In the Mean Time

Ok... never been to Big Bend?

That doesn't really surprise me since it is WAY out in the middle of nowhere...

Please tell me you've at least heard of this amazing place!

My dad's white water rafting company has been taking trips there for YEARS... my dad founded the company back in 1975 after a trip with college friends to Big Bend to raft the Rio Grande. After a boring, calm first day on the water, the second day was met with flash floods where several boats flipped and rapids raged. Apparently he was hooked and the rest is history...

The company is now headquartered in Big Bend and does more than just rafting... The Far Flung Outdoor Center is a place for the one with an adventurous spirit to the one that just enjoys beautiful scenery! Some of the things to do with Far Flung or on you own include:

Rafting

Canoeing

Camping

Hiking

Backpacking

ATVing

Jeep Tours

Mountain Biking

Dining at The Starlight Theatre

Cactus Viewing

And Much More...

We were lucky enough to stay for several nights at the Casitas that Far Flung recently built with my folks, and Julie and Jason. Julie posted some pictures from the trip on her blog... and here are some of my favs!

Let us know if you're up for a trip! We're always looking for a reason to go back...