Roadside Stops along the RIO GRANDE on FM170 | BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK | Texas

[@joywyse6996]

Another very enjoyable ride and hike Glenn. Can't wait for the next one. Thanks.

[@CactusAtlas]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come! 😊

[@SidetrackAdventures]

That looks like a fantastic drive. That scenery is so great. I have a book somewhere with pictures of unique rest areas and I think that one was one of the pictures. I'll have to find it to double check.

[@CactusAtlas]

Oh how neat! Haven't seen a book on unique rest areas but sounds like it would be a fun one to flip through. 😄

[@jeniferokeywsu]

Anyone who knows your channel knows you don’t do or say things to be polarizing. Promoting stewardship of nature is always agreeable!! This area is really beautiful. Love west Texas!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks for that! It's the internet so you never know how people interpret things and what words they might say. 😅 But that landscape along that stretch of road is so beautiful that it's hard to imagine it any other way.

[@MR404able]

We plan on doing a road trip thanks 👍🏻 for the video I love your videos very informative. Keep up the good work buddy 🙂. Hope to see more videos of the Texas south west ..

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you! We'd love to be able to get back there. Hoping to find the time to. 😄

[@lindadowning6249]

I love, them areas.

[@SwiftyTravels]

What a beautiful stretch of country!! So desolate! thank you for taking us along!! Ps I am so impressed with your commitment to your posting schedule!! 😀😀👍👍

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so much! Ah, the posting schedule! It's been something. We thought we'd have to step back early this year but with the two of us we're keeping up. Now all those other real life things that we were hoping to do? Not quite keeping up with that. 😅 And life always has curve balls it likes the throw.

[@SwiftyTravels]

@@CactusAtlas lol! I guess something has to give! You guys are an inspiration for me! 😀👍

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

That is neat to drive the border 😄👍 great views

[@CactusAtlas]

Really great views. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@maryakers1901]

I love watching your videos🌵

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so much! So nice of you. 😊

[@doxielover2814]

Having grown up in Texas, I can remember learning in school how the border between texas and Mexico changes from time to time as the Rio grande has moved once in while, still beautiful scenery never scene by me. Thanks for showing it.

[@CactusAtlas]

Clearly there's not much of a Rio Grande here and there along the border. 😅 Glad to share the scenery with you!

[@michaelturano7522]

@@CactusAtlas ive been there several times and river was flowing nicely.. Bad drought and some daming politics up stream has it looking like what u saw

[@sueannhawkes]

I just rewatched your hike/scramble on your Cathedral Wash/Lee's Ferry video. Your enthusiasm at the end when you made it to the Colorado River was so fun! Here's to Cherry Coke and cold feet! Texas was just OK. Been to Utah, cant wait to go again...Don't think I'll ever make it to that Texas area tho.

[@CactusAtlas]

Funny you say that. I filmed in lee’s ferry today, and drove right by cathedral wash. Twice. And I put my feet in the river again, but this time without the cherry coke.

[@sueannhawkes]

@@CactusAtlas I look forward to your Utah travel. I am 68 with mobility issues so I really enjoy all your videos, thanks for all you do for others. :)

[@CactusAtlas]

Our pleasure. You will be happy as I am making my way to Utah this Labor Day weekend and have lots planned!

[@gstiles7]

Another great trip!! Now from some of the stories we've shared over the years, where's that crazy Glenn that would jump over the line and back just to see what happens 🤣🤣🤣 You would stay close enough to be able to hop back into the US and then play out one of the most iconic scenes from The Holy Grail!!

[@CactusAtlas]

LOL!! Very funny image. 🤣

[@shardulpawar]

Hey Gleen, BBRSP is truly a natural beauty. I visited the park in December 2020, it was an amazing experience plus the weather was lot better compared to what you experience during summer. The Rio Grand does flow, I guess due to the summer it might be dried up. Now I'm back in India, while watching your video it took me back to those best days. Also, on FM 170 if you get a chance next times you can camp at Rancho Topango campsite it's near Terlingua, ran by an old couple. Again thanks for the video, happy travelling!

[@CactusAtlas]

Really want to get back to visit more of both Big Bend Ranch State Park and the National Park. Beautiful land! Appreciate the tip about the campsite! We'll definitely be looking into it. Thanks so much!

[@maryakers1901]

I agree with you on the border wall.

[@lakefromeshippingcompany]

I love your content, Glenn! The arid landscape scenery with its rich earthy colours and textures always reminds me of my time up north on the edge of the desert. 🏜️

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you very much! Gotta love the desert and its colors. We certainly do. 😊

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Cool video. I have taken that drive.

[@CactusAtlas]

Such a beautiful place of scenery. 😄

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@CactusAtlas I'll be in that area this weekend.

[@larrywhite6927]

another slot canyon in Texas is Devils Hall in Guadelupe Mountains National park, also Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend NP those walls are 1500 ft

[@CactusAtlas]

We did a video on Santa Elena Canyon which was a beautiful experience. Would love to be able to get back to that area if possible.

[@rogerholland98]

I've been down hwy 170 many times, but really enjoyed it again with you. And I agree, a wall through that area would make no sense at all. Please take a few minutes and research Lucia Rede Madrid, a former resident of Redford, which you passed through. A wonderful woman, and very inspiring story, for sure. I met her in 1978, and still remember her to this day.

[@CactusAtlas]

Will definitely look her up. Thank you so much for mentioning it. We always love recommendations. 😄

[@michaelturano7522]

No wall has been considered for the area

[@LajitasRain]

@@michaelturano7522 Exactly, no one has ever suggested a barrier in this area of the border.

[@margaretarross1712]

The drive was beautiful. And the movie was "Streets of Laredo", companion to "Lonesome Dove".

[@bluekat08]

One of my favorite corners of Texas - love that drive! If you get a chance to come back to Texas check out Ft Davis, Davis Mountains State Park and the surrounding area. Indian Lodge is also a great place to stay in the state park.

[@CactusAtlas]

I'll check it out! From what I can briefly see, looks right up our alley! Always appreciate recommendations. Thank you so much! 😄

[@NickvainUSA]

I can't wait to drive FM 170 myself, thanks for giving me an amazing preview! I'm confused though: do I need to purchase a permit to drive from Lajitas to Presidio?

[@CactusAtlas]

If you're driving on FM170, no, you do not need a permit from what I am seeing. Just if you are planning to enter the interior of the park, or hike any trails you will need to pay the entry fee.

[@denise20240]

The set is probably best known for the 1996 movie “Lone Star,” a border town murder-mystery, and “Streets of Larado” in 1995. It was built in 1985 for the comedy “Uphill All The Way” and was also appeared in many other movies including “Rio Diablo,” “Dead Man’s Walk,” and “Journeyman.” (Excerpt from Anne Mckinnell blog)

[@CactusAtlas]

So many movies filmed around there. Easy to see why! It's beautiful! 😄

[@kennycraven2648]

Will be taking this trip next week but in reverse (Marfa to Marathon).

[@CactusAtlas]

Awesome! The scenery is beautiful. I imagine you will have a fantastic time. 😊

[@kennycraven2648]

@@CactusAtlas Staying in the 4 hotels designed by Trost and scenic drives and hikes in between. Gage hotel in Marathon, Hotel Paisano in Marfa, El Capitan in Van Horn and Hotel Del Norte in El Paso.

[@itsjudystube7439]

Great

[@tpseeker3367]

Thank You Thank You Thank You. Well just mark the hoodoos up as another trip.

[@lindadowning6249]

This area. Sure gets hot in the Summer,.

[@CactusAtlas]

Indeed it does!

[@michaelturano7522]

Been out there numerous times 2 times this year and im 800 miles away Next time u go holler i will meet you somewhere

[@CactusAtlas]

😂 We keep wanting to go back. One of these days, hopefully!

[@michaelturano7522]

@@CactusAtlas how far away are yall from

[@CactusAtlas]

We live in Phoenix, AZ, so it's not exactly a short drive. 😅

[@michaelturano7522]

@@CactusAtlas Im In Lousyanna We are almost same xact distance

[@michaelturano7522]

Closed canyon trail ended there because of the steep drop off.. People had hard time of climbing back up.. A couple who couldnt went back to the river and drowned trying to find a place out...

[@brianwilliams3146]

Nice video but you just skimmed the surface and didn't mention the interior of the park. Big Bend Ranch SP is over 300,000 acres. The interior has great dirt roads and remote camping. Not only is it a dark sky park, but maybe the best place in America to see the stars?

[@CactusAtlas]

Haha! Totally hear you. To give you insight on how we operate, both the and Ghost Towns of West Texas and Marfa videos were filmed the same day as this one (hence the drive through the park rather than exploration). 😂 The big part of the time we had available on this trip was eaten up by the driving it took trying to hit up that area of Texas from here in Arizona and until we have more time and less obligation (day jobs) our trips will sadly have to be similar especially when going further from home. 😔 REALLY hope we can make it back to that area though as we KNOW we just scratched the surface and really would love to go back.

[@michaelturano7522]

Big hill is where a scene from Fandango was filmed.. On the east side

[@LajitasRain]

Also, Spy Kids 2.

[@michaelturano7522]

@@LajitasRain yup...

[@MR404able]

Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel attendant Carlos is informed of this. Hernández and his troops are defeated by the army. Carlos is acquitted and can marry his lover Lolita. The film Contrabando was shot in locations on the border with the United States, such as Tijuana, Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. It was shot in Spanish and in English under the title Contraband. The role of Lolita was cast for the English version with Dorothy Sebastian. Contrabando's plot was inspired by an actual 1929 rebellion led by José Gonzalo Escobar. Filmed in 1931, but not released until 1933.

[@Sillyworld82]

Our politics cut like a knife so believe me when I say that I don't watch the Catus Atlas to get in the political arena. I'm would love to see the Rio Grand and the trails around it 😎

[@CactusAtlas]

Honestly, the scenery of that area just caught us off guard. Growing up having never seen the Rio Grande it is easy to think it looks like what you see on TV - everywhere. But the mountains and drama was just something on another scale entirely. Beautiful, beautiful landscape. 😄

[@kreggossmer2029]

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