ccchuck
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There was a discussion on this site, or another RV area, that someone was claiming that it wasn't safe along the border in and around Big Bend-
any actual reports on this?
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moparmaga2
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Big Bend is no problem if you camp in a campground with other campers. If you camp in the backwoods of Big Bend by yourself close to the border, I would not feel comfortable unless I had a handgun.
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We were there a couple of years ago and many parking lots at trail heads had signs warning of leaving your vehicle unattended because it was a "high crime area". Signs were put up by the National Park service. We also spoke to the owner of a large motor home who was camping in one of the campgrounds and returned to his motor home after a day of exploring to find his sofa and recliner had been stolen. WE certainly didn't get the idea that is was a safe place so we left the next day. I didn't feel unsafe but I sure felt my property was in danger.
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moparmaga2
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skipnchar wrote:We were there a couple of years ago and many parking lots at trail heads had signs warning of leaving your vehicle unattended because it was a "high crime area". Signs were put up by the National Park service. We also spoke to the owner of a large motor home who was camping in one of the campgrounds and returned to his motor home after a day of exploring to find his sofa and recliner had been stolen. WE certainly didn't get the idea that is was a safe place so we left the next day. I didn't feel unsafe but I sure felt my property was in danger.
Now Skip, you know as well as I that the Illegals probably did not steal the mans sofa and recliner. I seriously doubt that the illegals, after having just crossed the river, decided to haul a recliner and sofa on their backs for their long trip through the desert.
This sounds like another rver or "camper" wanted the mans sofa to me.
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We visit BB at least once a year and have never seen these signs that Skip keeps referring to. We have traveled all over the park 4 wheeling and have never felt uncomfortable or in fear, nor have we ever seen any illegals out in the desert. We feel that this is the undiscovered jewel of the NP system with some of the most scenic views in the southwest. We will be back there again this Oct, after we 4 wheel in Moab for 10 days and we stay under the trees right down by the Rio Grande. Go and enjoy the scenery, some great hiking or 4 wheeling and don't worry about something that won't happen.
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TexasShadow
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re the sofa and recliner...
i agree with the above theory... some other rv-er is the more likely culprit.
folks on foot wouldn't burden themselves.
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Year and a half ago we visited BB and saw the signs Skip mentioned, too.
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Bumpyroad
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the same problem exists in areas like Canyon DeCelly, especially at trail head parking lots. I got back from a hike once and noticed lots of paint chips on my door jamb where they obviously tried to use a jimmy bar to open the door. From there on one of us stayed in the car while the other hiked. I was warned if there was an old rusted out pickup in the lot with two men sitting/sleeping in it, to be careful.
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wgtex
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Just wondering: How does the crime rate at Disney World compare to the crime at Big Bend. Like I said, just wondering.
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Along the river, the Mexicans set up blankets on which they place goods for sale. Usual tourist stuff: painted rocks, jewelry, carved hiking sticks, etc. The Mexicans sit on the other side of river and yell across encouraging tourists to buy the wares. The NPS asks visitors not to purchase anything from these "stalls". Legal wares from Mexico are sold in the NPS gift shops for those interested. They also graze their burros in the park.
Safety on this section of the border - it wasn't a problem when we were there. Not many illegals cross the river there because it is 60 miles to food and water and there are places to cross closer to civilization. As far as thieves breaking into your car, it can happen in any park in any state, and the perpetrator can be any nationality. Keep no valuables in your car and keep the doors locked.
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