- Splendid Isolation: Big Bend - U. S. National Park Service
Splendid Isolation: Big Bend There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert
- Plan Your Visit - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Fun, Informative, and FREE Discover the fascinating nature, science, history, and culture of Big Bend National Park with a ranger as your guide Check the weekly schedules of Ranger-led programs posted throughout the park
- Basic Information - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
From an elevation of less than 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, forested mountains, and an ever-changing river Here you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States
- Camping - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
For visitors with rugged vehicles, or the willingness to leave the road behind and backpack into the wild, Big Bend provides options for backcountry camping No dispersed camping or "boondocking" is allowed in Big Bend National Park All campers must be in designated campsites with a permit
- Suggested Itineraries - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
First-time visitors to Big Bend National Park often arrive without a detailed itinerary in mind, and are surprised by the vast size of the park and the many opportunities it offers Use these suggested itineraries to help make the most out of your trip
- Natural History - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
The park boasts more types of birds, bats, butterflies, ants, scorpions, and cacti than any other national park in the United States From 500-million year old rocks at Persimmon Gap to modern-day windblown sand dunes at Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend preserves tremendous geological diversity
- History Culture - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
From archeological sites dating back nearly 10,000 years, to ranches, wax camps, military outposts, and mining operations from the Twentieth Century, Big Bend can be a great place to "discover" history
- Learn About the Park - Big Bend National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Big Bend National Park is a geological marvel evidenced in sea fossils and dinosaur bones to volcanic dikes that mar the desert landscape It's a world of species diversity from the meandering river corridor that sidles across the desert floor to the sky island ridge tops that reach for the stars
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