river

River is UP! Let’s go rafting!»

Rio Conchos joins flows with the Rio Grande as a release of water from Mexico’s reservoir, Luis Leon, has reached the Big Bend area. We saw Colorado Canyon at a…

mountain bike

Wounded Warriors W100k Ride Big Bend»

Texas mountain bike trails of Big Bend experienced a burst of activity over three days in late April when 14 Wounded Warriors came to ride 100k with former President George W.…

bike fest

Mountain Bikers Gather for Dirt Fest»

Over 180 registered riders enjoyed a gorgeous weekend of mountain biking at the Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest held Feb. 17-19, 2011. Three days of riding featured the best mountain biking…

mountain biking

Mountain Biking in Big Bend – tis’ the season»

Prime time on the trails is now. There’s mucho ground to cover and fine weather to pull you along this winter. Trails are in good shape and ready for mountain…

hooping

World Hoop Day – another Desert Sport»

Dust off your hula hoops for WORLD HOOP DAY on Sunday – 10.10.10!  Have fun, stay fit and exercise your imagination. We’ll be hooping all day at Desert Sports with…

flora

Chihuahuan Desert Seeing Green»

The summer rains have certainly greened up the Chihuahuan Desert here in the Big Bend of Texas. Lush vegetation blankets the desert floor and is spotted with the brilliant flowers…

desert sports

Howdy from Desert Sports»

Howdy! Welcome to the revamped Desert Sports website. We’ve decided to join the 21st century, and we hope you enjoy our new format. You’ll still see some of our old…