Big Bend National Park
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. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...
Map showing location of park.
Flooding in Big Bend National Park
The Big Bend area of Texas received significant amounts of rainfall during the past few days, causing flash floods, wet conditions, and flooding along the Rio Grande.
Boquillas Port of Entry Begins Summer Schedule May 5
The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico will change to the summer schedule beginning Monday, May 5th. The crossing will be open four days a week, Fridays through Mondays.
A New Plant Species Has Been Discovered in Big Bend National Park
While hiking in Big Bend National Park, two park employees encountered a tiny plant that they didn’t recognize. Further investigation has now revealed that it is a species previously unknown to science.
Temporary Trail Closures to Protect Nesting Falcons
Beginning February 1st and continuing through April 18, the National Park Service will temporarily close a portion of the East Rim Trail in the Chisos Mountains to protect nesting falcons.
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Photo by NPS / C. Negele
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Photo by NPS / B. Trester
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Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Photo by NPS
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Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Photo by NPS
Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Photo by NPS / B. Trester