The goal of this Tortuga Trip is to spend more time exploring National Forest Lands, and we had three great days in the Guadalupe Ranger District to kick off the first backcountry exploration of the trip that have set the bar high for the rest of the trip! After the climb to Guadalupe Peak (the[…]
The Tortuga found itself at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park on July 24 for a climb to Guadalupe Peak, the highest peak in Texas, at an elevation of 8,749 feet. The RV parking area at the Pine Springs campground is just that – a parking lot, but with a nice view and very close to[…]
Quick stop at Balmorhea state park to swim. A gathering of more humans in one place than the Tortuga tends to like, but it was a lovely spot and an incredible display of the aquifer’s power. Watching fish swim, kids jumping off the high dive, and yes, scuba divers training in the 30 ft[…]
Texas is not known for its public lands and for the expedition enthusiast that just wants to get out, away from the city and dry camp on public land for a day or two, the options are limited. The State does have nice state parks hidden away that make nice diversions from staying home. Warning![…]