S1:E5 Big Bend By Motorcycle PART 3

[@texlee84]

Everyone should visit Big Bend at least once in their lives. It's hard to believe that you're in the US let alone Texas when you're there. Truly one of the best kept secret parks for most.

[@jrdepew]

Best balance of music and video yet. Very enjoyable. Camped near Terlingua many years ago. There was a true trading post there that traded with Mexicans that brought cactus to trade. It’s used in the cosmetics industry. You could buy a beer for the goat outside who would upend the bottle with his teeth and guzzle a cold one. Funny but he was probably an alcoholic. Two thumbs up!

[@richardmourdock2719]

In 1972 I went to Big Bend, fell in love with geology, changed my major and not long ago retired after a great career in geology. Hope to take a group of students from my alma mater to Big Bend next year during their Spring Break hoping that the place may light the fire of geology interest in them that it did me. Hope you took some time to check out the rudistids along the Santa Elena Canyon trail.... good stuff.

[@michaelcox8604]

Near the same time as my first visit when I hitch hiked in. Still my favorite park.

[@TheDroopYJ]

Boy, does this bring back memories. Got flooded into Santa Elena on a hike 20+ years ago with my young family. Almost had to spend the night on the other side of Terlingua Creek from the parking lot. Once we got across, thanks to a bunch of Aggie football players that were there for a geology class, we had to cross several wash outs to get back to camp. Pretty miserable experience. Our camp was flooded and one of our tents was ruined so we slept in the back of the van the rest of the week. Despite all that misery, the desert in Big Bend is a beautiful place after the rains. Big Bend is still a place I'd like to get back to some day.

[@deonax]

As someone who has grown up and lived most of my life in Texas, I can confirm that any sort of trip across/through the state does in fact last literally forever. 9:25

[@GwenMotoGirl]

That ride north of Van Horn TX to Carlsbad NM that passes through Guadalupe Mountains National Park is stunning. Great video! Thank you for your chronicles.

[@daveknaus8649]

How can you listen to music when riding through a gorgeous place like that?! Granted you don't hear much above wind and engine noise but the chance of hearing a bird or just hearing the grass rustle is worth it.

[@dennisthemenace49]

Me and my friend Russell went to Big Bend November 14th-19th. Trailered to Alpine. Rode up to Fort Davis and then on to MxDonald Observatory the first day. 2nd day was awesome. Rode from Alpine to Presidio then hwy 170 from Presodio to Terlingua. That road was amazing, dry washes, roller coaster hills, sharp curves with magnificent views along the Rio Grande. Made a quick run up to Alpine from Terlingua as it was cold and we were running out of daylight. 3rd day we rode to Marathon and down to the Persimmon Ridge entrance to.the park. Chisos canyon was really cool. We continued onto Terlingua and then looped back up to Alpine. Can't wait to go back. You could stay there 2 weeks and not ride everything. Thanks for the video, you inspired me to get off my duff and get a bucket list ride completed. Happy New Year and safe travels, sir.

[@brucekratky7993]

I spent two nights at the Stillwater Campground next to Shadow Mountain Lake which is near Grand Lake, Colorado (1972). We had a thunder and lightening storm like I had never experience before nor since. The sounds reverberating off the mountain walls, the wind pressing my tent down to my nose as I huddled in my sleeping bag, and the flashes of light were not only frightening but humbling. Then it suddenly stopped. Just like that. I recall a sense of floating relief and I slept like I had awaken in heaven with no worries, all was well. Ride on. My BMW K1300GT arrives tomorrow at noon. The old ranger will ride once more. Thank you so much.

[@FTAAdventures]

The weather is wild there! Also, congrats on the K1300! Ride safe!

[@777SuperTone]

Wow! That river water is thick enough to walk on!!!

[@RideWithRen]

You missed Boquillas Canyon and the singing Mexican! Big Bend begs a few days to explore.

[@FTAAdventures]

Boquillas was closed, I was pretty bummed about it. Will need to go back I guess!

[@RideWithRen]

@@FTAAdventures I wonder why, was the river level high?

[@larryperez6828]

I never knew Texas had such awesome scenery and terrain. Beautiful.

[@ridingwithjon3048]

The solo acoustic guitar music that starts at 4:15 is awesome, so was the song before it. This content is just so soothing. Happy trails to you!

[@norsefalconer]

Another great installment. The thunderstorm scenes were epic, even on my little phone screen. I used to love sitting in the bay window, an watch storms move up through the valley toward one of my childhood homes. Miss that. Thanks for that synapse firing. Good memories. Ride safe Brother!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Norse!

[@bamabackroads1203]

That lightening show though!!!!

[@jvsdibond1768]

Top video buddy, really well balanced and i loved the way you used the music in the video. I think that is the best work of yours iv seen so far.

[@mrtinatom]

I too enjoyed the way you worked in the music while giving a beautiful ride.

[@bobvandick2546]

Nice to watch this first thing in the morning while eating breakfast...good for digestion 😊

[@eziodamico633]

I saw all the 3 parts... just amazing. Thanks Tim I have been in Texas, actually texoma, for my pilot training and I flew over the park..... good to see the area a little bit lower point of view 😁👍

[@michaelpuechner]

... short night ... magnificent nature ... beautiful canyon...

[@MotoFaith]

Just run into your channel and I'm enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Love your music too...

[@RuiAquino]

Amazing landscapes, indeed scenic roads. You are living the life, happy for you! The trail in the canyon was awesome. Thanks for sharing :)

[@YTisDumb]

Heck yeah. Living the dream. Hope you found a sticker.

[@trey631]

Thanks for sharing a part of Texas I never saw even though I lived in the state for 39 years. LOL. Awesome roads and scenery!

[@kevinsterner9490]

Hey Tim, another great video. I see you have the hats in now, so I ordered mine. You need to let people know. Hey everybody Tim has Hats for sale too.

[@FTAAdventures]

Announcing it on Friday, that would make you the first to know! Thanks my friend 🙂

[@winstoncampbell1776]

Great as usual. I did notice your ground sheet extending beyond your tent. Rain water catcher with the tent sitting in a pool of water. I assume you already know this. Don't ask me how I know.

[@egjr0765]

Great video and I love the Cottonwood campground. Unfortunately the store, visitor center, and restrooms were destroyed by fire about 10 days ago. Really nice tent camping area in Alpine called Lost Alaskan or in Marathon at the Marathon Motel and RV park. Wonderful star party there every night. Be safe. The Woodlands, Texas

[@dannyjenkins71]

Hate to hear this! www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

[@bikecommuter24]

Tim you should just record some road music let the road and bike make the music for a little bit. I would watch. 😁 Those "extra days" just happen I took a trip in 2003, up into the Sierras and stopped in Yuba City for the night ended up staying four days. But I used to live in Roseville which is south of Yuba City so it was like being home again I moved in 1996 from Roseville to Los Angeles. and I moved out a few years later after that, now I'm back in LA again , hopefully I'll be moving again in Sept-Oct time frame. I don't mind Los Angeles but my heart and soul prefer mountains or desert. ride safe my friend..

[@bobvandick2546]

You should chronicle your adventure into a travel guide of sorts. I’ll bet there would be a lot of interest 👍🏻

[@chrisd4283]

Nothing like traveling lots of miles with only scenery and no cars. Gorgeous area that I hope to see soon.

[@mikemills5144]

Wow, beautiful Tim.

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

Beautiful place. Now on my bucket list. Thanks Tim. Stay safe.

[@albertosbrolla8424]

That area is very scenic, with beautiful views, looks to be a huge park! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@DrDeenk]

Thank you for the videos. I am just learning how to motorcycle camp. your videos are a big help. Side note i live in texas and have never been to bigbend. that will change now.

[@randlayman2668]

Cool Park!! Ride safe ride far, Rand

[@tomswinburn1778]

Another great video Tim. The storm was awesome. Something most folks will never experience like you did. Make you long for a three inch thick plexiglass bubble, tied down and surrounded by lightning rods. I never had that experience in my travels there, but my most memorable moments were the night sky. Never saw anything like it. I've BEEN places that probably had the same grandeur, but clouds ruined it. Guadalupe National Park won't disappoint. Stay safe friend.

[@jeffnabors833]

Just rain. Hopefully.... lmao. 29k. So glad I am a part of it.

[@Debbie-ee2oj]

wow incredible scenery..it's easy to wee why you love the place so much..me and Debbie just spent along weekend in Dartmoor national park, SW of England , nothing like what you have. great music too..looking forward to the next episode..Debbie sends her love.x

[@d_g_mccallister9315]

Great video Tim, that canyon you were in was amazing. Love how that river cut those canyon walls so straight over the millennia. Who knows, In another million years this place will be a little Grand Canyon. 👍🏼☘️

[@Steve-ps2tw]

Cool video Tim! Looks like a great park to travel to.

[@ryanmcdonald6292]

Really got a feel for the place thanks to your fantastic content and varied angles. Really top notch stuff, Tim. Could watch this stuff all day and still want more. No wonder you stayed longer!

[@rc3291]

Last time I was there it was 114 in the shade by the river. Out in the sun in the desert, no idea.

[@Droptineful]

Great music. Who’s the artist?

[@FTAAdventures]

It's from Epidemic Sound

[@Palouseweaver]

Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing it.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@nigelstanley3674]

Good morning Tim. Hope that clutch is holding up buddy.

[@kyleboyett6632]

This is one of my favorite videos to date Tim. Keep up the great work. Safe travels my friend.

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

Great adventure, Great video.

[@RoadDogSteve]

What a difference..... I can tell you got your motovlog mojo in place... Back to the quality... I kinda think you are relaxing into the new venue... Change is different. You chose a good change... Enjoy urself

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you Stephen!

[@myyou2b]

Tim, These views from the back are fantastic! I want to do the same with my videos. You have genuine talent for this. I think you’re set for the rest of your life. I can see real improvement in what you do with each new story. Explore the US. Then the rest of the world. I’ll follow. BTW, I bought that Nanopresso from the link on your site and I love it. I think about you and your adventures, and all the adventures I’ll have with it every time I use it. Safe travels, brother.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Michael! I really appreciate that. Also thank you for using the link, that helps! Safe travels my friend!

[@DH-sj9we]

Very cool video, I love your style, wish I was young enough to ride with you!

[@TWPeeps]

When I was there, I camped primitive. Great dirt roads to the sites. All u had to do was get a permit and it was free. Cheers

[@phillipjohnson5789]

Great video. You’re one lucky fella living the dream that the majority of us can aherm.... only dream of doing. Keep up the fantastic work and keep your vlogs coming.ride safe friend

[@Rikenglebert7558]

:-) ❤️ awesome. Thanks for taking us along with you. What a beautiful area. My guess is that the “perfect sticker” will find you, versus you finding it. Enjoy your ride!

[@maikk8605]

Love your videos. Even a lighting storm seems so serene. I hope I get out there.

[@alancyr2974]

Hi Tim, Great work on your channel. Could you please set your helmet cam to record in 16:9 aspect ratio? We wouldn't want all that beautiful scenery to be hidden behind 2 black bars. ;-)

[@FTAAdventures]

Done already, but I had already filmed a bunch before I realized it was set wrong 😬

[@tasatasat]

Nice videos. Just stumbled across it since I am planning on riding down to Big Bend in April. That was a nice storm that rolled through, glad you got out of it safe.

[@FTAAdventures]

Hi Travis, you will love Big Bend, there is so much to explore there and such a great environment. Watch out for those storms though, they get crazy!

[@MrRplo]

Awesome video. Big Bend looks spectacular, hope to get there soon.

[@davidskaggs9914]

Cool headed to this area next week

[@jimweagant8920]

Good video thanks for sharing

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Man that sure is a beautiful Park, Tim, thank you for taking us along, I've never been there/seen it (it's on my bucket list now though!), ride safe, Brother 😊

[@in2ADV]

Amazing footage! Excellent video Tim. Regards from Australia :-)

[@charlescummings1484]

Wonderful.

[@jaypence1911]

Thanks for sharing! Thats the first time ive ever seen Texas in that way.

[@jerseycowboy1]

Gets pretty hot out there during July and August.

[@jamescox4823]

Hi great vid, whats the name of that campsite? Rio Grand Village?

[@davidekelman5715]

Great video bro,My favorite to date.

[@tangoechobravo5817]

Thank you so much - great video

[@tinabeane]

That canyon was amazing, awesome trip!! :) Can't wait to see about your travels to the caverns, I've been there a few times and it is super cool. What a fun road to ride on. By the way, you sound like the guy on the Carl's Jr commercials, LOL!

[@tompava3923]

Nice Hike!

[@rustyhunt8896]

These videos are so good for the soul, nicely done!

[@jamesthompson2219]

Another awesome video.

[@vintagecycleguy]

Nice views Tim, appreciate seeing them! Safe travels my friend!!!

[@russhancock78660]

Really enjoying this

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you!

[@robertfancher7381]

Can't wait to see your next video I grew up in Carlsbad and El Paso

[@simonjohn249]

Great video Tim, love the scenery, really want to ride Big Bend National Park now! Ride safe buddy!

[@rayfarris5000]

That will just be a shower Tim, your in Texas now!!

[@rodholmes57]

Very pretty video. Very well done. It was fun to travel along with you this morning. One question...why do you set up tents on the gravel rather than the grass? I can only imagine the grassy section wasn't level or something. Thanks again for your hard work on this and all your videos.

[@ryanmcdonald6292]

Many camping places I've been don't allow camping on grass because the grass quickly dies off and takes sooo long to rehabilitate. Could be different in USA...

[@Bobrob51]

Very nice video, love the music selection too. Any chance of you sharing the playlist?

[@FTAAdventures]

The music comes from a website called Epidemic sound, not sure of the artist. I will have to check that and I will mention it in a video. Thanks!

[@petekeener8943]

Beautiful country and trip, Tim!! Thanks for sharing with us!!! Also, thanks for listening and getting your camera up where we could see over the windscreen! Was kinda like riding in the rear seat of a long car where you can't see where the cars going. LOL Hey, don't forget, you got lots of time and no schedule. Also, just wondered, how are you doing the filming from behind you while riding? ---Drone?

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Pete! Yes, I wish I had caught that low camera angle sooner but better late than never I guess. The shot behind me is a GoPro on a selfie stick mounted to a flag pole mount on my luggage rack, it is quite a rig LOL but I think it makes for an interesting shot.

[@petekeener8943]

@@FTAAdventures yep, it does make a great shot! Hey, we all learning, I just thank you for listening when we comment! Stay safe and have a wonderful ride!!

[@rodneyaiken1742]

very nice music

[@SoundMindADV]

Nice! I'm getting the itch to travel now.

[@eddcurry1245]

It’s a shame you skipped the Sister’s ride. But enjoy the roads you are on. Wheels down, chin up.

[@FTAAdventures]

Will be coming back in the fall for the sisters ride, still high on my list!

[@eddcurry1245]

Consider Inn of the Hills as a place in Kerrville to stay one night.

[@alexblackburn2881]

Thanks for the report, it makes me want to head off there now. Can you tell me the locations, or names, of the campsites you stayed at? Cheers, mate.

[@paulhartcraft830]

Amazing videos man! I'm from Fredericksburg Texas originally, three sisters is a place I spent alot of time at. If you haven't been there yet you need to check it out

[@southpawsgarage]

WOW!

[@chrislatorre3875]

Your IG pic yesterday showed you in Death Valley Titus canyon. You are definitely traveling so long distance.

[@FTAAdventures]

Bit of a turn around time on the videos 😬

[@matthewarnold8100]

Great video, Tim. I'm really enjoying these, especially since I was in Big Bend in April. I'm heading out to Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the NMBDR this month. Maybe I'll run into you! Have a great trip.

[@iwalkwithHim47]

Hey Tim, just want to say that your channel is awesome. Learned a lot from watching your videos. Hopefully you get to ride the sisters. They are amazing. If you get a chance to throw in the Medina, Texas highway or ride the road to Hunt, Texas you wont be disappointed. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you very much my friend! Glad you are enjoying my channel, that means a lot to me :) I will keep those roads in mind when I circle back around later in the year, looking forward to it.

[@BigRigRich]

Marathon is to the North. The movie “GIANT” was filmed in that area. Fort Davis is cool. The McDonald Observatory is there.

[@mickkae3704]

Great edit .. ride on brah. :)

[@advridertim]

I enjoyed this one, someplace I've not been yet. I would like to hear more info about these parks like when were they founded, anything big happen there, etc. I know I can google all that but it's always better coming from the horses mouth.. Think about it like your describing it to a blind person.

[@jamespolucha8790]

Nice videos, we are leaving the east coast at the end of April for big bend, leaving Annapolis, Maryland there’s three of us maybe 4 going and no one wants to camp so I was wondering if you knew a place somewhere around big bend national park that has motels? Thanks for the videos

[@maximo92f]

Great video... it is a shame the store at Castelon burned down after you left the area.

[@FTAAdventures]

Yes, I am sorry to hear that too.

[@WRW9751]

What a great video! Maybe your best! Thanks

[@KoschiA7X]

U are the best bro

[@birdman4434]

Nice video, do you think staying in Fort Davis would be close enough for making a couple of loops in that area?

[@FTAAdventures]

That might be a little far for day trips. Check out Terlingua.

[@Stevens007one]

Nice park ! always heard about it and we always heard Texas was pretty flat but not really Like the sparce crowds!

[@rustyw3858]

what navigation system do you use ? thanks

[@FTAAdventures]

I have a Garmin (the BMW Adventure model) it's ok but I wouldn't buy it again, it is a bit clunky to use. Mostly I use my phone if I have service.

[@momartinez6109]

Can u please tell me what camp site u stayed at when u went down to River? I have been there several times

[@FTAAdventures]

Not sure the name but it is on the way to Santa Elana canyon just south of the visitor center down there.

[@StoryMotoADV]

Been studying Big Bend. Liking what I’m finding. Supposedly a place near there that you can cross the border without passport. Sounds a lil sketchy. Ha.

[@rhllnm]

It used to be easy, now the Border Patrol is there, but you can still ride a little boat across and get tacos and beer. It's pretty ridiculous that the Border Patrol is there and nowhere else. Kinda ruins the vibe.

[@StoryMotoADV]

Robert Hedrick ya that does sound a little vibe smashing. Ha. Thanks for the data man. Where exactly is that crossing? Thanks in advance man.

[@blackswanodysseys]

Tim, what was the name of the river in video?

[@FTAAdventures]

Rio Grand, it is beautiful even when its murky from all the rain and sediment.