Big Bend National Park 2 and Javelinas

Dec. 16th, Sunday . (This post is picture heavy.... for my kids and grands)

 As I left Boquillas Canyon, I headed back towards Panther Junction. Here is the tunnel you have to go through on the road between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village. I didn't get a picture of it going in so I was sure to get one going out.

Getting back to Panther Junction I then took the road to Cottonwoods campgrounds.

Here are some scenic pictures of the mountains along the route.

 

Fins of Fire rock chain....

You can see a large "fin" to the left in the photo above.

See the "mule ears" to the right of the sign.

and here....

Another traveler.. they were hiking over to get a better look at the "ears". Check out their website.

I haven't had time yet but intend to...

I decided this was as good a place as any to eat lunch. That granola bar I'd had fro breakfast was way past gone! My h-m bread with tuna salad and a Roma tomato with green olives on the side.

Then on down into the valley below.

More interesting mountain shapes....

 

The different colored layers of  rock formations are especially intriging to me.

I stopped at the Cottonswoods store and information building. I failed to get a picture of it but theses old buildings were near there.

I didn't stay long, just wanted to get to the campgrounds and set for the night.

As I went to walk the pups, I saw this herd of Javelinas across the drive. Whoa, I better wait a bit...

Interesting creatures, but I had been warned about them, so stayed my distance,

They will eat your dog!

Lowering sun glowing on the mountain at the end of the campground.

Tonight, we sleep under the beautiful cottonwoods!

and more to come tomorrow!