âHave funâ, says another volunteer at Panther Junction Visitors Center in Big Bend as we finished purchasing our permit to camp. She didnât warn us to stay on the trails or not to park on the sides of the road; she only said to âhave fun.â All the backcountry camping is based on your preparedness and type of vehicle, as a good portion of the terrain can be rough, if not downright treacherous. It was a welcome change to be allowed to gauge our own set of skills and make the tough choices for ourselves. Big Bend is a unique National Park as it includes mountains, river, desert, hot springs and one of the best night skies in the U.S. Itâs the perfect playground for the rugged outdoorsy person that prefers no boundaries and no âstay on the trails.â . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bigbendnationalpark #findyourpark #wildernessculture #lifeofadventure #vancrush #vanlifers #dodgevan #backcountrycamping #optoutside #rei1440project #homeonwheels #visualsoflife #exploretheoutdoors #theoutbound #theoutdoorslife #travelphotography #travelcouple #vanlifemagazine #vanlifeculture #letskeepitwild #wildandfree #vanlifecat #adventurecat #hotsprings #homeiswhereyouparkit #liveyouradventure #getbacktonature #sheadventures #awesomeearth #keepexploring (at Big Bend National Park)