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Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and Santa Elena Canyon – Big Bend National Park

Another “must-do” activity is the 30-mile Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. Named after the first superintendent of the park, the road takes visitors along the western side of the park to the Rio Grande.

Since we had gotten most of our hiking completed, the drive was a nice way to rest and stop at several historic sites. We learned that large ranches dotted the area before the government began purchasing the land for a national park. We passed the Sam Nail ranch which only consisted of one wall and later we went to the Homer Wilson ranch overlook. (more…)

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Mailboxes for all the residents on Terlingua Ranch Road

Lost Mine Trail – Big Bend National Park

We started our morning waking up before the sunrise and grabbing a quick bite of breakfast at the Bad Rabbit Cafe located at the Terlingua Ranch where we stayed. Walking back to our cabin, dawn lit up the area around us and we were amazed at the beauty of our surroundings.

As we drove on the 17-mile road back to Hwy 118, we noticed a row of mailboxes lined up for all the residents on the street. It’s actually a pretty efficient way to deliver mail and newspapers. Since we had arrived after dark the previous evening, we couldn’t see many of our surroundings. (more…)

St. Arnold Brewing – Houston

I’ll take the Weedwacker. No, make that a Fancy Lawnmower instead. Believe it or not, I wasn’t at Home Depot or Lowe’s; but rather at Saint Arnold Brewing Company in…