In October, 1999, we set out to conquer the South Rim.  In a ten hour hike, beginning in the dark at 7 AM  on a moonless night, eight energetic hikers began their 13 mile trek--Adam, Amanda, Ben, Amy, Tim, Shari, Ann and Hank.  Our photos tell the story of this and subsequent visits to Santa Elena Canyon, Santa Elena, Mexico, and a desert campout at Grapevine Hills.
OUR TRIP TO BIG
BEND NATIONAL PARK--
OCTOBER, 1999
Breakfast on the trail after the first hour of hiking--doesn't food on a hike always taste great?
Sunrise over the Chisos Mountains
A little rest along the way
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