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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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leaving Sunday may 3rd. I will post pics once I return.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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Have a great time! Was down there over Easter weekend and it was green! I mean green! Flowers including Blue Bonnets everywhere. Usually there when its 100 degrees at 10 in the morning so it was a real treat. Enjoy yourself and take care!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Did that back in the early 90s I think. Went out through Presido up to Marfa... Beautiful run for some swamp dwellers. Kept our tanks topped off
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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For the area, Lajitas Resort is a nice place to stay. The ride up 170 to Presidio is not bad either. Also, worth a trip up to Fort Davis.

I spent a week in the area last summer, man was it hot. Now would be a great time to ride the area.
 
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Originally Posted by mike in dallas
leaving Sunday may 3rd. I will post pics once I return.
Looking forward to it...ride safe.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Can't wait to see some pics!
Have fun and be safe!
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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gonna rain three days in big bend. heading to Eureka Springs,AR instead.
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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In Alpine right now on my way to hwy191 in AZ. This is the best weather I have ever experience for the Big Bend area. It was only low 80's on the way in on 90 from Del Rio. Every time I have been through this area it has been pushing 100 degrees F during the day.

I have been to Eureka Springs before, you will enjoy that ride as well.
 
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Was in Big Bend this last week. Some pretty nice roads to ride and a lot of pretty flora. I liked Langtry. We also went up to Ft. Davis, and the road to Kent was nice. Look out for snakes.

Rio Grande Big Bend



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Little Friend that was in the middle of the road between Ft. Davis and Kent.



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we had to change our plans because of rain. maybe next time
 
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