Related Links
If you find Desert Sports’ site useful or interesting, these websites have information you’ll probably be interested in, and they’d all enjoy hearing from you. Tell ‘em we sent you.
If you find a link that doesn’t work, please let us know.
Big Bend Links
visitbigbend.com – Information about Big Bend from the Brewster County Tourism Council.
Big Bend National Park – The official BBNP homepage.
Big Bend Ranch State Park – The official BBRSP homepage.
Big Bend Natural History Association – Books, maps and more.
Lajitas Stables – Where to go if you’re looking for a horse to ride in Big Bend.
McDonald Observatory – The official McDonald Observatory site, info for the astronomically inclined.
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute – Biological, geological, archaeological & anthropological information.
The Chinati Foundation – The legacy of famed artist Donald Judd, located in Marfa.
Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce
Bike Links
Kona Bikes – Kona supports local shops with a great line of bikes. Desert Sports’ fleet.
X Bar Ranch – A cool place to stay between most of the rest of Texas and Big Bend (they have good mountain bike trails for riding, as well).
Umarike Expeditions – Copper Canyon Expeditions in Creel, Chihuahua
Turbocat – Lighting systems designed by riders for riders.
Bicycle Sport Shop – Austin bike shops (three locations).
Bike Barn – Houston bike dealer (seven locations).
Richardson Bike Mart – Dallas area bike dealer (three locations).
Texas Bicycle Coalition – Advancing bicycle access, safety and education.
TMBRA – Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association
Adventure Cycling Association – Inspiring people to travel by bike.
Paddling Links
American Canoe Association – Making the world a better place to paddle.
Dallas Down River Club – Useful weather and river gauge links.
Wenonah Canoe – For people who know and love canoeing. Part of the Desert Sports fleet.
Aire Inflatables – leading manufacturer of whitewater inflatables in America.
Other Stuff
Eco-Safe – Rugged, heavy-duty, backcountry toilet systems.
Groover Tamer – Making life bearable for the boatman with the groover onboard.
Camelbak – Hands-free hydration systems from the people who invented them.