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I just got back from my third annual New Moon In June night road herping trip to Big Bend. It was awesome as usual. The people in that area are very nice. I have never felt threatened in any way. The scariest thing is the thought of having an accident (slip and break a bone or heart attack kind of accident). The lack of cell service and the great distances between towns makes timely "rescue" iffy. I've lived in several big cities in some very rough areas and I feel safer in the BB area by far. Normal common sense seems to be more than sufficient to keep yourself safe.
I sing Big Bend National Park's praises to anyone who will listen, and some that try to run away. lol I highly recommend a trip to the area. Not just for the herps either. There are astrophotography groups there every time I visit. You can see the Milky Way with your naked eye it is so dark there. The geology, flora and fossils are abundant and amazing. Who would think that a desert could be so interesting?
Don't be disillusioned by a few bad stories. Enjoy your retirement.
Terri
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