We are at the Seminole Canyon State Park near Del Rio, TX. It's also close to Mexico but we won't be going any closer. The canyon is named after the Seminole Negros brought from Florida to aid in the battles against the indians. They were apparently excellant warriors.
The canyon has petroglyphs from the "Pecos Man" ancients that go back over 3500 years. There were many sites like this around the area until they flooded the Amistad Reservoir and inundated over 300 of the sites. In this area, water is more precious than history. The large caves where the petroglyphs survived are natural amphitheaters for the religious ceremonies.
The campground here is blissfully quiet. Very nice spot with a grand view of the desert and, in the distance, the mountain ranges in Mexico. Plus electricity, free WiFi and palatable water. Makes for some great sunsets!
On the road again tomorrow. We can't stay another night hear because the park is closing on Sunday for the deer hunt that begins Monday. Judging from all of the "deer blinds" I see all over the area, the deer won't stand a chance. The hunters apparently climb up into these "boxes on stilts" and shoot through narrow openings when they see a deer... or cow, or whatever. Doesn't seem sportsmanlike to me but based on the number of road kill deer I saw today, the deer population is in no danger of extinction.
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