There were several things I wish we had known about Carlsbad New Mexico and seeing Carlsbad Caverns and Guadaloupe Mountains National Parks.  First, although one is in Texas and the other in New Mexico, they are literally right across the border from each other, so it’s relatively easy to see both (plus Sitting Bull Falls) from the same campsite. We...

We towed our Lance 1685 with our trusty little Toyota 4 Runner over 10,000 miles through the mountains, out west and back with no problems, but we might have just been lucky.  Read on for a tale of a totaled Lance 1885 being towed with a slightly heavier and more powerful (8 cyl) 4 Runner.  Thanks to Tom S. on the Lance Owners Forum (LOA) for sharing his experience...

Big Bend National Park offers three different campground opportunities as diverse as the park itself. Chisos Basin in the mountains, Rio Grande Village and Rio Grande RV Village on the far east side and Cottonwood Campground on the west side. So which is best?

It’s true! The best things in life are FREE! From the best place to catch a sunrise … or sunset …. to how to leave the country in a rowboat (OK, so this one is almost free…), don’t miss our Top 10 Fun FREE Things to do in Big Bend National Park!

Big Bend National Park is actually 3 parks in one, Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains and Rio Grande Oasis – in a remote west Texas location. A bit of extra planning and some essential tips to know before you go will make your adventure even more memorable!