Date:         Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:40:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Big Bend (Texas) trip report & photos
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We had to try the new subie 2.5 engine transplant on a trip,
so we headed to Big Bend Nat'l Park, Texas--about 950 miles
from Boulder.  It sure was nice to cruise at 75.  That cut
about 3 hours off the driving time over two days.

I got to cruise a 30 mile section of I-10, which Texas has
posted at 80--and I cruised at 80.  I've already forgotten
the 2.1....  ;-)

Photos:
http://jones.colorado.edu/BB2010

This year the flowers won't do too much in Big Bend.  Not
enough winter showers plus it has been very cold.  The
yuccas were the only thing blooming.  Some cactus had started
to bud.  The cottonwoods along the Rio Grande were out but
not the mesquite and other trees.

I learned enough about Big Bend Ranch State Park to the W
of BB Nat'l Park to know it would be a great place for a
convoy of Syncros to explore.  Miles of 4x4 old ranch roads,
lots of primitive camping spots designated, etc, etc.  Plus
hiking and mtn biking.  Maybe in the fall....

Richard