Why Big Bend National Park Is An Underrated Masterpiece

[@dfwoverland]

We went to Rancho Topanga Dec 23 to Dec 31 2021. Was wonderful. Camp is excellent. Hosts are awesome. People are great.

[@destinimurphy398]

Anyone else notice he turned on the light in the shower room, and even though there was a sign asking to turn it out, he left it on. Lol MEN!🤣🤣🤣 Love yalls videos. I'm from hot springs national park. Found yall recently and can't stop watching!

[@CodyandKellie]

I totally noticed that. He said he went back and turned it off.

[@WalrussyGaga]

The lady who owns that place is awesome. We went in early June and no one was there. She gave us the whole top of the hill to ourselves!

[@CodyandKellie]

Lucky dog! We wanted to be up there alone. It was beautiful

[@gumotx]

Awesome vlog. You both make me feel comfortable watching as it is family friendly and I can show it to my students in class on the big screen without worrying about inappropriate content like profanity or other stuff. Great photography, narration and just your positive attitudes toward life. Thanks!

[@donmatthews7661]

We were there the second week of April 2014. The desert was alive with blooms. Roll down the windows and took in the fragrance. It was great.

[@PaulHeirendt]

Really awesome editing and drone photography! Thanks for sharing your adventures and inspiring us to appreciate God’s magnificent creation!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching and your kind words

[@davidsavage5930]

The meals you cook on a Coleman stove blows mind! Great meals!!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you

[@BigV96220]

as always guys you never fail to entertain great viewing ,see you, stay Safe & Happy.

[@martina54492]

I love hiking but I am sick home with Covid and Shingles ,just found your chanel and 💜💜💜💜it .

[@zephead989]

This is our favorite place on earth! We are making our 4th trip during Christmas to backpack the South Rim loop.

[@CodyandKellie]

That’s sounds amazing!

[@marycarter6186]

Hey me too! Christmas night on South Rim--see y'all there!

[@boonedog3518]

A great opening! It's movie quality! Nice job!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@reneepowell8541]

Love the Big Bend area, one of our our favorite places on this planet! So glad y'all have been able to enjoy and share it's beauty. The plant is an ocotillo, in the spring it's covered in beautiful red blooms.

[@wanderingtexas9372]

Woohoo! Glad to see you guys in Texas! ❤️

[@CodyandKellie]

We loved it!

[@bighhuddinni5640]

Big Bend was my backyard growing up. So much to see, and discover. The "window" trail atop the basin, a must hike!👍

[@CodyandKellie]

We did see the window trail but didn’t have time to do it. Next time we will.

[@ritasmoot1823]

I love “adventuring” with you guys! Thanks for always letting me “tag along “! Enjoyed this video as always.

[@cutestkittensanimalrescuep8531]

I love to see her cooking I love it when people show themselves eating in a restaurant I'm not exactly a foodie but a lot of the meals that people make simply don't look good to me but the video where she made the hummus tomato toast oh my gosh what was that a vinaigrette on the tomatoes it looks so good. And then the pasta in the forest that also looked very good.

[@russellgardiner1103]

Beautiful scenery!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you

[@a.j.p.outdoors3892]

Always enjoy your videos! Outside of our son pleading with my wife and I to start a channel ourselves, your videos amongst others have provided extra inspiration! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@jonmccauley6490]

"Bo-kwill-us" 🤣 It's pronounced "Bo-Kee-yus" OMG, I can't believe you turned back around. You were right there! The Canyon was just down the hill. Very nice area to stay as it's mostly shaded by the Canyon and cool even in the summer time.

[@romeyswanson]

Great video y'all. I'm so happy to see a video from TX! Big Bend is my favorite place to explore. It harbors an incredible amount of biodiversity - which is great for a nerdy biologist like me. Can't wait to see part 2! Keep up the great work. Cody - I'm really enjoying your cuts. Kellie - I'm literally planning to try and recreate all your camping meals!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you for all the kind words! We are in love with Big Bend

[@donaldwilkins4690]

Your drone footage was fantastic! Once again enjoy the video.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you so much

[@cathystratton2688]

Just found the channel. We like all the information you give! Safe travels!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching

[@FindingMyMuse]

Nice open and perfect music...you are getting sooo good at this! 😍😍😍

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@crystalfolse3208]

Congrats. Can't wait to try Kellys grilled cheese recipe. OmShanti fellow Yogi's

[@jessewallacesr1722]

It's always went in the sptimg...beautiful

[@williamreeder3660]

Thank y’all for the great videos.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching

[@cooperthegreat7131]

You guys do a great job with your drone shots and editing.

[@mustangpatty51]

The picture was perfect by the way. Congratulations on your subscriber count going up. I love watching you guys. Thanks for all the tips. Hugs, Pat

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you

[@markkidder1776]

Very cool landscape! Reminds me of parts of Afghanistan. Good video guys! Looking forward to part 2.

[@CodyandKellie]

Really? That’s pretty cool

[@hammer1312]

Congrats on y'alls channel growing so fast. Absolutely doing great. Keep em coming. Peace ✌

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@grantevans6250]

Just started watching this... opening drone scenes and music... right on bro

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@timgraaff7551]

Nice video, my wife and I and 2 springers plan on stopping there and this video was helpful. You have a new subscriber. By the way your cooking made me hungry.

[@conniewaite1996]

Good sunset!

[@leanneneuman2719]

Welcome to Texas, guys! Lol! Can't get out of ur vehicle! Nice composure going out the other side! Yes! U will b fine on ur hike! Take plenty of water and wear ur hat! Wide open space and so peaceful! Nice hike to Santa Helena Canyon! What were the daytime high temps while u were there? The sky so clear and blue! Glad u didn't have to go all the way to Alpine for groceries! That hour and 20 mins takes forever! Thanks for sharing ur Terlingua and Big Bend adventure🌞🌝✨!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching! The high was anywhere between 85 to 90

[@aroundmichaelsbarn601]

Congrats on the 20k! Wow, that canyon trail was beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@CurtAdventures]

How awesome! I almost visited last year! Drove straight to Colorado. Congratulations on 20k subscribers! 😁🤙🏾Thanks for sharing

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Twilightsummerbreeze]

Thanks for the camping recipes.

[@darksideemt]

Crazy to watch this video after I watched one where they went on Jan 1st (only 3 months later) and they had snow and super cold temps. I can't wait till I get to go there myself cause it is amazing. I read a bunch a books on the history of the Texas Rangers and a lot of things happen in that area back in the late 1800's. Also the chase video was awesome as you went to breakfast.

[@doubledforge]

Glad to see you encountered no desperados or banditos during your exploration. lol

[@mena580]

Congratulations Dome Life on 20K subs. I almost planned a trip to this area so this is just on point! Will be ordering some of your gear!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! You need to visit!

[@hankbern9847]

Hey Cody and Kelly.....In Big Bend N.P eh!!!!You are about 10 hours drive from us. We visited Big Bend several years ago and had a blast....Don't know the date you were there, but here are a few tips....the River road to Presidio...Rt 118 is a very nice drive along the Rio Grande....And go up to the Chisos Mountain Lodge, its about 5200 feet elevation and cooler there...Also a campground, but don't know if it is open yet due to Covid .Go on two hikes around there...The Window Trail and the Lost Mine Trail...Also in Terlingua, visit the Starlight Theater for a good meal and the locals sitting on the porch...Loved your pics at Santa Elena Canyon and at Balenced Rock...was a nice hike there right...scramble over rocks at the end though....Would love to return to Big Bend....but how is Covid doing there???Anyway, all the best to you both from Hank and Pam from South Texas...

[@CodyandKellie]

You just guessed the next vlog 😆. It was very chill and not packed. We don’t know if that was because of Covid or it was hot.

[@TranceDivine]

Great episode you both..love the footage and music

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@grn9209]

We are currently planning a trip there!!!👊🏼👏🏼

[@CodyandKellie]

Have a great time!

[@kennethbroussard1740]

We went at Christmas time and the weather was perfect. We were still in T-shirts and short on most day with cool nights.

[@CodyandKellie]

That sounds amazing! We would like to go in the winter

[@dannyburrell4014]

You can grocery shop at Cottonwood in Terlinqua. Long Draw Pizza right down the road from you. It is good all the locals go there. Great BBQ at DBs Rustic Iron. The scenic drive on 170 is worth it when you have exploded all of Big Bend. I am from SC just got back from there. That fellow had his wares when we were there too but river had flooded and ramp was blocked.

[@CodyandKellie]

We went to cottonwood for grocery’s. So much easier

[@dannyburrell4014]

DOME LIFE it was a near little place.

[@tuxventures]

Congrats on 20k. It'll be 100k before you know it. I'm a relatively new subscriber, but I've already gone back and watched on the older content and look forward the next one.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching

[@strangeweenieclown]

Kellie your hat is cute! 😊

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@markpappas9118]

Great video, nice music, cool hat.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you

[@jimwilliams2753]

another amazing vlog, you two rock, i love watching your adventures, i live vicariously through you two, lol. and congrats on 20K subscribers,

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@ethancalk8809]

Big Bend is probably my favorite place! I've been maybe 10 times - both in the middle of summer, during spring break and the first weekend in November. You hit some of the best places. Paint Gap #4 (you showed us 1, 2 & 3) is an awesome back country campsite. Our favorites, though, are McKinney Springs and La Noria #2 - both are on Old Ore Road (definitely 4wd). Love your videos - recent subscriber! Oh and BTW, those canyons are pronounced "Bo-KEY-us" and Santa "Uh-LAY-na.' Keep up the great work!

[@CodyandKellie]

We definitely have more to explore. We love the area as well. Thanks for the info

[@Bodrie1]

I believe that plant you were wondering about, with the long skinny branches, green leaves, and thorns, is an ocotillo. We even have them here in our Southern California deserts. Enjoy your videos.

[@CodyandKellie]

There crazy looking

[@Bodrie1]

@@CodyandKellie When they die, they usually leave a skeleton that some people will plant in a pot and bring into their house for a novel decoration. My cousin had one.

[@ursinidaho]

Everybody needs some desert. For sure. Big sky and you can see a long ways.

[@ElDiabl0187]

I love it

[@SoloRider831]

Ok... that bread on those sandwiches looks like the Orowheat OatNut bread I love so much... that was a good looking sammich.

[@CodyandKellie]

It is! 😊

[@SoloRider831]

@@CodyandKellie Ok, the foodie in me is laughing his a** off right now.

[@jasonthorp5155]

🤣 Oh man... I was all stressed out when you were stuck in Bear Jew and then the driver door tried to get you too. Then you got out and I laughed so hard it hurt. I love that you leave that stuff in. Do a "bonus" episode with outtakes and stuff!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks! We were dying laughing threw this whole episode. We usually put the bloopers in the vlog for a little extra flavor

[@smiller6238]

You may want to check out Big Bend Ranch, its a Texas Parks and Wildlife Park. Its incredible as well. It is far more remote, but well worth it.

[@CodyandKellie]

That’s for the next episode 😉

[@mombassaridge3455]

We love the state park. Far more isolated, private and wild than the national park. Grew up there and go home a couple of times a year.

[@RicardoRoams]

I just found your channel. I really like your easy going, natural style, plus I tent camp with my Jeep. Nobody tent camps anymore. So of course I had to subscribe. I appreciate that you pass on information about the area you are in. Big Bend was on my list for a road trip this year. But COVID-19 put and end to that. However from what I could see, I think I could have easily social distanced. So I'll try for next year. Take care.

[@CodyandKellie]

That’s for watching and subscribing! Hopefully you can make it to Big Bend soon.

[@RICO-BugkillerFPV]

Congrats on 20k! 🍾

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@marklandfair2725]

I want a sample of the bacon and cheese and pear sandwich wow looked yummy

[@CodyandKellie]

It was amazing

[@waterandlandadventures4319]

Congratulations on the 20k subs.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@waterandlandadventures4319]

@@CodyandKellie well deserved. I’ll shoot fireworks if I ever get 1000.

[@bobb7993]

That was fun! We visit Marfa and Alpine a couple times a year. Time to turn left at Alpine, i believe

[@josesbox9555]

I just got back from my road trip. I’ll start plastering your stickers all over the place. Keep at it!

[@CodyandKellie]

It was awesome to meet y’all. Thank you for the support! We will make sure to hit y’all up when we come to Alaska!

[@neeko4676]

Love you videos! It’s like we get to go on an adventure with both of you. And Kelly’s recipes are the best! I made Octoberfest stew last week and we are trying the pear sandwiches today. ❤️

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! I hope it was delicious

[@wildwally9]

Hi Dome Life! Really enjoyed this video. We were there in early Nov 2012, and it was still hot. I've always wanted to go back, so thanks for going and sharing your trip. An interesting book I picked up at the visitor center is Death In Big Bend by Laurence Parent. I think you'd enjoy it. Looking forward to your next video.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching. That book sounds very interesting, we will have to look it up

[@jeaninemaldonado3343]

We are at BBNP and BBRSP in a few days. I make that grilled cheese sandwich with green apple, I’m going to try the pear. But we use jalapeño jelly that gives it a little heat

[@CodyandKellie]

Green apple and jalapeño jelly sounds yummy!

[@willlockler9433]

Sure hope y'all drive up into the Chisos mountains, and also visit the hot springs.

[@CodyandKellie]

That’s on the next one. The road to the Hot Springs was closed

[@isaiahtowers1865]

“Boqwilles” canyon lol great video guys!

[@coyoteroman]

love the video.

[@davidmccarstle7722]

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[@CodyandKellie]

Thank so much for the info.

[@lindahopson5003]

That first tree is an Ocotillo cactus. Bears have recently returned to the Big Bend area. Big Bend is my favorite place to go.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the info! It’s our new favorite as well

[@robertwillis9149]

There is a well stocked store on the way into the Big Bend National Park in Study Butte. You don’t have to drive 80miles to Alpine.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you! We had found that out and share it at the end of this vlog. We had been pulled over for speeding by a really nice officer on the way south towards Alpine who had told us stock up in Alpine. But by the end of this first vlog we found Cottonwood General Store and shared to inside of the store and what they carried on our next vlog after this one. Really amazing store for sure!

[@aerialoptixep3604]

love it! wow, thank you for making this! this really helps. I cant wait to get out there. be careful with flying a drone from a moving vehicle. just lookin out!

[@jenniferlzr5651]

Nice! The little red berries are on the agarita plant and they are totally edible. Hi in Vitamin C. People make syrup and jelly with them. Foragingtexas.com has more info. Also, Boquillo is pronounced Bo-kee-uh :) Oh, and there ARE black bears there. Glad you had a good time!

[@CodyandKellie]

Oh that sounds yummy!

[@JohnRivera-nk5rf]

Not agarita, thats a Christmas tree cholla. Still edible but not as delectable as agarita.

[@jenniferlzr5651]

John Rivera they actually showed both.

[@JoeGuilbeau]

@5:15 Red Flowering Ocotillo (O-Ko-t-Yo) i.pinimg.com/originals/b5/17/52/b5175241845336959e4a04c80a93ed07.jpg

[@Patrick-460]

Hi guy I really enjoy y'all. Videos thanks a lot I need to order some stickers. Have fun and take care.

[@CodyandKellie]

Hi Patrick! Thank you!

[@seeker61z81]

girly you are a great little chef..id love to have you along on our camping trips!! And those drone shots..amazing!!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

That tall plant with thorns is called Ocotillo. Cactus bloom in spring, in fall they have a fruit which is the red thing you saw.

[@CodyandKellie]

Oh ok! That’s awesome

[@sandradummer4726]

Careful climbing guys. Ok? Be safe up there.

[@rev2kev]

I think that's an Ocotillo. The blooms are edible.

[@CodyandKellie]

Really!? That’s so cool

[@rev2kev]

@@CodyandKellie Also checkout Junkyard Fox for videos on desert edibles.

[@Enoch_Draven_Hyde]

@@rev2kev I am literally in the comments to say the same thing. It's pronounced Aw-Coh-Tee-Yoh.

[@RicardoRoams]

Kevin Crooks, Yes. it's found throughout the southwest even as far as California.

[@twlson49]

I was in the chisos basin and and saw a mama bear and 2baby bears. those are edible flowers

[@miguelcavanna736]

that Polenta looked pretty damned good, made me hungry

[@1121gsm]

The Air Force sent me to Texas and I didn't really appreciate it (I didn't like it at all). Now, I love it especially Big Bend and my favorite, Guadalupe National Park. I could easily spend my winters in Southern Texas.

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes! We love it too.

[@dskains]

Must have just missed you guys, I was just there oct. 6 & 7th.

[@CodyandKellie]

We left on the 6th.

[@Walibnzas]

How is the night time sky? 🌙⭐ Great out there for astronomy.

[@CodyandKellie]

They sky’s were amazing!

[@johneason6540]

Hi guys. This is the second video of yours I watched in the park area. You guys are fantastic, also, BTW, you guys eat well, great job on the fantastic meals. Nice info of the park and area. As I said before im leaving Tucson on 4.17.23 heading to this park. Your video will be very helpful to me. I travel solo in a Subaru forester. I have 11 inches of ground clearance. Do you think I will clear the old maverick trail road? Thanks so much for your great work. You are a great couple. ❤

[@CodyandKellie]

We think so. Just carry gas with you it’s very long and you have to drive slow. You can always ask a ranger when your there. Have fun!

[@TheSshadow7]

We were there in early Jan 2019. Temps are so nice then. Cool-cold. Well, Texas cold.

[@CodyandKellie]

That sounds like a good time to go back.

[@Eli_goes_camping]

Did you camp at the ridge or valley campgrounds?

[@TheSshadow7]

@@Eli_goes_camping We camped at Big Bend Ranch State Park

[@TheSshadow7]

@@Eli_goes_camping We camped at Big Bend Ranch State Park

[@petersole1195]

Hi another cool video just curious what is BML land and the bear boxes are they for your food cheers kiwi Pete

[@CodyandKellie]

BLM is bureau of land management. It’s similar to National Forest lands. Public property. Bear boxes are a place to store your food so bears will not smell it

[@RCDUDEZ1]

We have a general store here, and my grandma Marguerite owns that quilt shop right off the highway, she’s love to see anyone from the comments stop by

[@maxboya]

We are here now and would love to stop by tomorrow!

[@RCDUDEZ1]

@@maxboya tell her I said hello if you do

[@maxboya]

@@RCDUDEZ1 should I tell her Gucci Gunnar sent us?

[@maxboya]

@@RCDUDEZ1 should I tell her Gucci Gunnar sent us?

[@maxboya]

@@RCDUDEZ1 should I tell her Gucci Gunnar sent us?

[@eljimmy1268]

beautiful place is open now or when was that video? thanks

[@CodyandKellie]

It just opened back up September 29

[@glennbeattie6172]

Big bend is nice desert. Ajo AZ is the most lush desert in the US.

[@CodyandKellie]

Ohhhh we need to go there.

[@ronhanway9384]

Yes there are black bears and panthers. Keep your eyes open. Always carry plenty of water when hiking and wear appropriate footwear.

[@peggyramsey8905]

It’s called Ocotillo cactus. When they bloom they have a orange/red bloom

[@charlenecarnes8139]

Now your over 64k subscribers 💓

[@danskisbees7348]

Welcome to Texas, y'all didn't even come when it was hot! August is miserable.

[@CodyandKellie]

We know better 😂

[@gogerwi]

I love Big Bend. BTW the Luna's were only 4' tall.

[@CodyandKellie]

What was the Lunas? All the vegetation was just gorgeous

[@davidsavage5930]

Dumb question. Is French toast with rasin bread a southern recipe. I've never tried it. Sounds yummy 😋

[@CodyandKellie]

Lol. No I don’t think it is. We just like that bread.

[@davidsavage5930]

@@CodyandKellie I will definitely try it next time!

[@xchick10]

saxy man leg time!! Lol--ya'll have to love the vehicle though, otherwise...it's getting pretty old...I mean....O hey! contracts on 20K

[@CodyandKellie]

😂 we do love the H3. Shes just getting old. Thank you!

[@davekuhne1288]

The nearest grocery store is in Study Butte

[@CodyandKellie]

Cottonwood grocery in Terlingua had everything you need. It was great

[@riobravomultimedia4104]

The Bears might not make it down there but there are bears in the chisos

[@NoahLhomi]

Didn’t you guys have any trouble while flying the drone? How did you guys go about permits. I am looking to take mine but National parks won’t let us operate drone.

[@CodyandKellie]

We don’t have any issues. We have the DJI Mavic 2 Pro with smart controller. The smart controller has a gps map uploaded with different flight regulations. So it will not let us take off in National Parks, and will stop at the boundary right when we get near the boundary of a National Park, Airport flight area, federal buildings, etc. However, we never fly into restricted areas. During this vlog we only flew over the town of Terlingua.

[@jonsmith9892]

Hey there, I am going out to Big Bend in November from Missouri to ride dirt bikes around. Just wondering if you guys had cell service there at Rancho Topanga? If so what carrier... thanks much guys... love your channel..... :)

[@CodyandKellie]

We had 3g the entire time even in the park. ATT and Sprint

[@jonsmith9892]

@@CodyandKellie Thanks for the reply.. I mailed my check to Pat today... LOL. :)