RV park on Friday evening, explore the dirt backroads all day Saturday, hot springs Saturday evening, perhaps some backcountry camping Saturday night, explore a little and ride home Sunday.
Pack your camping gear, 'cause this aint no hotel trip.

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Comment by Barko1 aka John I. on February 12, 2010 at 12:35pm

Anyone want to go next week? I'm heading down probably Thursday and will trailer Rich's KLR while he rides down on something else (my truck is full). Will stay at the Cottonwood campground at the West end of the River Road.

Comment by buggs on February 10, 2010 at 10:46pm

I can't make it either, hard to go on that weekend!

Comment by Barko1 aka John I. on February 10, 2010 at 3:10pm

I won't make it this time, going to hit the Tarantula race South of Alamorgordo. Kind of planning to go to Big Bend next Thursday through Sunday.

Comment by Jody H on January 31, 2010 at 9:26am

There's a KTM Adv. rider from San Angelo, Tx. that's planning on making it.
I'll be there (as long as my Renazco seat arrives in time, it should be here next week).

Comment by Barko1 aka John I. on January 30, 2010 at 6:06pm

Anyone else coming along? I started some maintenance on the DR and it has progressed to the whole airbox/jet ket/exhaust upgrades so I hope I get it all sorted before then. Bike is apart just waiting for the parts and hope the jetting goes well.

Comment by Barko1 aka John I. on January 25, 2010 at 8:09pm

I first discovered it in the mid 80's, love the place. Also have done the Outer Mountain Loop. Bought a nice walking stick at Boquillas a couple years ago. The guy yells at you from across the river now.

Comment by Jody H on January 25, 2010 at 6:53pm

Back before 9/11 you could cross over to Boquillas Mx in a boat, ride a donkey to town and drink beer with the locals.
The BP frowns on that now since it's not an approved border crossing.

Comment by Jody H on January 25, 2010 at 6:49pm

I've solo backpacked the majority of Big Bend, including Outer Mtn. Loop, Strawhouse, Mule Ears, Burro Mesa, Apache Canyon, all of the Basin trails and several cross country backpacks.
I've made at least two trips a year to BB since the late '80's.
I know the area quite well.

Comment by Barko1 aka John I. on January 25, 2010 at 6:39pm

I wouldn't want that VW after it has gone down Black Gap! That might be another worthy exploration. To get a back country permit for camping you have to go to Panther Junction when you arrive. This pic is from Old Ore Road last week.

Comment by Jody H on January 25, 2010 at 5:10pm

Really, there's nothing in BB that's an off-road challenge.
Every road in the park could be traveled in a VW Bug.
It is fun seeing the park from outside the confines of a cage though.
Cottonwood would be a good spot since I'll be tenting it.
I really like the sites down along the River Road right down on the border with about 5 miles between tents, but that requires a ride and camp.

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