United States Texas Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

A vast Texas reserve with the Chisos mountain range, part of the Chihuahuan Desert, and a significant stretch of the Rio Grande.

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Lots of great easy hikes for kids, aside from Santa Elena Canyon where our 4 year old started walking backwards towards the cliff's edge! Mountains, deserts, canyons, Rio Grande, dinosaur fossils and more! One of the least-visited parks because it's far from most anything but totally worth the trek! Stay at Roadrunner Travelers RV park in Terlingua. 👍

amanda.t.dwyer 3 years ago

The dry desert climate of Big Bend National Park in Texas means that there’s rarely a cloud in the sky. The result? Crisp, still nights where you can dress warm and spot distant galaxies. No wonder it’s another of America’s designated International Dark Sky Parks!

jrfrancis 2 years ago

Big Bend National Park in Texas is a vast landscape made up of unique limestone caves to explore, mountains to hike, and hundreds of fascinating bird species.

seeker 3 years ago

Birding and entymology off the hook—camping, hiking, river crossing

lwithrow 3 years ago

Big Bend National Park Guides

Big Bend National Park Articles

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