Posted by Darren Huski on July 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Another couple of images from the Big Bend country of west Texas. This is a small unnamed and basically unknown canyon in Big Bend National Park. It is a neat canyon maybe 3/4 mile long that cuts a zig-zag through a hillside. Neat rocks, some water crossings, and just a fun place to explore. However, in the vastness of Big Bend it is lost for 99.999% of visitors.
You can see more about this hidden canyon on my blog:
Here is a view down the rocky floor of the canyon.
Posted by Darren Huski on July 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM
And one of the water obstacles to navigate around.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 12, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Darren, what are your "feelings" as you walk/wander through canyons such as these in such a remote place? As you mention it is unlikely that many, if any, people have ever set foot there before you.
Having just visited Big Bend in May, I can understand your comment about the vastness of the park! There are SO many places to explore and it really is very beautiful country! But way way down there......ha! Glad you are close enough to get there and explore more than most of us!!!
Posted by Darren Huski on July 12, 2012 at 1:11 PM
People ask me all the time if I am scared in Big Bend. The answer, never. I camp 75 yards from Mexico, I hike canyons solo, I often go alone.
But I am cautious. I only do things I am technically able to do. I have a first aid kit. I talk people where I go. I also have a PLB for the worst case scenerio. But I never expect to need that. Where many people get into trouble is doing something stupid and expecting to be rescued. I plan how I can get out.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM
What I was trying to ask was "what are you feeling on an emotional level"? Does the fact that you might be one of only a handful of people to ever witness the scene in front of you speak to you, or move you on some fundamental level?
Posted by Darren Huski on July 12, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Sorry, just being practical. :-)
Well I don't think I am by any means the first person there. However the yearly visitation is maybe measured in dozens. I like it.
If you have every gotten to a place like Yaki point in Grand Canyon, alone in the dark and then 500 people show up for sunrise you know how overcrowded some parks are. I like the less visited aspect.
But I am not sure I gave feelings beyond "this is awesome!!"
Posted by Larry Fischer on July 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM
This canyon somewhat resembles a canyon in Alaska I ventured into.
One slip out of 10,000 steps and you are toast...
the fisch
if you want to see that canyon it is on my flicker site under Matthews River -- flickr.com/photo/syzygyphoto
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7 repliesYou can see more about this hidden canyon on my blog:
http://wildernessphotographer.blogspot.com/2012/07/secret-canyon.html
Here is a view down the rocky floor of the canyon.
But I am cautious. I only do things I am technically able to do. I have a first aid kit. I talk people where I go. I also have a PLB for the worst case scenerio. But I never expect to need that. Where many people get into trouble is doing something stupid and expecting to be rescued. I plan how I can get out.
Well I don't think I am by any means the first person there. However the yearly visitation is maybe measured in dozens. I like it.
If you have every gotten to a place like Yaki point in Grand Canyon, alone in the dark and then 500 people show up for sunrise you know how overcrowded some parks are. I like the less visited aspect.
But I am not sure I gave feelings beyond "this is awesome!!"
One slip out of 10,000 steps and you are toast...
the fisch
if you want to see that canyon it is on my flicker site under Matthews River -- flickr.com/photo/syzygyphoto