Today we will be going to Terlingua

Plan for this day

This day we will be going south towards Beg Bend National park via Balmorhea, Ft Davis, Alpine and Marathon. We will end up in Terlingua and spend a night there.

Day 3 – November 19th

La Quinta

Started yet another day with texas shaped waffle and now we’re ready to start our our next adventure .

Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner

Our first stop is the Giant Roadrunner in Ft Stockton.

Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner
Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner
 
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Category: Roadside Attractions

San Solomon Springs

Very cool place, the pool was huge and apparently water temperature stays in the 70s all year round, Didn’t have time for a swim but was tempting. Did get to try my new action cam under water here. Will post the videos soon. Well worth the stop.

 
World's Largest Swimming Pool
World's Largest Swimming Pool
 
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Category: Parks

Toyahvale Desert Oasis

Stopped by here to get some souvenirs and I needed a new pair of swimming trucks…

Toyahvale Desert Oasis
Toyahvale Desert Oasis
 
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Category: Curio Shops

Thundering Hooves Memorial Fence

We noticed this while driving towards Big Bend, interesting stop. If you like horses check out their site and see what they are doing.

Thundering Hooves Memorial Fence
Thundering Hooves Memorial Fence
 
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Driving to Ft Davis

Fort Davis National Historic Site

Was not on our planned route, so didn’t have much time here but was still worth the stop.

Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort Davis National Historic Site
 
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Category: Parks

Rattlers and Reptiles

Rattlers and Reptiles
Rattlers and Reptiles
 
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Category: Animal Parks and Safaris

Border Patrol 9/11 Memorial

Border Patrol 9/11 Memorial
Border Patrol 9/11 Memorial
 
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Category: Landmarks

Target Marathon

Target Marathon
Target Marathon
 
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Category: Roadside Attractions

The Chicken House

The Chicken House
The Chicken House
 
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Driving through Big Bend

La Kiva: Dinosaur Cave Bar and BBQ

Very cool place and food was very good, only thing to pick on was the service was a bit slow when we was there but wont stop us from going again :)

La Kiva: Dinosaur Cave Bar and BBQ
La Kiva: Dinosaur Cave Bar and BBQ
 
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Category: Eating places

After the dinner we drove to the hotel and got ready for a day in Ghost town Terlingua.

That’s all for this day ;)

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