Pictures!

The road to the Chisos Basin is one of the best anywhere - 10 and 15mph 1st gear turns and dramatic scenery. Here, a few riders take a break on one of the few pull-outs.

Inside the Chisos Mountains Basin

2-up is a great way to tour the Big Bend area! Here, Danny & Sheri are riding east toward Panther Junction - BBNP Headquarters.

14 miles of graded dirt road will take you from Santa Elena Canyon to the west exit of BBNP. You can do it on a street bike, but you'd prefer a dual sport!

Lajitas is on the west side of BBNP, and the north side of the Rio Grande.

There are other ways to cross the Rio Grande, but none more fun than this! Here, Eldon Rix packs his NSX into a Mexico-registered Chevy for a quick ride back to the States.

Only your imagination could find more colors to put in this picture!

"Scenic" "graceful", "exhilerating" are all words to describe The River Road, or El Camino del Rio - but don't forget to use caution when riding it! TX170 runs from the west side of Big Bend National Park to Presidio, and has been called one of the most scenic roads in America.

Tonie is one of your hosts for each RTR. She's the head cook for the Friday night Tailgate Bar-B-Q.

Tom crests one of the rises on TX170 - The River Road - near Lajitas.

This is not an uncommon sight in the Big Bend area. Beautiful highway awaits the motorcyclist!

WHen this picture was taken, Sammi Page was the youngest HSTA member, and Don Clark was the oldest member. Now, Don is still the oldest, but Sammi isn't!

Santa Elena Canyon is the most popular destination within BBNP. Here, the Illinois/Missouri group poses for a picture before hiking into the canyon.

Clay Henry is the honorary mayor of Lajitas. In case you were wondering, he prefers longnecks.

The RTR group in Lajitas.

More of the RTR group.

Tonie does all the smoking of the brisket for the Friday night Tail Gate Bar-B-Q.

You don't have to be on a motorcycle all the time - here RTR folks throw a leg over a canoe. That's Mexico on the right, and Texas on the left.

One of the most scenic spots along The River Road.

Dave (l) and Chris (r) - your RTR hosts.

Venturing offroad can get you to places you would never otherwise see!

Street-legal dirt bikes have the luxury of exploring offroad on trails within BBNP and outside BBNP.

Blue sky and graded roads allow you to cover lots of miles in your quest for the ultimate offroad ride!

A sunrise departure allows a full day of exploring.

These bikes have Missouri tags, and they couldn't be happier than to be playing in Texas!

Have you noticed all the blue sky in these pictures?

It's a good idea to check your map. Here the St. Louis guys check their map before continuing on the Old River Road within BBNP.

Our MASH unit hasn't been part of the most recent RTRs, but we sure loved it when it was there!

Prim was the MASH store keeper - she decided if your bike was worthy of her assistance.

Dave and Prim connect.

Cold drinks and sandwiches makes the Study Butte Store an oasis!

When in Ft. Davis, you have to visit the observatory!

Marfa lies between Ft. Davis and Presidio. The courthouse is a beautiful building at the center of town.

The Basin

The road to the Chisos Basin is one of the best anywhere - 10 and 15mph 1st gear turns and dramatic scenery. Here, a few riders take a break on one of the few pull-outs.