I'm nearly 68 years old, and grew up in West Texas (Permian Basin). I can't tell you how many times I have been to the Big Bend, and all through the Carlsbad/Guadelupe Mountains/Davis Mountains and Big Bend area. These are my favorite places in the world. In a nostalgic mood, I've been binge-watching Big Bend vids for several days, and just came across your this evening. I gotta tell you, I enjoyed this vid more than any other I have watched! Very professionally done! Your vid rivals something one would see on PBS! Your understanding of the elements of cinematography, your use of music, and your narration are top notch! I will be checking out your other vids as well! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I'm glad to have lived vicariously through your experiences! Oh, and, I really LOVE your rig! One of the most unique I've seen!
Welcome to Big Bend! I've been there over 40 times, just about every year since 1979. You guys hit many of the good trails. When I die someday my family knows to take my ashes out to Big Bend. It is truly heaven on earth. Most of those years I camped in a tent.. but with my 4 wheel popup Grandby it sure is nice having heat now lol.
Wow, now I really want to visit Big Bend National Park. Great video loaded with information. I looked at the park online, but you guys brought it to life for me. Thank you for sharing.
The Chisos mountains basin is the best part of the park. The canyons are breathtaking too. We have seen bears, mountain lions, javelina, mule deer and other critters there. Mexicans call the Rio Grande the Rio Bravo.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This refreshes my memories of prior visits to the BBNP and surrounding area. The dispersed camping is very enjoyable - you are a mile or more from the next site. Don't forget that the BB Ranch SP is "next door", another huge wilderness recreational area. This entire region makes a great "composite" destination offering a range of sights/things to do: Alpine (Lost Alaskan CG is great), Ft. Davis (McDonald Observatory and the actual Ft. Davis NP), Terlingua. Happy and safe travels to everyone - down here that means be prepared and 1/4 tank of fuel = empty.
This brought back some great memories. About 25 years ago, some friends and I spent several nights at Big Bend - since the campgrounds were full, we did primitive tent camping, which was a bit over a half mile from the parking lot/pit toilet, and I remember that it was 10 miles to the nearest source of water. It was the best star-viewing of my life - I have never seen the milky way so clearly - it was absolutely spectacular. It rained one night and we saw all kinds of animal tracks near our campsite, and within 24 hours of the rain, the previously bare ocotillos had grown leaves.
Thanks for allowing me to relive our visit there. in 1992 we did a week stay there with a 4x4 SUV and tent camped the primitive sites. Back then it was a John boat ride over the Rio Grand, and a mule ride to the neighboring Mexico Village.
I always loved Big Bend, we went several times, but it’s been about 10 years since our last visit. Couldn’t believe the Rio Grande Village is now reservations only. When we used to go, campground was basically empty. And the trails😳, they were not groomed, boy has it ever changed. Not sure I would like going back, want to remember it with no crowds, and Ungroomed trails.
We got there and hiked the Santa Helena Trail about a year after you did. It was great. If you go back, there is a nice slot canyon in the Big Bend Ranch State Park that is worth a visit.
We're a bit older and for go the camping for the primitive (and quiet) atmosphere of Chisos Basin Lodge. It's our favorite place in Big Bend...unless we can somehow move to Teralingua.
Wow, how Big Bend has changed! I guess the last time I was at Big Bend was in ‘87 and it looked much different, not as much concrete by a long shot!! In ‘84 it was the location of my first solo backpacking trip. Very eventful, maybe we can swap stories over a mug of bean-juice sometime soon. Thanks for the video....
Parked right next to y'all, and thought about chatting a minute, but another couple was bending y'alls ear for a while and we didn't want to put y'all through more. Lol
@@Weretherussos It was at Boquillas Canyon. Y'all were starting to leave along the river. My wife and I said hello and left it at that. We had seen your truck and thought it would be fun to chat, but y'all had just left chatting with some folks, so we decided to give y'all some peace. Lol Next time though...😁
So much to say... The nature scenery is awesome. Plus the proximity to Mexico makes you feel so small, that borders are so arbitrary. Yes overnight kayaking/ camping trip would be the experience of a lifetime
Hello Russo's😊😊, there are 3 National Park visits on my list for this year: South Florida( Biscayne, Everglades, and Dry Tortugas ), Glacier National Park, and Big Bend National Park, and after watching this video I'm really excited about visiting Big Bend. Great video👍👍👍.
I hope the people who gave you guys some grief on your choice of travel vehicle are watching now. This is exactly what your type vehicle is for. This was another breathtaking adventure for you guys. I really enjoyed it.
I'm staying in Study Butte just outside the park and it's been raining all night. This is usual for the time of year, two days ago it snowed about two inches. Thanks for the video I would also add that there are many trails that will test your endurance and the ratings don't always reflect the difficulty of the trail.
@@Weretherussos No I haven't ,I would love to do it but I'm having some trouble with my foot which is keeping me off the trails. They say 5-6 hours but I would recommend you plan on longer depending on the temperature and Kaits fitness level and if you like to take pictures.
We made that trip many years ago with our Lance camper and we have been wanting to go back. We now have a Lance 1985 trailer which is around 24' over all and our Super Duty is close to the same so too long for the higher camp ground. I do remember those uneven sites!! Too bad you could not go across to Boquillas cute little town. We also crossed to Santa Elena, not sure if you can still do that today. Thanks for the video that will give us the extra push to go back there! I may scout it out with my Africa Twin Adventure Sports!
Glad no one took shots at you from across the border, i’ve heard of people being shot at in such a trip to the Rio Grande in BBNP, Great video btw Best of luck in your adventures, Saludos from South Texas
Awesome place Loved the views and the trails. At least you had some animals around to look at. That's one thing I like seeing in the wild is animals. 😁😁
Fantastic video, informative and entertaining all the way through. Looks like a wonderful spot to visit and is now being added to our list of places to check out. Take care guys and safe travels!
Enjoyed watching you explore Big Bend NP. I was pointing out various places that I visited during my photography workshop there two years ago. Looking forward to going back, again. Also, really enjoying your travel videos!
@@Weretherussos Yes, we want to take another class, either there or elsewhere. Mandy Lea’s classes are fun and informative. We had everything from complete beginners to advanced photographers and we all learned something and had a great time. Looks like you two enjoyed your time there.😀
Joe. You know you don't need to slam the door so hard. The rear's need a little more but the front's don't need that much. On an older rig it's a good ounce of prevention to save you from a future door hinge and latch replacement.
@@Weretherussos Here's an experiment. Those trucks are so air tight. Try cracking the windows to alleviate the air pressure and see if they close with ease. If you still need to slam then its a latch adjustment in your future. Not expensive but just fiddley. I got 4 of the 99-16 Super Duties, 21 trucks in total, and you made an excellent choice. If you take care of the superstructure it'll last forever. Or. Perhaps we also need to take into consideration your superior upper body strength.
Thanks - the front ones aren’t bad but the rears definitely need to be slammed to shut all the way - even when I open the front door. I’ll take a look at adjusting them. What do you think of the 6.2 gas motor? If we get rid of this truck we may look at one of those.
@@Weretherussos So the 6.2 is great in my wife's 2012 Raptor, however, it is not a motor I would recommend on a RV with a load as heavy as your rig. In higher elevations it'll struggle and the mileage is not that great. If we ever get the new Raptor we are keeping the 12 and opting not for the new Supercharged V8, but sticking with the Eco Boost. We drive a lot of miles and like the range of vehicles with good mileage. If you go Gas the new 7.3 is an amazing motor and the 10 speed is excellent! It's the only Gas motor I would recommend for your application. However no one can sell you an extended range tank like the one you have now. EPA rules. Next time your in Vegas DM me and I'll show you all of them. I Love my 2000 F350 7.3, even though I'm picking up a 2021 F450, she will still be in service. If you go a broad I would beef up the motor and tranny and save the cost of a used Gas truck. IMHO.
The new 7.3 is the motor I would want but wouldn’t want the first year or two. Our biggest concern with our truck is that many of the components around the engine are starting to go. Replaced a blown PS pressure line and the output shaft seal and driveshaft ujoints this month. Not hard but I can’t carry an infinite number is spares if/when we go to S. America. That said, we love the truck so if we could get it to a point where we could rely on it overseas, we may go that route. Would love to chat more - email me at Weretherussos@gmail.com
We did the same thing when we went to hotdprings I wanted to go up the tower but my husband didn't he doesn't do heights I had the money but did not want to pay to climb the steps the elevator was not working at that time so I didn't do it yall look yall are having a good trip with mom
Val and I were laughing. We met up with you guys at the Moore Expo, where it was quite cold outdoors. But just before that, you guys were at big Bend in the low 80's.
Saw a glimpse of your truck at an overland expo show video on Trailrecons channel, hope you will have some content from that and as always thank you for sharing your adventures!
@@Weretherussos Thanks, I'm trying my best. I would have been much worse of if I didn't have an RV. :-) Hope to start traveling again before summer... waiting to get my 2nd shot which is delayed because of the weather. I'll check in with you to see where you are in the world. :-)
I especially appreciate your vid as we used to live on a ranch just inside the park entrance. Our hope is to return in the lance to visit the ranch and big bend. The ranch is the second right heading south just after the entrance booth. “Chalk Draw Ranch”. Y’all have fun!!!
Loved the video! Such lovely views and places! The blue color in the sky, when Joe was down by the water and soon after Kait was there too, was gorgeous! The noodle dish was inspiring and that was a cute "traffic jam", near the end. 😉 Take care and God bless you!
Looks like you haven't gotten your haircut for a week or two there Joe...getting a bit sloppy! BTW...you guys missed the best hike in the park, which is the trails up the mountain from the visitor center/restaurant in the basin. I liken it to hiking the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon halfway down and back...except in this case you're going up, then down. Also, the figure 8 of trails up on top can be done by a strong hiker in one day including a side trip to the tippy top. Next time, maybe? Three days is hardly enough in that region. Also, if you like solitude and nice hikes/mountain biking...check out the state park "next door". The only bummer about that whole area is zero BLM land...you have to book and pay for a campsite every single night. Driving down there on a whim may be tricky in that regard. I did just that three years ago and got lucky...except for my last night where I crashed a backcountry site and the couple there were glad to have the company. Surprisingly beautiful place.
Saw your rig at the Missouri Overland Expo the other day. I follow TrailRecon and your rig was one of the units he did a quick walk by and mention of on TH-cam.
Greetings Kait and Joe. It's been minute! Great video! Really enjoyed the gorgeous views combined with your narration. I'll bet the stars are bright there. Come driveway surf when you're in the Washington, DC area. Happy to offer sticks n bricks shower and whatever you need. Would love to see you again. Laurel, Daniel and Nutmeg (relocated from Menlo Park, CA) Oh, Joe, we have some solid coffee joints here. Daniel's fav being Northside Social.
@@Weretherussos Nope, sold her when we moved here. We were trying to figure it out, having trouble making the logistic work and then out of the blue we got an offer we couldn't pass up. Many people want the features she has like no awning, no propane, etc. We loved her but now someone else is loving her no doubt. One issue we were having was the fact that I got diagnosed with sleep apnea and my setup wasn't fitting into the bed area nicely. So now I'm looking at different rigs online. But that's mostly just fantasy for the moment. Stay safe, stay well! See you down the line I hope.
Wow, great location 👏🏼 I probably would’ve gotten in trouble picking those Nopales (prickly pear cacti) for meal prep! I can make 3 wonderful Spanish dishes with those babies lol! The music you chose for this video was very appropriate, and it perfectly set the mood for all the awesome sites & majestic scenery in the background...well done! Always my best to you two 🥂
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I'm nearly 68 years old, and grew up in West Texas (Permian Basin). I can't tell you how many times I have been to the Big Bend, and all through the Carlsbad/Guadelupe Mountains/Davis Mountains and Big Bend area. These are my favorite places in the world.
In a nostalgic mood, I've been binge-watching Big Bend vids for several days, and just came across your this evening. I gotta tell you, I enjoyed this vid more than any other I have watched!
Very professionally done! Your vid rivals something one would see on PBS! Your understanding of the elements of cinematography, your use of music, and your narration are top notch! I will be checking out your other vids as well!
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I'm glad to have lived vicariously through your experiences!
Oh, and, I really LOVE your rig! One of the most unique I've seen!
Welcome to Big Bend! I've been there over 40 times, just about every year since 1979. You guys hit many of the good trails.
When I die someday my family knows to take my ashes out to Big Bend. It is truly heaven on earth.
Most of those years I camped in a tent.. but with my 4 wheel popup Grandby it sure is nice having heat now lol.
Love watching your off road videos because it takes me to places I'm never going to see. Thank you
Now that's what its all about, one of my favorite videos from your travels.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, now I really want to visit Big Bend National Park. Great video loaded with information. I looked at the park online, but you guys brought it to life for me. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome Craig!
The Window View at sunset is a must when y’all go back! One of my favorite things from my visit this past June.
It’s on the list. Thanks!
The "beautiful red bird" was the Vermilion Flycatcher. Another great video, thanks!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to visit and document for the rest of us.
Our pleasure!
I love Big Bend so much. A 4 day rafting trip I took down the Rio Grande was an amazing experience!
Did you bring your own raft or go through and outfitter?
You should have gone to black gap about 5 miles from big bend secluded and free camping.
We’ll definitely check it out next time.
Big Bend has been on my list for years. Thanks for the preview!
You’re welcome!
The Chisos mountains basin is the best part of the park. The canyons are breathtaking too. We have seen bears, mountain lions, javelina, mule deer and other critters there. Mexicans call the Rio Grande the Rio Bravo.
Loved Big Bend - one of my favorite national parks!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This refreshes my memories of prior visits to the BBNP and surrounding area. The dispersed camping is very enjoyable - you are a mile or more from the next site. Don't forget that the BB Ranch SP is "next door", another huge wilderness recreational area.
This entire region makes a great "composite" destination offering a range of sights/things to do: Alpine (Lost Alaskan CG is great), Ft. Davis (McDonald Observatory and the actual Ft. Davis NP), Terlingua. Happy and safe travels to everyone - down here that means be prepared and 1/4 tank of fuel = empty.
This brought back some great memories. About 25 years ago, some friends and I spent several nights at Big Bend - since the campgrounds were full, we did primitive tent camping, which was a bit over a half mile from the parking lot/pit toilet, and I remember that it was 10 miles to the nearest source of water. It was the best star-viewing of my life - I have never seen the milky way so clearly - it was absolutely spectacular. It rained one night and we saw all kinds of animal tracks near our campsite, and within 24 hours of the rain, the previously bare ocotillos had grown leaves.
Sounds like a fantastic time!
One of the best things there is the dark skies for viewing the milky way. Love that park :)
It was amazing how many stars you can see!
Planning on taking my maiden voyage to Big Bend in my new Hawk Flatbed next month!
Ohhhh that will be fun - enjoy!
Thanks for allowing me to relive our visit there. in 1992 we did a week stay there with a 4x4 SUV and tent camped the primitive sites. Back then it was a John boat ride over the Rio Grand, and a mule ride to the neighboring Mexico Village.
We definitely want to check out the primitive sites next time and hopefully the port of entry will be open.
This was a nice experience at Big Bend park, thanks for sharing this video.
There's so much more to see out that way. And way more places to camp as well. Hope y'all make back someday
You find the gems in less known areas. Now I want to go- enjoyed watching the video 2x.
Glad you enjoyed it 2x!
I always loved Big Bend, we went several times, but it’s been about 10 years since our last visit. Couldn’t believe the Rio Grande Village is now reservations only. When we used to go, campground was basically empty. And the trails😳, they were not groomed, boy has it ever changed. Not sure I would like going back, want to remember it with no crowds, and Ungroomed trails.
We spoke several people who have been going to Big Bend for decades and it’s definitely changed a lot over the years.
I was there just last month. Saw Santa Elena Canyon at sunset. One of my most cherished moments. Hope to take the trail on my next visit.
We got there and hiked the Santa Helena Trail about a year after you did. It was great. If you go back, there is a nice slot canyon in the Big Bend Ranch State Park that is worth a visit.
We're a bit older and for go the camping for the primitive (and quiet) atmosphere of Chisos Basin Lodge. It's our favorite place in Big Bend...unless we can somehow move to Teralingua.
Just got back from Big Bend. Beautiful
Wow, how Big Bend has changed! I guess the last time I was at Big Bend was in ‘87 and it looked much different, not as much concrete by a long shot!! In ‘84 it was the location of my first solo backpacking trip. Very eventful, maybe we can swap stories over a mug of bean-juice sometime soon. Thanks for the video....
You’re welcome and always happy for a cup of bean juice
Parked right next to y'all, and thought about chatting a minute, but another couple was bending y'alls ear for a while and we didn't want to put y'all through more. Lol
Ha! Was this at one of the trailhead parking areas?
@@Weretherussos It was at Boquillas Canyon. Y'all were starting to leave along the river. My wife and I said hello and left it at that. We had seen your truck and thought it would be fun to chat, but y'all had just left chatting with some folks, so we decided to give y'all some peace. Lol
Next time though...😁
Thank you Russo's!! It's so nice to see y'all putting out a weekly video. Loving to see your hiking and cooking! Thanks!
Beautiful park. Love all of the information you share in your videos.
So much to say... The nature scenery is awesome. Plus the proximity to Mexico makes you feel so small, that borders are so arbitrary. Yes overnight kayaking/ camping trip would be the experience of a lifetime
Wow beautiful scenery.Bet a canoe ride would have been awesome.
That was great. I am not a avid watcher but this was a favorite thanks for letting me join you.
Glad you enjoyed this video Joyce. Thanks for tuning in.
Hello Russo's😊😊, there are 3 National Park visits on my list for this year: South Florida( Biscayne, Everglades, and Dry Tortugas ), Glacier National Park, and Big Bend National Park, and after watching this video I'm really excited about visiting Big Bend. Great video👍👍👍.
Have fun exploring all the parks Al!
Wow...this is one of my fave vids you've done. You're making me itch to get on the road!
I hope the people who gave you guys some grief on your choice of travel vehicle are watching now. This is exactly what your type vehicle is for. This was another breathtaking adventure for you guys. I really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was a great video. Great scenery. I’m from Texas and have not traveled to that area. It’s on my list!!
Gotta get down there!
WTR, HI NICE TRIP,,I could enjoy the walks too, Happy Trails, cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
So glad to see you guys at MOORE! Thanks for braving the weather.
That was a fun event. Next Wednesday’s video will be about MOORE.
I'm staying in Study Butte just outside the park and it's been raining all night. This is usual for the time of year, two days ago it snowed about two inches. Thanks for the video I would also add that there are many trails that will test your endurance and the ratings don't always reflect the difficulty of the trail.
Have you hiked Emory Peak? That’s on Kait’s list for next time.
@@Weretherussos No I haven't ,I would love to do it but I'm having some trouble with my foot which is keeping me off the trails. They say 5-6 hours but I would recommend you plan on longer depending on the temperature and Kaits fitness level and if you like to take pictures.
We made that trip many years ago with our Lance camper and we have been wanting to go back. We now have a Lance 1985 trailer which is around 24' over all and our Super Duty is close to the same so too long for the higher camp ground. I do remember those uneven sites!! Too bad you could not go across to Boquillas cute little town. We also crossed to Santa Elena, not sure if you can still do that today. Thanks for the video that will give us the extra push to go back there! I may scout it out with my Africa Twin Adventure Sports!
You’re welcome Jim. Hope you make it back to Big Bend soon.
Glad no one took shots at you from across the border, i’ve heard of people being shot at in such a trip to the
Rio Grande in BBNP,
Great video btw
Best of luck in your adventures,
Saludos from
South Texas
I loved that park! You showed some of the highlights there and some things I missed. Well done.
Very nice setup looking at options for my world tourer.
Watching your video from Big Bend was really nice, while being snowed in...not that far away, in Austin.
We stopped for lunch in Cedar Park on the way north. Hope you’re staying warm.
Awesome place
Loved the views and the trails. At least you had some animals around to look at. That's one thing I like seeing in the wild is animals. 😁😁
Kait was really happy about all the wildlife sightings at Big Bend.
@@Weretherussos That's half the fun.
I haven't had the time to go camping, but this video made me feel like I was there. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome. Hope you have time to go camping soon.
Thanks for coming to Moore show good seeing you!
Fantastic video, informative and entertaining all the way through. Looks like a wonderful spot to visit and is now being added to our list of places to check out. Take care guys and safe travels!
Thank you two! Hope you’re both doing well.
Enjoyed watching you explore Big Bend NP. I was pointing out various places that I visited during my photography workshop there two years ago. Looking forward to going back, again. Also, really enjoying your travel videos!
Remember you telling us about that trip. Will you take another class when you go back?
@@Weretherussos Yes, we want to take another class, either there or elsewhere. Mandy Lea’s classes are fun and informative. We had everything from complete beginners to advanced photographers and we all learned something and had a great time. Looks like you two enjoyed your time there.😀
Joe. You know you don't need to slam the door so hard. The rear's need a little more but the front's don't need that much. On an older rig it's a good ounce of prevention to save you from a future door hinge and latch replacement.
Except that they do. Appreciate the advice but these doors won’t close properly otherwise.
@@Weretherussos Here's an experiment. Those trucks are so air tight. Try cracking the windows to alleviate the air pressure and see if they close with ease. If you still need to slam then its a latch adjustment in your future. Not expensive but just fiddley. I got 4 of the 99-16 Super Duties, 21 trucks in total, and you made an excellent choice. If you take care of the superstructure it'll last forever. Or. Perhaps we also need to take into consideration your superior upper body strength.
Thanks - the front ones aren’t bad but the rears definitely need to be slammed to shut all the way - even when I open the front door. I’ll take a look at adjusting them.
What do you think of the 6.2 gas motor? If we get rid of this truck we may look at one of those.
@@Weretherussos So the 6.2 is great in my wife's 2012 Raptor, however, it is not a motor I would recommend on a RV with a load as heavy as your rig. In higher elevations it'll struggle and the mileage is not that great. If we ever get the new Raptor we are keeping the 12 and opting not for the new Supercharged V8, but sticking with the Eco Boost. We drive a lot of miles and like the range of vehicles with good mileage. If you go Gas the new 7.3 is an amazing motor and the 10 speed is excellent! It's the only Gas motor I would recommend for your application. However no one can sell you an extended range tank like the one you have now. EPA rules.
Next time your in Vegas DM me and I'll show you all of them. I Love my 2000 F350 7.3, even though I'm picking up a 2021 F450, she will still be in service. If you go a broad I would beef up the motor and tranny and save the cost of a used Gas truck. IMHO.
The new 7.3 is the motor I would want but wouldn’t want the first year or two. Our biggest concern with our truck is that many of the components around the engine are starting to go. Replaced a blown PS pressure line and the output shaft seal and driveshaft ujoints this month. Not hard but I can’t carry an infinite number is spares if/when we go to S. America. That said, we love the truck so if we could get it to a point where we could rely on it overseas, we may go that route.
Would love to chat more - email me at Weretherussos@gmail.com
Great video. This park is on my wish list. Nice to see what it’s like.
It was 14 below here this morning. We got a foot of snow the day before. You look so warm.
It was very warm there compared to the snow we’ve been getting all day in the Midwest.
I like how the taking down of the camper top was shown in high speed video
Great scenery! One of my favorite videos.
Have dual sport motorcycled in many of the areas and more...plan on going back this coming October ... less heat and rain...
Dual sport would be a fun way to see Big Bend.
Beautiful scenery,, you and Kate are sure getting to a lot different places with the new rig.
Thank you. We’re really enjoying the truck camper.
WOW...what a gorgeous place...loved your video...💗💗💗
Thanks for the memories!! Sorry you missed crossing the Rio...that and the canyon were high points of my trip there years ago!
You’re welcome. Hopefully the Port of Entry will be open on our next visit.
Did we enjoy it, WOW, great video, thank you so much for sharing STUNNING, I wanna go there now.
You’re welcome!
I love Big Bend National Park, looking into getting a tent platform for overlanding. Love seeing what's down the gravel roads, thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome
Fantastic video Russos! We feel like we were there watching the video. This is definitely on my Bucket List to visit! The weather looked perfect! Wow!
Thanks Keith and Wi! Hope y’all make it out there soon
We did the same thing when we went to hotdprings I wanted to go up the tower but my husband didn't he doesn't do heights I had the money but did not want to pay to climb the steps the elevator was not working at that time so I didn't do it yall look yall are having a good trip with mom
Thank you for sharing Big Bend
You're very welcome!
Heck yeah! Cant wait to start traveling more. That’s a beast of a rig! New van here!
Very cool - enjoy your travels when you can get back out there!
So happy to see your adventures! Always so informative and fun!
Thank you Nancy.
Val and I were laughing. We met up with you guys at the Moore Expo, where it was quite cold outdoors. But just before that, you guys were at big Bend in the low 80's.
🤣 we were both saying isn’t it crazy that we were just in shorts and t-shirts. Springfield was a fun experience though. Glad y’all could stop by.
@@Weretherussos Did you head back towards warmer weather?
It is one of my favorite Texas parks. You need to visit the state park.. same name. Happy travels.
Yeah we want to spend more time on that side next time we go down
you're inspired us to build our camper van.. thank you for your story sharing regard from indonesia
That’s awesome! Wish you many fun adventure in your camper.
Great stop guys. Awesome area .
Top notch video Russos! So enjoyed the amazing footage and descriptive narration.
Saw a glimpse of your truck at an overland expo show video on Trailrecons channel, hope you will have some content from that and as always thank you for sharing your adventures!
You’re welcome! Thank you for tuning in. Our expo video should be up next Wednesday.
Have always liked Texas, just have not seen it all, look forward to being able to travel there again SOON!
Great video. On my list for sure! Thank-you!
Glad you enjoyed it Cheryl.
Big Bend was on my bucket list last year. And then COVID hit. Maybe this year.
Looks like you got out before the freeze! I'm in the thick of it in Central TX.
Good to hear from you Deb. Stay warm and hope our paths again will cross one of these days.
@@Weretherussos Thanks, I'm trying my best. I would have been much worse of if I didn't have an RV. :-) Hope to start traveling again before summer... waiting to get my 2nd shot which is delayed because of the weather. I'll check in with you to see where you are in the world. :-)
Sounds good. Look forward to catching up with you.
Great video. Missing warm weather from cold, cold northern CO
Stay warm!
I especially appreciate your vid as we used to live on a ranch just inside the park entrance. Our hope is to return in the lance to visit the ranch and big bend. The ranch is the second right heading south just after the entrance booth. “Chalk Draw Ranch”. Y’all have fun!!!
great video...love your setup
Loved the video! Such lovely views and places! The blue color in the sky, when Joe was down by the water and soon after Kait was there too, was gorgeous! The noodle dish was inspiring and that was a cute "traffic jam", near the end. 😉 Take care and God bless you!
Thank you Regina!
Looks like you haven't gotten your haircut for a week or two there Joe...getting a bit sloppy! BTW...you guys missed the best hike in the park, which is the trails up the mountain from the visitor center/restaurant in the basin. I liken it to hiking the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon halfway down and back...except in this case you're going up, then down. Also, the figure 8 of trails up on top can be done by a strong hiker in one day including a side trip to the tippy top. Next time, maybe? Three days is hardly enough in that region. Also, if you like solitude and nice hikes/mountain biking...check out the state park "next door". The only bummer about that whole area is zero BLM land...you have to book and pay for a campsite every single night. Driving down there on a whim may be tricky in that regard. I did just that three years ago and got lucky...except for my last night where I crashed a backcountry site and the couple there were glad to have the company. Surprisingly beautiful place.
That is a great place to go to. Have been there many times and still have not seen all. Did do black gap last time down
Thanks for giving us a taste of big bend! 🙏 It’s been on our list for such a long time!
You’re welcome. Get down there as soon as you can!
Great Vid documenting your trip. I love these types of videos. I look forward to more!
Thank you Lorraine.
Looks awesome. Nice video
Nice video. Looks like you visited just before the bottom fell out of the temps. Looking forward to seeing how you made it out of Springfield, MO.
🤣 Kait told me she wanted to experience winter camping in our rig.
@@Weretherussos Plenty of opportunities, LOL.
Saw your rig at the Missouri Overland Expo the other day. I follow TrailRecon and your rig was one of the units he did a quick walk by and mention of on TH-cam.
Very cool - yeah he came by and I quickly got out of the way ;)
Greetings Kait and Joe. It's been minute! Great video! Really enjoyed the gorgeous views combined with your narration. I'll bet the stars are bright there. Come driveway surf when you're in the Washington, DC area. Happy to offer sticks n bricks shower and whatever you need. Would love to see you again. Laurel, Daniel and Nutmeg (relocated from Menlo Park, CA) Oh, Joe, we have some solid coffee joints here. Daniel's fav being Northside Social.
Wow it has been a minute and thank you for the offer! Do you still have the RT?
@@Weretherussos Nope, sold her when we moved here. We were trying to figure it out, having trouble making the logistic work and then out of the blue we got an offer we couldn't pass up. Many people want the features she has like no awning, no propane, etc. We loved her but now someone else is loving her no doubt. One issue we were having was the fact that I got diagnosed with sleep apnea and my setup wasn't fitting into the bed area nicely. So now I'm looking at different rigs online. But that's mostly just fantasy for the moment. Stay safe, stay well! See you down the line I hope.
So beautiful!
Wow, great location 👏🏼
I probably would’ve gotten in trouble picking those Nopales (prickly pear cacti) for meal prep! I can make 3 wonderful Spanish dishes with those babies lol! The music you chose for this video was very appropriate, and it perfectly set the mood for all the awesome sites & majestic scenery in the background...well done!
Always my best to you two 🥂
Wonderful video, on our list too. 😊
Hope you get there soon!
Great trip! Scenery, hikes, perfect weather! Lovely video.
Nice trip Russos!!!!👌👍💯👍😀
I have never heard about this place I'm going to put this on my exploring list for 2021
Definitely add it to the list, the park is awesome.
Great video,thanks for the tour
Great video, I was a little surprised you didn’t do any of the back country camping.
Definitely on the list for next time.
Great video guys! Love Big Bend...
Thanks Bob! We were thinking it could be a great ORSA tour.
When we were there we did the window trail and ran into a black bear. LOVE BIG BEND
Great video! Enjoyed it very much