Wading to Mexico at Big Bend Texas - Camping USA

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With so much attention on the Mexican border, I thought I'd pay a visit to a remote little town by wading across the Rio Grande. My trip to Big Bend National Park was full of surprises.
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@vermontbee1 5 лет назад

Dear Mr. Potatohead, Here in Northern Vermont the snow keeps falling, and my husband and I keep walking the same narrow paths through the snow in our yard. Cabin fever inside, and repetitive path shoveling outside, if you catch my drift.......Hah! THANK YOU for all the beautiful vistas, the close-ups of wildflowers, cactus, cool rock formations, interesting facts, but mostly we thank you for your sense of humor. Your cache of cool videos has gotten us through the past two months. Here's to more Slim Potatohead, can't wait for your next video!!

@roylafountain5478 4 года назад

After watching a majority of your video's, i believe this is your best! Everything about it is magical. Fun to watch. Thanks

@gerardtrigo380 5 лет назад

Wonderful. That is how the border should be everywhere. That is the way it was everywhere when i was growing up. Walk across into Mexico and walk back later. No fuss no muss and no walls or fences.

@samuelfink4799 5 лет назад

Your videos are like a therapy session. Thanks for taking the time to share your travels.

@bobshaw4063 5 лет назад

I just love Slim's soothing voice while narrating his great vlogs . I feel like I'm watching a National Geographic's TV program . I'd love to meet him real soon .

@cindyhatch5062 5 лет назад

Therapy session without $150/hr. ☀

@kenliu808 5 лет назад

Pepe here. What is ASMR? Mahalo Nui Loa.

@InfernalExhibition 5 лет назад

I KNOW....THANKS MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PUT THESE TOGETHER.....JOLLY GOOD

@juanitamattick7451 Год назад

Wow...I had never seen anything about Big Bend Park....the pics were great I love that u waded across😊

@cyberi4a 5 лет назад

So when you get back to Canada, you can tell people you walked to Mexico during the winter....LOL

@pa_hyker7715 5 лет назад

Its like listening to Marlin Perkins on Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom from when I was a kid. Great job👍👍

@dennisjs 4 года назад

Exactly! I had never connected the 2 until you mentioned it but now I definitely see the resemblances in their presentations

@carolynhogan6816 4 года назад

Thanks for coming! I've lived in Texas all my life. Thanks for showing us Texans, Our Texas! I love your videos!

@tundramanq Год назад

I truck camped in the low lands and to get the insects out of the back of my camper, I set up my Coleman Lantern on it's 5 foot pole about 30 feet away. It drew the insects and that drew the bats for a feast. Spent half the night watching the great aerial show.

@sylviajones4907 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you.

@williamwilliam728 5 лет назад

Slim you have found your calling. I have traveled over 2 million miles around N. America, mostly as a tour bus operator, but I did also bicycle across Canada in 88 and motorcycle around N. America early 80’s. You reignite a fire in me. You are popular in the Philippines, as an American expat and I discuss our RU-vid viewing, while early morning walking . You are also one of his favs...may your travels continue with the wind at your back...

@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath 5 лет назад

So you live in the Philippines? Will you ever move back to America? I have an expat friend in Thailand and he loves it. I've visited him a few times over there.

@apress58 5 лет назад

They just get better and better.

@Mark-cg2bg 5 лет назад

I found Boquillas on my first trip to the park in 1978. No electric to the town then, just some individual generators. On my most recent trip last summer, I stopped at the Santa Elena overlook and my dog crossed the river to the Mexico. Fortunately, he listens well and came right back without causing an international incident. Thanks for all the adventures, Slim. Have fun!

@grahamrichards193 5 лет назад

That place was just magical! I love you’re photography, it captures the beauty and essence of the place.

@walterpalmer2749 5 лет назад

You must have found this park after some rains in spring bloom. Surprisingly beautiful.

@rcagle123 5 лет назад

Brings back memories. It's been 18-20 years since I was at Big Bend. Thanks for sharing!

@bigtexnick2188 4 года назад

great vlog, so much cool info!

@RockofAgesTheBand 5 лет назад

Another Great and Informative video. I don't know why you're not a multi award winning narrator , (perhaps you are?) I guess you must be too busy Living the dream to be tied to a studio. Any Production Company would be fortunate to have you on their payroll. Thanks for all the wonderful Videos Mr. Slim. As always , I can't wait for the next one.

@tenminutetokyo2643 5 лет назад

Dennis Steele Companies today and are cheap and hate employees.

@cletusvandamme6262 5 лет назад

@@tenminutetokyo2643 This is an inappropriate forum for you to air your grievances. Your comments say more about you than those against the object of your wrath.

@FloatingOurBoat 5 лет назад

Wow! We couldn't believe the change overnight, truly wonderful. Thanks Slim

@skybluepink998 5 лет назад

That shot of the yellow sunset, the frost , those yellow flowers and the weathered rock shots- magical! Gracias Senor Cabeza de patata delgada!

@billnolen538 5 лет назад

My late wife and I spent many enjoyable trips to Big Bend. Your video brought back many wonderful memories!! Thank you!

@gingerman5123 5 лет назад

I was in West Texas last week camping with my family at Fort Davis. I thought of you. I’m soooo glad you got to experience Big Bend. It is by far my favorite part of the world. It’s just magic. I’m sure you felt it.

@jacquelinesommerfeld3942 5 лет назад

You out did yourself with this gem. I love the way you always pick the right music to match your artistic images. The tour of places I have yet to travel is just the icing on the cake. Thanks for all your work!

@CassySoSassy 5 лет назад

That sky at 1:30 is incredible. Ok. I’ll finish watching now. Stay safe and keep the adventure coming!!

@Paperlover123 5 лет назад

What an amazing place!!!!! Especially wading into Mexico for lunch! The beautiful views, rocks, caverns, flowers are just breathtaking. Once again your photography and videography is exceptional. I wish your videos could be televised! Thanks for sharing with us, your most fortunate viewers!

@WW2HistoryHunter 5 лет назад

Your material is so well laid out and smooth as butter. Just a pleasure to watch and thanks for sharing. Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter.

@akaSuzanne 5 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring video. Thank you so much for sharing your travels!!!

@stevekoger1106 5 лет назад

Nice job! Really demonstrated old adage "just wait a minute and the weather in Texas will change."

@azclaimjumper 5 лет назад

You've made my week, Slim. You have no idea how much I look forward to your weekly Monday morning video

@patriciasolomon7618 5 лет назад

Awwww, I think that little tan chihuahua wanted to go with you. Thanks for getting off your ass....I'm sure the ass appreciated it. That's insane how much the weather changed, but like you said "surreal ". I just look forward to your videos so much; the beauty, the spectacular sights, the humor. Thanks so much for sharing.

@ajf5823 7 месяцев назад

Big Bend has the most amazing backcountry camping. It’s great that you got to enjoy it.

@blairwilliams136 5 лет назад

Slim should really have his own television show on the travel channel, so good !

@orapronobis2149 16 дней назад

October 5, 2024 Maryland,, USA: I always love your puns but “get off your Ass” had me laughing out loud in an environment that others were in! I got it the donkey reference. Whoa, the weather changed so drastically and agree like being in a dream. The music and your narration just added more of class. The yellow flowers peeping out of the rocks show us how even though in a desert there is beauty. I think this whole experience was a Zen time in Big Ben. Watching you take a break at the end of the day and having your dinner is the perfect ending of the day. Thank you again. 😊

@goodgollyjosh 5 лет назад

As a native Texan, Big Bend has always been my favorite place to camp. My father took me when I was a boy and now I take my kiddo. The Aliner has held it's own even on some rocky trails. Excellent video Slim!

@philburnett50 5 лет назад

Excellent video Slim!Love your videos very well narrated!Thank you

@justaroundthebend6679 5 лет назад

LOVED it!!... Been wanting to go there..... Now I am excited to go!.... Thanks Slim! You put some really hard work in your Video's and it is Amazing!.... Great job!

@gabbyblomlie3411 5 лет назад

i was just in big bend last week! can’t help but think of how incredible it’d have been to go soak in the hot springs that frosty morning!

@veronicastewart1112 5 лет назад

Wow, those rocks are something to behold.

@rhondatraywick7307 5 лет назад

That sky is just crystal blue, along with those blue bonnets, my fav! Enjoy!

@ginabrown725 5 лет назад

Thanks a bunch Slim for another awesome video. I bet you crossed the Rio Grande more than twice for placing of the camera for your back & forth shots......also, nice inspiring chant. So much to appreciate, God bless you.

@jodyseaman1885 5 лет назад

That looks like a nice place to visit. Not many National Parks that aren't crowded.

@goodgollyjosh 5 лет назад

The difficult part about primitive camping out there is that you can't reserve a spot by phone. You have to drive out there for a reservation, making it a rather useless perk. The best thing to do is to get there early or travel there in off-peak times. It's truly beautiful.

@joharmon2148 5 лет назад

Oh your so right it is a magical place. Great video Slim. Just kept me with my mouth open at each new beautiful turn

@H.pylori 5 лет назад

Like many of the others have stated...this has to be one of your best videos. You piece together a complete story of a unique experience replete with fantastic photography, outstanding vistas, an introduction to Big Bend, and a non-traditional visit Mexico without all of the controversy and ugliness that is going on today. You blended in with the people of the town of Boquillas de Carmen, enjoyed their hospitality, and presented them in a positive manner. I would never have known of the town of Boquillas without your video. Wading across the Rio Grande as you did conjured up images of reverse immigration. I had some trepidation of you walking among the rocks and caves in spring time due to rattlesnakes coming out of hibernation and you with those tennis shoes. But you addressed this by giving a tally of one snake and no scorpions. Your subtle humor was displayed with the comment of "getting off their Ass" and walking to the village. Well done. Also I hope that the message behind "No al Muro" did not elude too many viewers. This video is truly commercial grade. Well done and thank you. Big thumbs up.

@gregjobe5672 5 лет назад

I like the music shift as you arrive in Mexico! Very appropriate!

@elisabethseeger5837 5 лет назад

WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS!

@tmhimdynamite3747 5 лет назад

Great video, a natural at story telling.

@restlesshomebody 5 лет назад

Thank you for that frosty desert scene!

@emiliofranco7534 5 лет назад

You took me back to my childhood Slim. I was born in a town north from Big Bend. A small town, Ojinaga in the state of Chihuahua. Your crossing of the river really took me back, as kids we would go back and forth. Not to day... Thanks for the great trip back in time.

@roadtripjoe789 5 лет назад

Love that park, camped there many times when I went to Sul Ross State in Alpine.....lots of history around those parts....

@vivienne6004 5 лет назад

Shoot, we missed you Slim. We were in Big Bend early March. It stands out in my mind, I was so spiritually blessed by our time there camping in the Chisos mountain campground. Loved this video it took me back Thank you for all your work.

@yenchiu199 5 лет назад

Thanks, Slim. TX is huge, would love to see more through your lens.

@rollie3383 5 лет назад

Same size as Alberta

@Jaime13R 5 лет назад

That’s for visiting my area!!!

@kennyc388 5 лет назад

Beautiful area senor Slim. What a gorgeous park and sparse crowds too!! Love always the plants and animals.

@BrassLock 5 лет назад

Very enjoyable views of a place I've never been to. Love all the close ups of flowers, rocks and other incidentals.

@retiredguyadventures6211 5 лет назад

Cool video. I plan on camping at Big Bend in early November this year.

@tinabeane 4 года назад

Wow just amazing and when that cold weather arrive what a contrast. Well done!!!

@lukespack 4 года назад

This was a very well filmed video. Big Bend Park, the little Mexican town and eerie morning back at the park. Then the little Buddhist chant gave us a little bit more information about you. Thank you.

@TheRealJerseyJoe 5 лет назад

Superb as always !

@susanhoward5479 5 лет назад

This is amazing, your vidios show us real America. Thankyou.

@John_Troch 5 лет назад

Slim, my family and I camped in that exact spot. We loved it. We full timed for 4 years (We still travel 3/4 time) Hands down the best and spacious site we've ever had. The hot spring was magical. We donated some of our kids clothes at the Rio Grande. Such an awesome place. definitely going back.

@dieselnine1022 5 лет назад

Slim is the MAN! Look at this.... out of 1.6K views only 15 morons gave a thumbs down. You've got to know you're doing a hell of a lot right. One of my two favorite, relaxing, channels to watch. Bravo! Edited for poor contractions.

@ronlackey2689 5 лет назад

That's Texas weather for you. Hang around 5 minutes and it'll change! Hope you had a great time in our fair state Mr. Slim and that you were treated well. Happy trails.

@maryberon4193 5 лет назад

Wow! Thanks for taking me back there. Happy travels!

@sky3353 5 лет назад

Always a pleasure watching your videos. Very relaxing, but never boring. I take my hat off to you. You're doing what I'm sure the rest of us wish we could do. So, for now, I'll just have to enjoy the adventures through you. Thanks for sharing all these beautiful places with all of us. I wish you safe travels, good health and a long life. Enjoy it while you can. Thanks again.

@hoagiesherlin7732 5 лет назад

Another awesome place

@BamaRider 5 лет назад

I've had the good fortune, to ride North America on my motorcycles the last 15 years-solo because I prefer it that way. I've been to all the places you have traveled, but I can't get my expensive road motorcycles into the areas you can get your jeep, so I have to camp in main campgrounds of the parks. Thanks for giving me a peek at what I missed. This video of Big Bend is harking me back to see things I skipped on my visit in 2007. You seem to be stuck in the Southwest, I suggest coming East when the weather turns warm. The lush green hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley and the Smokies are a stark contrast to the sand, rocks, and dust of the Southwest. All beauty just in different ways. I edit my photos and video also so I know how much work this takes, I'd be embarrassed for you to see mine. You do a excellent job, and I enjoy visiting your channel. You supplied with some valuable tips for my upcoming ride to Joshua and Death Valley next month. Ride safe friend.

@JackieL7474 5 лет назад

Just beautiful! I guess I'm going to keep repeating myself because your videos just keep getting more beautiful all the time. I'm not sure what else to say other than when your videos come in, I get really happy and like another viewer said, your videos are like therapy!

@SarahTree 5 лет назад

Great video Slim! That frozen forest was amazing! :-D

@doctoordan 5 лет назад

Enjoyed Slim

@KeylargoVideo 5 лет назад

I had a dream to do what you do, but your videos are so well done and off the beaten path, I feel like I've done it already due to your way of making us feel like we're there with you. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.

@mompuff6857 5 лет назад

You are an amazing photographer!! I love your positive attitude!!🙌🏻🦋💜

@ScreechingWife 5 лет назад

Again, your videos are such a joy! You have such a talent for composing the beautiful scenery and poetically narrating! They engulf me in relaxation as well as providing travel destination tips! As always, thanks for the lovely and informative videos, Slim!! :)

@judyabernathy80 5 лет назад

Excellent!! Big Bend has always fascinated me!

@rvpilgrims 5 лет назад

We were just a couple of days ahead of you in Big Bend, but had moved on to Alpine, TX when the cold and wind hit. No snow there, but there was a tornado warning. Your video brought back great memories of just a few weeks ago! Thanks so much!

@joshb-8810 3 года назад

Great videos and pictures Slim. I've got a playlist of your videos I'm catching up on. You've shown me so much of America that I never considered traveling to.

@CampandCamera 5 лет назад

Fantastic episode! Thank you.

@johnnylightning1491 4 года назад

I'm pretty sure that Big Bend gets its name because it is the big bend in the Rio Grande River, and the Internet agrees with me. Good video as always. Keep the good stuff coming.

@shughes2620 5 лет назад

This video was especially awesome. Park is gorgeous and I loved your trip to the little town. Thanks!

@lucpelletier4692 2 года назад

Always pleasure to watch all your great adventures 💯👍

@donnakano282 5 лет назад

Nice video! I'll be in Boquillas in two days and in Big Bend NP for the week!

@rhondalyn100 5 лет назад

Mr. Slim, this one was so good I watched it three times....bravo!

@SlimPotatohead 5 лет назад

Thanks rhondalyn. You probably know it better than me! SP

@shirleys.7428 5 лет назад

You have the most beautiful scenery videos I have ever seen! Tfs!

@shiftintohigh5564 5 лет назад

Wow!! The stars!!!👍👍👍 Great stuff👍👍👍👍

@juttadavid9572 5 лет назад

This was a real treat of beauty, thank you! 😇👍💕

@solent7430 5 лет назад

Absolutely stunning Slim! Watched in the UK whilst wishing I was there too 👍🏻

@lindahenderson840 5 лет назад

I'm watching from the UK too makes you jealous watching

@solent7430 5 лет назад

Linda Henderson Doesn’t it just! I know the UK has some good spots but the pure escapism of Slim’s videos is so needed at the moment!

@beemail6983 5 лет назад

You have Wales Scotland and the Republic of Ireland to explore, Ireland's west is isolated and we'll worth the trip

@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath 5 лет назад

@@solent7430 The UK is so tiny compared to the USA. It takes about 8 hours to drive the entire length of the UK from north to south. Drive 8 hours here and you're only halfway across the state of Texas! lol

@stephanegenest6793 5 лет назад

You are a lucky man to experience this ! Nothing but your free choice enjoy man !

@hamiltoneast 4 года назад

Having watched all your videos, I've now doubled back to pick my faves. Never thought I'd could lean toward a spot in Texas, but this one is as good as travel vids get. Not that I don't look forward to even better ones as you further hone your craft.

@metroplexchl 5 лет назад

I AM SO GLAD YOU MADE IT TO BIG BEND!!! I was born not far from there but more east. I love, love, love this part of the world. It would take a lifetime (literally) to explore and know the whole of the area. I'm glad you got to experience God's Country. Hope the astronomy went well too.

@C-TOS 5 лет назад

Another homerun of a video. Thanks for sharing.

@brianmombourquette2673 5 лет назад

So many beautiful scenes. And of course, the average RU-vidr gets to see twice as much, because you do everything twice, to get the shot and retrieve the camera. Your new shoes got a real workout!

@danaharlan12 5 лет назад

excellent footage, and edit. good story, and good pictures Slim. Thanks!

@kevinreed8254 5 лет назад

Another good job slim,its nice to see a place where peace and solitude still exist.

@qbbooker4322 4 года назад

⋯beautiful land, beautiful pictures, beautiful human being❣️❣️❣️👍👍👍

@gonagain 5 лет назад

We love your vidiography Slim!

@OziBlokeTimG 5 лет назад

Excellent show Slim, keep up the great work...Australia

@tomrobinson2919 5 лет назад

Super video; thanks again for the treat and adding another site tour bucket list!

@MaryOKC 5 лет назад

Your videos are fantastic and inspiring. Thank you!

@Randylj1 5 лет назад

Hi Slim ~ I must find your Vlogs more often. This was really fun! I'm inspired to visit as I missed Big Bend when I visited the Texas Hill Country in 2009. I love your little A-Liner. It reminds me of A-frame cabins I've enjoyed. Thank your for another wonderful adventure!