We’ve been out to Fort Davis, Texas dozens of times, but never actually took the time to stop into the place that gives the town its name. We typically try to get out to wilderness areas to camp and hike and try to avoid places that come off as overly touristy. We were missing out. We […]
Mariscal Mine – Big Bend National Park
Just off of River Road in Big Bend National Park is Mariscal Mine (29.095380, -103.187551), the best preserved mercury mining site in Texas. The best way to get to Mariscal Mine is to take the East entrance to River Road (you’ll need a high clearance vehicle). To get to the East entrance to River Road […]
DIY Camping Toilet – Don’t Dookie in the Bushes
A lot of people hate camping for one reason and one reason only. Pooping or peeing in the woods. A lot of women wont admit that’s the reason they hate the outdoors, but it is. They’ll tell you something like, “I’m just a city girl” or “ew bugs,” in reality they just hate having to lean over […]