The helpful folks at the Southwinds Marina in Del Rio, TX, suggested that we take the Window Trail in the Chisos Basin area of Big Bend National Park. While I'm not crazy about hiking uphill on the return, this hike wasn't too bad. The "window" at the end was pretty cool too. We were glad to be getting off the trail shortly after noon. Even though it was March, the day was getting warm. I would not like to do that trail, or just about any trail in Big Bend for that matter, in the heat of summer.
The Texas mountain laurel was in bloom when we were there. The bushes smell wonderful, a bit grape-like. The insects and butterflies were loving it.
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| Texas mountain laurel along the trail |
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| Butterfly and Texas mountain laurel |
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| Mexican jay |
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| End of trail |
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| Peeking out the window |
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| The climb back |
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| High mountains |
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