2015-10 Big Bend National Park

North Chimneys

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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South Chimneys

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Turk's Head Cactus

Echinocactus horizonthalonius

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Petroglyphs, South Chimney

Chipped into the rock face with a sharp rock by Indians.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Rock Shelter, South Chimney

Remnants of a shelter.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Looking South, South Chimney

Santa Elena Canyon in the distance.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Rock Shelter, South Chimney

A significant shelter built under a large rock at the base of the South Chimney.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Mortar Hole, South Chimney

Used for grinding grain and beans.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Mortar Holes, South Chimney

There were a number of mortar holes, indicating a long presence in the area.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Arch, North Chimneys

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Desert View

Looking East toward our truck.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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Guayacan

Guiaicum angustifloium - with fruit.

Chimneys Trail, Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 28, 2015

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