While the river’s voyage through the countryside is mainly peaceful (not counting the rapids, of course), its journey through history is much less so.
Although you probably won’t be stuck choosing ties when you pack for your adventure to Big Bend National Park, it still involves a fair amount of planning.
If you’re like us and can’t resist the siren song of Big Bend’s beauty, don’t worry! We’ve created a handy guide for how to find us from anywhere in the world.
At Far Flung, we offer float trips anywhere from half a day to four days. If you prefer to go it alone, we can help you out as well!
Like all attractions, some times of the year are busier than others. The best time to visit Big Bend National Park depends on what you’re looking for.
Or more importantly, why can’t I float Santa Elena Canyon? Back about 40 years ago, when we first started Far Flung, all of us took the Rio Grande for granted. There was plenty of water year round and rafts were the only craft used on the river (other than aluminum fishing boats, but that is […]
What is the best way to handle an 800 pound gorilla? Well, you can either fight him (and lose) or teach him to dance. Either way, it’s a lot of fur flying around. Allow us to dance with the gorilla for a minute and we’ll give you our perspective on the Big Bend border. As […]
Prospective guests frequently ask us- “why should I choose Far Flung as my outfitter?” # 1 – The best guides and trip leaders – without great people you can’t do great things. For over 35 years we’ve worked hard to find guides and leaders who truly enjoy being outdoors. Even more so, they enjoy and relish […]