Rio Grande Village

While here we will fill water jugs (it is the last opportunity) before heading to the backcountry campsites. There will also be opportunity for showers and a visit the nearby hot springs. Post-911 border security no longer allows crossings into Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico. Sorry.

Note the prowler near the tent in the photo below. The javalinas usually come in gangs, and they are extremely destructive trying to obtain any food that they smell. There are also coyotes, roadrunners, and other wildlife in the campground. KEEP FOOD IN VEHICLES, AND ALWAYS FLATTEN TENTS WHEN YOU ARE NOT NEAR OR IN THEM! In this border area, always HAVE IDENTIFICATION with you.

Advisory: STAY TOGETHER; keep visible! This is very dry and sunny desert, even in winter. Sun protection (sunscreen, long sleeves, hat, and eyeshades), leg protection (boots, socks, and gaiters), THREE liters of liquids, and both a radio and flashlight with spare batteries are required for EVERY person on each hike.

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For unfamiliar geophysical terms, see the external web site for a Geology Glossary and the external web site for a Meteorological Glossary. There is also an external web site having an extensive Ecological Glossary.

Heywood [email] maintains this page, last updated 23NOV07. We monitor our cell phone from 6 to 8 PM CST when in range. That number is (715) 459-8181.