Beach Camping in Texas - Padre Island

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My son and I set off on a 9 day adventure that would take us from California, through New Mexico and deep into Texas where we explore Big Bend National Park and Padre Island National Seashore. Join us as we head off the beaten path, do a little camping in the mountains, desert and on the beach and cook up some great chow at camp.
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@isverchoon7760 3 года назад

0:47 That was our group at Padre Island! I owned the silver jeep to the right of the frame. Saw ya eating at a BBQ joint in San Antonio and didn't wanna bother ya! We were the big group that sat down just as you guys were heading out. I was the sunburned tomato! We couldn't believe it was you! Drive safe and be safe guys

@benkoch371 3 года назад

I’m a backpacker, and a U.S. Navy Veteran…these trail videos lower my stress level more than most things…. Thanks Master Chief!

@johnnyverano1373 3 года назад

The best times I ever had was my dad taking me out in his 69 Jeep Commando around the outskirts of El Centro in the late 70’s. I will always remember the great father and son time we had.

@triot2127 3 года назад

I'm from Texas and the lack of public land is one of my biggest complaints about the state. There is so much seemingly empty unused land too.

@cabiv545 3 года назад

Because Texas was a country when it joined the US, it kept its public land.

@RanchoTexano 3 года назад

Also the Spanish and later Mexico made massive land grants to bring settlers to Texas. Most of these were honored when Texas became a Republic and when it became a state. The rest belonged to Texas as the post above explains

@gonativeoverland165 3 года назад

In regards to overlanding in Texas, the rewards are great if you're willing to do the research.

@heavymetal9099 3 года назад

" There is so much seemingly empty unused land too." It's private land. Owned by private citizens. That's like complaining about not allowing people to come traipse around your own backyard.

@huehuehue-x3c 3 года назад

@@heavymetal9099 It's pretty dumb to argue that millions of miles of unimproved land are the same as your own backyard. Sure, people own it but unless they are all employing dozens of ranch hands to protect the land, it would be pretty easy to camp on the so-called "private" land.

@shelbylefever724 2 года назад

Nothing beats camping with your son. Love the video.

@TrailRecon 2 года назад

You got that right!

@MentatGhola 3 года назад

As someone who lives about an hour from Padre Island, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I go out there as often as I can.

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

You are blessed to live that close... it would be hard to keep me away if that was in my backyard.

@dcs_kraken 3 года назад

@@TrailRecon We live right here in Corpus Wish we would have known you where going to be here could have shown you some awesome offloading places!

@edwardlaw797 3 года назад

All private land! Watch out no trespassing more guns than people here and we all conceal carry! Howdy:)

@abovetheinfluence94 2 года назад

@@dcs_kraken I’m going there for memorial day weekend and I could use some tips on where to set up camp. We will be getting there after dark

@hcrffi 3 года назад

👍 Quality Father and Son time. Memories that will last forever. 👍

@yamhammer 3 года назад

Trailrecon is now my favorite channel. I love it that you take the time to video your journey and the editing is professional. Thank you

@tacoma_jon 3 года назад

A 20 minute Trail Recon video? You son of a gun I’m in!

@nefarious559 3 года назад

Made my day.

@blondebeard6335 3 года назад

Diddo

@roymenke1909 3 года назад

You guys drove through my home town! Thank you for your service Jordan!

@GregDawson 3 года назад

What an awesome time to spend together. Be safe on your deployment Jordan and thank you for your service. Definitely going to have to put Texas on the list!

@Tyeriver1 3 года назад

I love how close you are with your sons. Thats special and they followed in your footsteps.

@sergios.2276 3 года назад

Enjoy every minute with one another, it looks like you already do.... thanks for stopping by SPI enjoy the rest of your travels

@jhr2112 3 года назад

Growing up in Corpus Christi I learned to 4x4 of that area of North Padre Island. Sure brings back memories of my 1985 Toyota 4Runner and pulling tourists out out of the sand for beer.

@anthonyrenaud5783 3 года назад

Master Chief, It looks like you visited North Padre Island. I grew up on South Padre Island as a kid. That was my sandbox. I miss it. -Boats

@chrisgarcia6882 3 года назад

We do love our State!! Next time check out South Padre Island. Driving across the Queen Isabella Causeway with your windows down is heaven.

@RanchoTexano 3 года назад

Must come back Brad when you can spend more time in Big Bend! Can give you plenty of insight on the must see trails and sights. Have a few secret spots you’d love. Great video!

@rifleman1873 3 года назад

First of your videos that I have watched and I really like your style. I am a Texan, from up the coast past Galveston, and you described the state well. That looked like a fun trip, but you really racked up the miles. An outsider might not realize you drove over 1700 miles through Texas, which was easy on this end of the screen.... But, you had your son to visit with along the way, so well worth it. Ultimate respect to your son for serving our country. Subscribed.

@GIGUNS-0341 3 года назад

Veterans and Gold star families granted lifetime passes to National parks.

@cowgoesm0000 3 года назад

Great info. Didn't know about that benefit for Veterans. Semper Fi and Thank you.

@eutimiochavez415 3 года назад

That’s right thank you for ur service

@davidgillespie1280 3 года назад

It really is a nice thing to have passes to the parks for all vets. Love all you guys, keep up the good work and stay safe on your deployment!

@mceepee 3 года назад

Ooo-rah!

@hughwolfe1176 3 года назад

Looks like a great trip the two of you are having, and there’s more to come.

@chasemayer22 3 года назад

I watched all the way till the end till I realized your a Master Chief! Hooyah brother, loved the video.

@brodystager1396 3 года назад

Thank both of you for your service 🇺🇸

@BrooklynNY1979 3 года назад

As always, great video! Good to see you and your son making memories, hope to see you on the trail HOOAH!

@LarryMasterArchitect 3 года назад

Beautiful video, Sir. I felt like I travelled with you and your son. More than those natures, I like the Bacon in Pink.

@airforceoneye2663 3 года назад

I have been to the Gila National Forest and seen the cliff dwellings. And also been to South Padrea Island. When you go back to Great Bend Country have to camp down by the river, Rio Grand. I grew up in El Paso, TX.

@tannerhouston9878 3 года назад

I can’t believe you came to Texas and chose Rudy’s bbq of all places

@White_buffalo_4r 3 года назад

There are lots of good other places in Texas. Someone else commented about seeing them in San Antonio at a BBQ place. I know that Big Bib there in San Antonio is good.

@jondrew55 3 года назад

lol. Let's not turn this into best BBQ in Texas argument. The thread will go on forever

@HighRoad317 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed you're time in Texas!!! Come back when it's cooler.

@RamCruiserOverland 3 года назад

Sad to see there was fire in Big Bend. The hiking trails in the Chisos mountains are beautiful. I took the ol’ XJ out there over Christmas. Black Gap is great, but I think the less-mentioned Old Ore Road was my highlight. I definitely recommend both.

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

It was a bummer, but I'm sure all the vegetation will all come back in the coming years.

@wildindave 3 года назад

Awesome adventure! From mountains to the beach, you covered it all in one video. Wow.

@antischematicphiloso 3 года назад

I am going to pretend that you saw my comment a while back suggesting Padre Island as a must see destination. Glad you liked it. I dream of it often. Good luck on the deployment kiddo. Surely Masterchief has you squared away! See ya'll in Vegas.

@jonmccauley6490 3 года назад

"Least visited" but always full! You need to reserve months in advance, basically when the system allow you to book. There are places just outside BBNP like the state park.

@brianoliveros1987 3 года назад

"The stars at night, are big and bright" Welcome to the Lone Star State

@ElmoUnk1953 3 года назад

“The sage in bloom, is like perfume 👏👏👏👏 Deep in the heart of Texas!” “The coyotes wail, along the trail. 👏👏👏👏 Deep in the heart of Texas!” ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@RC-in1to 3 года назад

👀

@superfreakentx 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed Texas!

@chadng84 3 года назад

Yes new video

@michellemoore624 3 года назад

As an expat living in Colorado, nice to see the Aussie made sticker on the trailer. Nice trailer mate!

@marktrimm1190 3 года назад

Thanks for the video it was awesome. Hope your son has a good deployment and thank him for being a Military Badass...

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

Thank you!

@JoeShep71 3 года назад

Man you inspire us so much to get outdoors !!! Just acquired a 2019 power wagon.... gonna take a few hints from you and get it ready for some adventures and hit the road !!!

@terrytuepah171 2 года назад

You got the ultimate off road truck. Have fun

@BlueLines50 2 года назад

New Subscriber from South Texas, I really enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing your awesome Adventure 🤙

@Jrotcrules 3 года назад

Get the gorilla glass replacement for that windshield I believe Brittney and Kevin from Lite Brite got that windshield and haven't had any issues that i can recall from watching all their videos. I love watching all your videos definitely gives me ideas and inspiration to try to do some overland.

@josephstronko1493 3 года назад

Seems like the Power Wagon would have been the better platform for this trip. Unless fuel consumption was a concern. Looks like a good time either way.

@SeanFromTX 3 года назад

🤘🤠 GOD BLESS TEXAS! 💥✨💥

@kungfumaster8171 3 года назад

Awesome trip. Thanks for sharing and for your service.

@brianwadsworth5752 3 года назад

What an awesome adventure with your son. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@rambling4x4adventures92 3 года назад

Great video, I’m gonna have to get back to big bend. Great seeing father son time!!

@scottmacdonald1877 3 года назад

One of the real things nobody Overlanding has touched is cleanup. Cooking all of these big, fancy meals. But doing it in a fashion that is easy to clean up afterwards. For me, if you have a campfire, all of your leftover organics and paper products go into the campfire. Aluminum foil, glass, plastic goes into the carry out bag. Bears.... I was just in serious Bear country. They can smell your leftovers 12 miles away.

@MellonCollieMagDumps 3 года назад

I enjoy it here in New Mexico. Tons of beautiful trails and places to explore. Especially here in the Lincoln National Forest

@husnearabarbhuiya1506 3 года назад

Thanks you I wish you can always camping

@bubbatim2009 3 года назад

Hey Brad, nice way to send off your son before deployment. Cooking tip: Turn down your flames my brother or get Marco to cook for you...lol

@vavendano2000 3 года назад

You should come down a little further south and camp on the beach on south padre island. Id love to join ya on this adventure seeing as how i live in Brownsville TX and am also a huge jeep fanatic.

@markbarnes 3 года назад

That Weber is my daily driver even at home. Works great and super portable.

@vinuezaer 3 года назад

Deployed for 7 months IS going to be the adventure!! NM is very underrated. Shhhh....secret.

@andrewwillett3546 3 года назад

Stay safe, IGY6

@jondrew55 3 года назад

The in-laws live in Las Cruces and we go out there a couple of times a year. 2 years ago we rented a jeep and my mother inlaw suggested we drive out to Aden Crater/Kilborn Hole taking the trails. It was a great ride and as soon as we got back to Fl I bought my jeep. Love NM and would retire there if I could stand the dry weather.

@matt-uc2qi 3 года назад

Good to see you in the best country on Earth 🤙🏻

@jean-christophedupont5652 3 года назад

Big Bend is my favorite place in Texas. The Big Bend Ranch State Park is great as well. It has about 70 miles of unmaintained roads accessible to 4x4 and has a lot of great primitive camping grounds. Worth a look the next time you go! It's the biggest state park in Texas! Also, stop by Terlingua . I know you like abandoned mines, and that old town has a few. Oh, and also you have to stop at Langtry! The home of Judge Roy Bean, the Only Law West of the Pecos! His saloon is still there.

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

Great suggestions, I'll have to look into that next time. Thank you!

@kunalpuri2208 3 года назад

Awesome. I loved 😍 the breakfast

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

So good!

@alieshragh6839 3 года назад

Always enjoy watching your content 👏

@fatimahernandez316 3 года назад

Waco, TX here! so glad to see you visiting!

@wesredekopp2222 3 года назад

Another great video can’t wait for the next chapter.

@cooperdog8371 3 года назад

Wonderful views.

@leecavett5703 3 года назад

OK, you went from the dark skies of the Gila National Forest to the dark skies of Big Bend - two of the darkest sky areas in the continental US - and your best idea of what to do after sunset is drive around with your lights blaring? Wow.

@SimplyMustGo 3 года назад

Looks like an awesome trip and a great way to spend some quality time with your son before he deploys. Can’t wait for the next adventure.

@SouthTXMojave 3 года назад

Rudy's for Texas BBQ or brisket?? Noooooo! hahaha Hope you enjoyed your pass through the Lone Star State! Can't wait to start my adventures. Thank you for the inspiration to go out and just do something!

@jasonmoore6448 3 года назад

Rudy’s is serviceable, but I’d go out of my way for Cooper’s in Llano!

@Chevy4x4dawg 3 года назад

Terry Blacks in Austin, Smitty's in Lockhart, and Inman's in Llano.

@johnmmsoutdooradventures708 3 года назад

Opie's Barbecue in Spicewood

@Chevy4x4dawg 3 года назад

@@johnmmsoutdooradventures708 They have great beans! Was by there today, not at lunch 😥

@jpadgr8 3 года назад

Shhhh... Bill Millers any time hands down best BBQ... 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♂️👀😆🤣😂

@greghoffstadt667 3 года назад

Great video. Wish your son fair winds and following seas . Before you both know it. He will be back.

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 3 года назад

what an awesome trip that had to be. the ocean sure looks different than SoCal!

@nickjennings8317 3 года назад

Great video as always Brad. I did note that some one was driving with thumbs through the steering wheel. !! Cheers from England, Nick

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

No major trail obstacles on this trip to worry much about the thumbs. Thanks!

@robwalker4548 3 года назад

You were so close but next time try to hit Boco Beach and see the Star Ships and complex that SpaceX is building. Took my son there last month going the opposite direction on a 3,000 mile round trip from from Oklahoma to Boco Beach/SpaceX to BBNP/Alpine to McDonald Observatoryand back to Oklahoma . If you go back to Big Bend (which I now consider to be crowded) need to try an area with no people in the wildlife management area. My mom's cousins lived on the east side of the park 100 years ago and left when it became a park. Their home site is still there (just the walls now) on the bank of the Rio Grand which is now a camp ground (not in the park proper) and is on the end of a long jeep trail that is more difficult and nothing like the roads in BBNP which are all easy. We took our Cherokee on part of Black Gap. Black Gap is easy but since it has been on the Jeep Badge of Honor it has

@ricksa2786 3 года назад

When and where are you going to be in Arizona. Are you going to have a meet and greet.

@Adrian-jh5cr 3 года назад

I like that trailer...not to mention going to the beach we go often. If you a decent 4x4 with good tires you will not have an issue going out to the East Cut. I was cracking myself up reading my comment, guess this is why you funny comment late at night... talk about a non writing guy.

@Chevy4x4dawg 3 года назад

Glad y'all enjoyed my home state! Wish ya could of spent more time visiting. Ever find yourself near Llano or Ozona I know some places and own property out near San Angelo on the place I grew up on. Again come visit anytime!

@jr99515 3 года назад

Great video, love my Webber Grill, thanks for taking us along.

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@gruntlima6845 3 года назад

.The Red paints got to go, doesn’t blend in with nature even a little, get your rig wrapped! Sorry about Big Ben, agree with another poster New Mexico, is a sleeper, got a lot to offer. Good luck with the deployment, stay focused. Nice trailer! Cheers

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

Nope, I love the red!

@Celipa23 3 года назад

I love watching your videos!! I'm close to retirement, and getting my rubicon ready for some trips! Navy Chief Navy Pride brother!

@blondebeard6335 3 года назад

That chicken was lookin bomb digidy!

@jamesdurstine8892 3 года назад

FEEL 10FT TALL ALOT OF FATHER & SONS DON'T EVER GET TOO DO THIS. GREAT JOB MORE

@wilk2500 3 года назад

Awesome adventure.. Thanks for taking us along and sharing the adveture. Always great content. Wished I could have came and visited with you in Missouri but as you can vouch for weather was a bit brutal. (Live it Tulsa but a Ramona Calf transplant) 😆

@sewallm60 3 года назад

Back in 87-88 I left my reefer trailer where I was getting a load, went to South Padre in my Pete parked on the beach, my girlfriend and I grilled steaks, listened to waves and coyotes all weekend. Did not see another soul.

@DaHoodScientist 3 года назад

Marco was at home shaking his head when he saw the simple meal lol

@stevegreen245 3 года назад

BBQ bacon rocks. Next time make a aluminum foil tray. That will keep your grill clean. And the bacon will cook in bacon grease.

@josiahmacinnis7315 3 года назад

On longer expeditions such as this, do you ever stop at a truck stop and get a quick shower and shave in? I love ruffing it don’t me wrong but also like to be clean after so many days. 😂

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

We sometimes will hit a hotel or campground with a shower along the way.

@renaissancepoet 3 года назад

Nothing is as soothing as the sound of waves.

@TheNomadTactics 3 года назад

Peace of advice, be super careful with jumping in the rio grande river this time of year , it gets extremely flooded !

@rickbuchanan5762 3 года назад

I'm very happy for you two having this time together before his deployment.

@TrailExpedition 3 года назад

Another great video Brad!

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

I appreciate that

@TrailExpedition 3 года назад

@@TrailRecon I appreciate you critiquing some of my old videos after I watched your ‘behind the scenes’ video. I believe my quality in videography has come a long way.

@19nash85 3 года назад

Jordan, thank you for your service. What an amazing trip. Coffee to a sunrise on a beach...sounds amazing!!!

@letsgobrandon1298 3 года назад

That’s one things I loved about being from Texas and being stationed in Colorado was the drive. We would go visit family in Texas like 5 times a year. And also port a is amazing

@ericmontez8463 3 года назад

Man I wish I knew you were here! I would have loved to meet you!

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

Next time I'll try and do a meet and great!

@MrJamesLuz 3 года назад

I’ve heard the complaint about lack of public lands / Off roading trails / mountain biking trails from friends that have left California recently. Not that you can’t find trails in Texas, it’s that everything is farther away. (Spread out more) People don’t realize how good CA is until they leave for a while.

@budgetoverlander682 3 года назад

Awesome video!!

@BilTheGalacticHero 3 года назад

Steak in the pan and bacon on the BBQ. Isn't that backwards! LOL

@stanleyfurash7929 3 года назад

I assume when you said eating some good chow you were talking about when you meet up with Marco

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

We ate pretty good on our own, but what Marco cooks up in Arizona... oh ya!

@regenakowitz 3 года назад

My son does a pretty good steak! 😆

@jasunto 3 года назад

Are you going to try the new Mopar Gorilla Glass windshield? I saw it after a semi-shady safe-lite OEM windshield replacement. Mine gets nailed all the time on the road.

@johnlacey5068 3 года назад

I see you guys are camped at Little Shell, go a few miles more to Big Shell and the water is clearer and fishing is better. Hate to learn that there is a fee now. Gimme your money!!

@dancergal5068 3 года назад

Another amazing adventure!

@rodtoler 3 года назад

You should attempt to meet up with Ben from JK Gear & Gadgets while you are out there. He lives right by Padre Island.

@danepickens508 3 года назад

welcome to the gulf coast

@benjaminmanski7081 3 года назад

Hey Brad, will you be posting a walk around video about your diesel wrangler soon?

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

I suppose it's due for a 6 month update.....

@Malc664 3 года назад

Livin the life men. Awesome travels and food. What tyre pressures did you need on the beach, Brad? Did you miss out on the Gorilla Glass? The new Jeeps have it, don't they?

@TrailRecon 3 года назад

We didn't air down on the beach actually, did just fine. Gorilla Glass may be in my future.

@wademay6807 3 года назад

As usual, great video. Padre looks fun! BEst to Jordan on his upcoming deployment. Be safe!

@OverNoobin 3 года назад

Did you hit up Buc-ee’s?? That’s what I want to know. 🤣

@laineywright2696 3 года назад

That was a cool video. My son wants you to pass on his thanks to your son for serving our country and throw me in there too. He subscribed to your channel but cannot send you any text messages due to circumstances beyond his control. I assume a Thumbs Up will work. LOL

@misplacedhaole6726 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. We are out there as much we can. We live about 30 minutes or so from South Padre. I'm retired Navy as well. My wife and I wish your son all the best on his upcoming deployment. Thank you both for your service.