S1:E4 Big Bend By Motorcycle PART 2: Terlingua Ghost Town

[@FTAAdventures]

Hey everyone, if you are looking for Jay here: supr.bee on IG and on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/H-03TNX9OUHKWZ7HL8XaYA

[@MarcASchroeder]

I could never quite grasp why I enjoy watching your videos so much. It's not the reviews, not so much the tricks you teach us. I love seeing the nature you are visiting. But watching this video just now it hit me: It's your love for the ride and your environment. Please keep going! Your videos bring many people a lot of joy.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you Marc, I appreciate that.

[@ridehardstayhard]

You my friend are living my dream, thanks for taking me along on your adventure.. Be safe and Enjoy 😉

[@GwenMotoGirl]

When viewing the mountains as the sun sets on the opposite side of the earth, I call that Chisos Mountains TV. Simply stunning.

[@d_g_mccallister9315]

Thank goodness you made it under some shelter. That town looked really cool, I expected Billy the Kid and Doc to come riding through. Then the 3:00 stagecoach. Lol. Be safe.

[@SupRBeeADV]

Super cool video, Thank You for the shameless plug, Was super cool meeting you & Bob, following your adventures and watching all you past videos.. Ride Safe Ride Far

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks, it was great meeting you there! Wish we could have met up to ride but things got pretty crazy once we got in the park and the cell service sucked :-/ Ride safe!

[@norsefalconer]

Nice trailer brother! I have think I've seen your "name" and rig somewhere else. Are you a member on the "Motorcycle Camping" Facebook page?

[@SupRBeeADV]

@@norsefalconer Thanks I like it a lot, And yes I am as Jay Masterson or SupRBee ADV . facebook.com/SupRBee/

[@rustyhunt8896]

Really look forward to drinking my coffee and starting my mornings out with your adventures. Thanks for helping me create my bucket list!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks! This place should be on every riders bucket list, what a blast! Have a great day :)

[@billmorrison4930]

Tim, as a Texas native and frequent visitor to Big Bend, I'm really grateful 1) you took the time to visit BBSP and BBNP and 2) had such a great experience. It's a pretty magical place, in many ways. Appreciate what you do and the joy you find in travel, nature and discovering the world on 2 wheels.

[@carlpop2324]

I love everything about this video, from the scenery to the narration to the Spanish music during lunch. You made my day, Tim!

[@reesfullmer1194]

A lot of us are riding along with you, in spirit!

[@louloumozart3692]

I was there with Jay, just a week after you... I had, like you a blast at Big Bend, really awesome. Jay@Riding_nirdy is a great Host and a great fellow rider... Thank you for the video... I'll return to Terlingua for sure...1250 miles from where I am now!

[@SupRBeeADV]

hey hey my friend, glad you enjoyed my hood. we will meet again i am sure out on the highways or byways.. loving your IG and FB posts..

[@stevesjh1]

A friend and I were there last November. What a great area, we overnighted in Alpine TX (Missed Marfa) and road North for a day trip to Ft Davis, the Davis Mountains, and the McDonald Observatory. If you get a chance it's well worth the trip. Next day on to Terlingua via Presidio to ride the roller coaster highway 170, wasn't that a treat? I some areas I felt that Big Bend State Park was more scenic than the National Park. Regardless, the area as you're pointing out has its own ambiance so different than many other National Parks, mostly because of its isolation. I hope it remains the national treasure it currently is. Really enjoy your channel, I'm certain your upcoming travels will give me great ideas for more epic rides.

[@SupRBeeADV]

did you know that the Observatory road is the Highest paved elevation road in the state of Texas ? Yupp it is. if ever out here again look me up as i know a lot of areas only the locals know about that are pretty sweet.

[@matthewarnold8100]

Great video! Your'e in one of the last great, isolated place in America. If you get a chance, you should travel down the River Road going west from Rio Grande Village. There's an abandoned Mercury mine out there called Mariscal Mine. It's one of the more haunting and beautiful places I've ever been. Climb to the top of Mariscal Mountain there and you can see for miles and miles in every direction. It's not to be missed. There are old houses there that make for great photography. I'm not sure what it is about that place, but it has some kind of magic to it. There's a campground out there called Fresno. In my opinion, the best campsites in the whole park are in Pine Canyon and Juniper Canyon; they're back country sites without water or toilet but you can't beat the solitude. You can also hike up Juniper and Pine Canyon. Look out for mountain lions! ;)

[@FTAAdventures]

Awesome! I wish I saw this post when I was still out there, this was filmed a while ago and I only just now got around to editing it. I will have to go back again to check that out. Sounds like a great place. Thanks!

[@Jameskenomis3]

Just found this channel because I’m a Texan ,and I’m wanting to start doing some motorcycle road trips and camping. Big bend is definitely my number 1 trip. It’s good to learn from people who already have experience. I appreciate the work with the videos. Ride safe.

[@erikwhitley413]

Those little camping shelters have saved my hide numerous times! Huge bonus if you can get your bike under the awning. Also a great way to save money on hotels, because when I'm touring I rarely sleep more than 3 or 4 hours. Looks fantastic!

[@williamgibbs9672]

Tim the church you walked had a image of Mary from the miracle that happen in Mexico. Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Great story if you never heard of it. You can still visit the tilma with that image that dates back to 1531. You may already know the story. Great video and very happy to see you live your passion of motorcycle adventure.

[@robsadler5605]

You guys look like you're having too much fun :) I'm sure it's hard work but living the dream Tim!

[@JoaquinChea]

Terligua is very cool, it kinda gives me the feel of what the wild Wild West must’ve been like. my sister in-law has a primitive camp about 15 miles from there so we’ve been in the area many times still have lots to explore. Thanks for sharing Tim.

[@narrator-timothymckean]

"It was so eerie... I don't ever want to leave this place." haha!

[@FTAAdventures]

LOL, both true statements :)

[@Rikenglebert7558]

So great!!! Love the sound track:-) beautiful area. Great videography & editing. I love the new boom arm thing that extends in front of the bike, cool new view(-:

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Word for word Rik! ..now i do not have to make a redundant comment..lol

[@Rikenglebert7558]

pete maffei, I’ve only been watching Tim for around 8-9 months but I feel like he has really hit his stride! I really enjoy his productions & sharing his awesome experiences (-:

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Rik, I have a few "key people" to put Patreon support in. me..blue collar rider on a budget.. Tim is the one!

[@osimnod]

Ditto, Rik! Love the boom extension for a broader perspective yet still personal. Great content and delivery.

[@eddcurry1245]

Welcome to Texas weather.

[@MrZombs123]

Yup, its starting to get nasty... hahaha.

[@sonboogie]

Awesome stuff man. Loving that new camera angle on the bike. 👍

[@jean-claudechiasson8338]

Tim at the cemetary and church I thought you were stuck in the scene of a cowboy movie lol! Be safe and enjoy the journey.

[@wfodavid]

What a sensational video to wake up to this morning.

[@mnavrrojr]

A good book on some of the history of the cook-offs and area is “A Bowl of Red” by Frank X. Tolbert. Hard to find but made me appreciate the area more.

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Truly love riding along with ya. I think we saw some fuller shots of your bike, looks awesome. Ride Safe

[@Mcjones0114]

Tim...I loved the " got weird in Bisbee" sticker...I was stationed near Sierra Vista years ago, so I know Bisbee/Naco area well! Loved the Vlog. Keep up the great work! (Mike J)

[@dickthomas2535]

Terlingua is a great place. When your there stay a. Night at Tin Valley Retro in the desert it is a great place.

[@jameshoward9478]

Love your video series!! You have stoked me towards getting an adventure motorcycle with your extensive travel vlogs. Just a side note, I cannot believe how much you look like my oldest son !!! Keep going and be safe!!!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Wow, grapefruit sized hail, dang! 😲Be careful brother, that's plenty big enough to kill a feller. Great video! 😊

[@RideOnTwo]

You make camping look cool and fun, and I don't like camping so that's saying something. The wife (doesn't like camping either) and I are actually looking into it and exploring the idea because of your videos! Thanks Tim, Enjoy your Trip.

[@FTAAdventures]

I am really glad to hear that my friend! Camping is wonderful and I think it suits motorcycling perfectly. Safe travels!

[@jeffnabors833]

Best one yet

[@rehsa2194]

Riding my motorcycle out there from San Antonio tomorrow. Abt 5-6hrs ride. Just getting away for the weekend. You're video is getting me ready! Havnt been in 2 yrs. Time to get out west again and big bend country is the closest true western scenery to S.A.

[@mikemills5144]

Loved the music Tim, thought a Spaghetti Western was going to start! Can't wait for the next vid.

[@michaeldaubs5242]

Great video! Keep em coming. I really enjoy the videos that simply take us along on your unbelievable and envious journey. Ride safe!

[@ArizonaAdv]

I should just jump on my bike from Oregon come meet up with you. Awesome adventure. Be Safe and by all means ""RIDE ON""

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks my friend! I will be in CA in a few weeks, heading north to WA passing right through OR so we should meet up!

[@ArizonaAdv]

@@FTAAdventures absolutely I am free to take off anytime . When you enter Oregon let me know I can meet you at Crater Lake that's only hour and half from my house straight down 97.Or anywhere. my email is [e-mail] email me I can give you my number .

[@daymaker5460]

Always great video, I look forward to them. Having ridden bikes for a very long time a lot of us have less than perfect hearing from wind and pipes. Having a bit of trouble hearing this video. You and Fortnine have great videos., Regards.

[@Quebechalifax]

Love that little restaurant you stop at ! You are having it rough Out there Tim !!!! Good thing you have surviving skill. 😂😂😂 Good video Tim

[@norsefalconer]

Great stuff Tim! It's nice seeing you experimenting with new ways to record and present. Glad you found cover from that storm. I can't imagine what a hail storm sounds like in a RV, bless those folks.

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Looks like a beautiful park! Hope all is well on your journey!👍

[@tinabeane]

Great video of Big Bend and Terlingua. That would be very odd with no planes, but in a good way. :) Was thinking of you both out on the road, has been lots of tornados and snowy weather. Looks like your camp there got flooded, glad you found a place for shelter. Cool to meet someone you follow on IG out there. Amazing travels, be safe!! :)

[@douglasmacy709]

Love it that’s adventure riding thank you for the ghost town adventure

[@pabloescobar3331]

Grapefruit size hail ... Welcome to TEXAS brother ! Lol Lived in TX my whole life and have never been to Big Bend, but after seeing this it’s definitely a ride I wanna take soon. Ride safe !

[@MuskiRidesOut]

Another great video, cheers Tim, can't wait for our summer down here in NZ, to get out riding again. Stay safe eh.

[@challenger_commander]

Wow, great video, that cemetery was a little creepy though...and as for hail the size of grapefruits????? Nope....just nope. Loving the channel, ride safe.

[@jamesthompson2219]

Love what you’re doing. Please keep the videos coming.

[@randlayman2668]

Another great video and place for me to visit in the future, ride safe ride far,Rand

[@BlackPatchMotorcycleClub]

Great new angle on the bike!

[@gerardomusano6919]

Great places keep going Tim

[@howardburcham7110]

Love the camera out front pointed back you. Not many use that angle. Great as Always!!!

[@loribrewster8886]

I can't wait to get out there to ride. My husband's family lives out there on Terlingua Ranch so we are very familiar with the area, just new to riding. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@lkld]

OH, hail no!! Loving the adventure, Tim! Looking forward to the next one, Rob

[@SidebandSamurai]

WoW what a great video! keep up the great work!

[@momorider7056]

Great video thank you. Ride safe keep the rubber down

[@j.j.schroeder3439]

Very cool, gives me great ideas for trips

[@samuraiTH]

Hey Tim, Love you VDO! I heading to Big Bend tomorrow. Can you share a bit more on how you book campsite while you still on the road?

[@2wheelsandatent]

Great video and what a cool a@@ cemetery/town! This is probably one of my favorite videos so far great job! I was up late into the evening trying to reply to all the cool people who came by the channel after you sent out a F.B. Like Supr Bee and As the Magpie Flies. Can not thank you enough for the tips and hacks and adventure. Just one request... quit showing off that limited edition Wacaco that is no longer available haha Yes a regular orange or black is which will do but Squatch and I are going to make it a motocamping tradition to do some Wacaco shots in Tim and Bobs honor (and just for fun) as soon as we can get one. To anyone who has not had Tim's Brew your missing out it will wake the dead =).

[@SupRBeeADV]

hahaha man i see your posts everywhere now.. lol.. been checking out your gear videos as i need to upgrade some camping gear

[@2wheelsandatent]

@@SupRBeeADVwow, cool that the posts are getting out there! Check out the motocampinggear channel if you like gear reviews i have a sickness called gear headism =). most of the reviews I put on dirtnap channel as well. Throwing a new one up in a few. Thanks so much for checking out the channel. If you have any favorite gear or tips feel free to suggest I love learning and especially when it can save us all a ton of money if we share what works!

[@brucefleming1743]

Great video mate, awesome you found the picnic table and cover I’m loving your journey

[@yjchowdary]

Hey buddy, Nice and Fantastic video tour .. say Hi to your riding partner too .. Hope to see more nice videos from you .Thanks

[@silinusvers]

If u come back through new Mexico look up chaco canyon ruins, I'm thinking of going there

[@tomswinburn1778]

I caught your first vlog of the BB trip and looked forward to this one. AND the next. The night skies out there are incredible. As can the weather be. I wasn't near as enthralled with Marfa as I thought I'd be, given the hype. Too hipsterish for me. But it does help bring much needed cash into the area so my personal whims gotta take a back seat. Your vids make me WISH I were young enough to do the area on a bike. I'm not. No longer can I make the hikes I so loved in my younger days either. But the video you and others post brings us close. Thank you. Stay safe and enjoy.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Tom, glad you are enjoying these videos. The night skies really are awesome out there, so dark.

[@ronharshfield6771]

So jealous!! Terlingua and Big Bend are definitely on my bucket list :-)

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Ron, they are great places. Ride safe!

[@jaypence1911]

Like the new camera angle!

[@SoundMindADV]

Great video. Diggin' the new camera angle!

[@brucekratky7993]

It’s all your fault! No one to blame but you! You’ve cost me thousands of dollars! That’s right, you inspired me to get back into motorcycling after a 45 year hiatus. Just yesterday I purchased a mint 2009 BMW K1300GT with just 27,000 miles on it, with all service reports, and ready to ride. Saddle bags and top trunk all wrapped into one neat package. Chose the pure touring bike as at 66 years of age I don’t think, at least at this time, I’m up for off road work. Maybe there will be an R1200GS in the future. First trip is going to be Chicago to Palm Springs to celebrate my mother’s 99th birthday. Thanks a lot! 😉

[@FTAAdventures]

Sorry! But also, you're welcome 😉 good choice on bike by the way! Ride safe.

[@brucekratky7993]

Purchased an all white SHOEI modular helmet. Real pricey but...worth the investment. Far cry from what I rode with 45 years ago. Amazed I survived knowing how safe this helmet is compared to my little open faced piece of who knows what plastic I wore back in the day.

[@bradleyweiss7287]

Cool video and tunes

[@robsadler5605]

It was awfully nice of you to let Jay do a shout out! Where can I find that Riding Nerdy / Super Bee ADV guy? I looked on Instagram and KZbin but had no luck.

[@michaelbarnes4313]

His name is Jay Masterson, he's mainly on Facebook. facebook.com/jay.masterson.14

[@ama409573]

😎‼️

[@johneveridge3714]

Did you hike over to the Rio Grande from there. Great views. Another great vid.

[@mpogue10]

Fantastic video as always Tim!! Love the look around Terlingua. Keep safe around the storms especially in the Midwest. Looking forward to more. Ride safe.

[@ULTRAVISTA.]

Goddamnit, Ham. I wish I was hanging out with y'all.

[@tomcain4130]

Great video Tim. I enjoy the content. I’ve spent lots of time in that part of Texas it’s a special place. Safe travels.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Tom!

[@michaelbarnes4313]

great stuff, Tim, thanks for posting. Were you there during the fires?

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Michael, no I wasn't there for that.

[@charlescummings1484]

Lucky spot.

[@RonTG_MediaArts]

what extension mount is that, nice and the gopro is giving good stabilized video..

[@MotoGiant]

I hope you found the actual ghost town within Big Bend? It is a bit more remote - an hour to get there by dirt, I will post a link to vid and pics if you want?

[@MrWhitmire]

d redman are you referring to Castolon? Did you hear it burned last week?

[@MotoGiant]

@@MrWhitmire No. not Castalon, but I did hear it burned - Mariscal Mine is the one I visited - VERY cool roofless stone buildings in the middle of nowhere - 29.099568, -103.182930

[@MrWhitmire]

d redman Thank you. I’m leaving north Texas for Big Bend Monday. I haven’t been since 9/11 and though I’ve been to the NP many times, this will be my first time to the state park and my first time on bike.

[@MotoGiant]

@@MrWhitmire have fun man I was impressed with how cool it was kzbin.info/www/bejne/onamkJaYatVmoc0

[@jeffrey5917]

Nice video it would be cool to run into you some day

[@kinnersean]

Great video, makes you want to go ride this trip even more! Which campsite is this, one on HWY 170 or is it deeper into the State Park?

[@FTAAdventures]

It is just off the 170, on the south side, can't miss it. I don't know the name though :/

[@eddcurry1245]

Smart camp site choice. Is that a KeltyTN2 tent? Did you stay dry overnight? And you know, it is said if you don’t like Texas weather, wait a day.

[@FTAAdventures]

It is the TN2, it's great in the rain, I stayed dry.

[@eddcurry1245]

Good to know. I have a TN2, but it has not had a rain experience yet.

[@joeroesch1]

Hey Tim, love your stuff! On the brink of doing the same thing!! About to by my first ADV motorcycle and I'm torn between two, super tenere and a GS, I'm buying used in am wondering how yours has been for you, any major issues and has it been reliable overall? Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration for my future travels!

[@FTAAdventures]

I love my GS, it's a lot of bike but it's a great balance for me. Can be a bit expensive but very reliable if well maintained. Good luck!

[@terryglisson52]

Nice video quick question why is the windshield completely blacked out?

[@FTAAdventures]

I like the way it looks and it keeps the glare off my GPS. I never look through it, only over it so it is more of a fairing for me.

[@NilanjanSaha]

Great video again. 👍

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you my friend!

[@NilanjanSaha]

@@FTAAdventures Hey buddy, how did you install that back facing mount for your GoPro? Cool!

[@ThisTall]

Love this way of advertising sponsors. Just putting up their brand logo up like that for a few seconds in an out of the way spot.

[@103m95g]

Tim do you take a small pair of binoculars? Ive watched so may adventure/MC camping videos I don't remember if you suggested carrying them.

[@FTAAdventures]

I have carried them in the past, and I think I mentioned them in a video somewhere along the line. I am not currently carrying any and it is a bit of a bummer sometimes I wish I had them but I was trying to shed weight.

[@MrZombs123]

Your kinda in my neck of the woods.. I noticed you said you went through marfa.. did you happen to pass through San Antonio yet? I actually saw a bike like yours a few weeks back parked in a parking garage downtown near the Westin hotel n thought of your channel. 🤘

[@FTAAdventures]

I am out of TX now, I didn't make it much further east from there but I will be circling back around at the end of the US loop I am doing.

[@markust8904]

Would of like to see hail the size of grapefruits but i get it your in Texas. Where everything i s bigger!

[@FTAAdventures]

LOL that is true!

[@stevesalins7561]

Nice camera video from the camera In front.

[@eddcurry1245]

Be sure to go swimming in the canyon if you can.

[@ERS772]

Towing our street motorcycles to Terlingua/Big Bend area. We are going to ride the area and I am concerned about running out of gas before we see the next gas station. We have small 4gal. tanks on our bikes. How was your experience with gas? Any advise?

[@bradb2514]

What time of year were you in the park? Is hail a seasonal problem? Or anytime? I am thinking of heading there solo from the Midwest in April. Great video series. I enjoy all your efforts!

[@FTAAdventures]

I was there in May. I am not sure about the seasons for hail but they do have a monsoon season so that it something to look into, not sure when it is. April should be good but it will be getting hot by then so bring plenty of water. Either way I am sure you will have a blast, it's a great area.

[@loloshortrider4469]

Awesome video Tim...Holy water on the slab at the end....did you manage to sleep dry??

[@FTAAdventures]

I slept dry that night, luckily Bob has a cot so he was out of the puddle in his tent LOL

[@jchapman1351]

What espresso maker are you using?

[@FTAAdventures]

Wacaco Nanopresso: www.wacaco.com?aff=275

[@robertberin4872]

Anyone used a tent-cot setup on their bike? I'm already carrying a Walmart fold up cot on the back- sleeping on the ground got old years ago. Last year didn't even use a tent just the cot, all the rain this year...

[@RonTG_MediaArts]

i think your lens has spots.. FYI

[@billdeel]

Nice video. Looks like I can forget hammock when I go there😆. FYI I'm near Bandera / San Antonio. If you have issues that require truck and bike trailer or garage w/ tools or bed and AC. Don't hesitate to contact me.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you Bill!

[@billdeel]

Forty Times Around Don't know if you are coming this direction. Not too far from the Three Sisters / Bandera. But if even if you just need wifi, washer/dryer, or wait out weather I live out of town no traffic no wife😬 no hassle. Just put it in your back pocket

[@younggun9956]

Hey Tim what tent are you using right now?

[@FTAAdventures]

The Kelty TN2 here: amzn.to/2HIcLMR

[@younggun9956]

Thanks brother!

[@loknlode]

What is the music in this video? I love Spanish guitar.

[@RideWithRen]

When I saw Terlingua Ghost Town I thought Superbee took you down to one of his secret hideouts out in the desert...

[@randyking9138]

Are you allowed to hike up into the hills where you are in this episode?

[@FTAAdventures]

There are no sign saying not to hike up the hills but it would be hard to not do damage to them.

[@hotshot902]

You might also like to check out Palo Duro Canyon campgrounds as well tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon

[@KevinderKinderen]

super bee adv... can't find anything on youtube. Someone have a link?

[@FTAAdventures]

Jay here: supr.bee on IG and on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/H-03TNX9OUHKWZ7HL8XaYA