Big Bend Ranch State Park River District Trip Report

Join Jon and Gabrielle for a hilariously honest trip report from Gabrielle's solo adventure to the River District of Big Bend Ranch State Park. The theme of this trip was Gabrielle’s brain frantically trying to calculate "What's the absolute worst that could happen?!" for the entire three days. This trip turned out to be less about scenic vistas and more about battling inner demons.

Expect last-minute planning woes, campground confusion, hygiene rituals in a composting toilet to ward off theoretical bears, a Good Samaritan detour involving a truck & lots of sand, losing the surprisingly well-marked Hoodoo's Trail, solo camping anxiety fueled by sleeping next to the Rio Grande, tent troubles, heart pounding wildlife run-ins and a pre-dawn hike on the challenging Rancherias Canyon Trail with mountain lion fears and satellite device limitations. It doesn’t get any more real and honest than this, folks.

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