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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: BIG BEND TEXAS

Monday, May 30, 2016 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Historic Cemetery,National Parks,State Parks,Texas Historical Site,Texas TownsNo comments

In far southwest Texas a vast area known as Big Bend.  This area is named for the vast curve of the Rio Grande River.  Throughout the years people have passed trough this area, including Indian tribes, Spanish conquistadores, U.S. Soldiers, miners, ranchers, farmers, and many legendary outlaws and bandits.  In the 1500’s several Indian tribes inhabited Big […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACK ROADS: TERLINGUA, TEXAS: Best Little Ghost Town in Texas

Sunday, May 8, 2016 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Historic Cemetery,National Parks,Texas Events,Texas Historical Site,Texas Music,Texas TownsNo comments

Terlingua is located southwest Texas near Big Bend National Park.  It is the most visited ghost town in Texas.  The name Terlingua comes from two Spanish word, tres and lenguas meaning “three tongues”.  This was either because of the three languages that were spoken in the area at that time – English, Spanish, and Native American. […]

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