homelesshartshorns Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Would like some feed back on traveling HWY 90 along the border in the early spring? I want to travel from Eagle Pass to Van Horn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Shouldn't be a problem since the oil industry has slowed in that part of the world. Last time we were through there the road was good, and traffic wasn't to bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 You shouldn't have any problem. The roads are good and you will now have cell service all of the way thanks to the oil and gas industry. I early spring prior to May the weather should also be good. I travel to Eagle Pass often. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 When we traveled in that part of the state, we always used 90 rather than 10 whenever we could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've got a "road trip" of Texas ghost towns saved somewhere and I think a couple of them are out that way if I remember correctly. If you are interested in that type of thing I will try to find it and put it on the board. We love to explore ghost towns in the western states. One other thing, I don't know if you are headed west after that but if you are don't travel 285 from Pecos Tx to Carlsbad NM. Absolutely horrible stretch of road. Very, very congested with large oil field trucks and workers. This heavy traffic has destroyed the road. I have traveled better dirt roads in places. Avoid at all costs!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 We have traveled on US-90 from San Antonio to at least the Big Bend area and sometimes on to Van Horn probably 35-40 times in the last 47 years. It is a bit slower than taking I-10 but more scenic. Be sure to stop for a night or two at Seminole Canyon SP and take the guided walk to see the pictographs. No tours on Mondays & Tuesdays. Fate Bell Shelter Tour: Take a fairly rugged hike to the Fate Bell Shelter. Protected by a huge cliff overhang, the shelter holds some of Texas’ most spectacular rock art. Tour fee is $5 per person, five years and older. Tours held daily, except on Mondays and Tuesdays.June 1 – Aug. 31: Tours are at 10 a.m. Sept. 1 – May 31: Tours are at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Stop for an hour or so at the Texas Hwy Department information center in Langtry, about 30-40 miles west of Seminole Canyon. They have an excellent 1/4 mile walk through a nature garden with all the plants & cactus from the Chihuahuan Desert identified. It takes about 30 minutes to view the plants. Stop by Big Bend National Park for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Also, don't go during the first 3 weeks in March if you want to stop at the places I mentioned in my earlier post. That is Spring Break in Texas and all the campsites are filled. February or the last week in March to mid April is a good time to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I get the feeling the OP is asking more about 'safety around the border'. . . perhaps not, but if so, there are not safety issues at the borders. Just be aware of your surroundings. Many RVers drive this route and it's a very pleasant one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 As 2gypsies says I was curious about the border patrol and all those issues. I notice there are boarder patrol check points with in Texas and not only on the boarder? I am use to blowing off weight stations. Is this the check point some concern for RVs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 As 2gypsies says I was curious about the border patrol and all those issues. I notice there are boarder patrol check points with in Texas and not only on the boarder? I am use to blowing off weight stations. Is this the check point some concern for RVs? There will be no way you'll be able to "blow off" a border patrol checkpoint...they make EVERYONE stop! We've never had any problems going through a checkpoint with any of our RVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 We have never had a problem with the checkpoints. Do take off your sunglasses as you drive up so the agent can see your eyes. Answer their questions with simple yes or no, unless specifically asked for detailed information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 In spite of what some news reports and politicians would have you believe, there are NO hordes of illegal aliens waiting to steal your RV, rob you, or do bodily harm along the border. This area is probably safer than staying in RV parks in many large cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Al and the others are absolutely correct. You should have no problems at check points and the drive is very safe. Most of illegals crossing the border want to remain unseen till they get to their destination. Enjoy the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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