If you want to experience the quiet of a desert night out on your own,primitive roadside campsites in Big Bend National Parkare a great opportunity. Light pollution is almost non-existent in the park, which is a designated dark sky park, and on a moonless night, the stars are fantastic....
RV Camping in or near Big Bend National Park We usually just go with the flow during our travels, and try to book a spot nearby a few days before we get there. This may not be the best strategy with Big Bend. We realized as soon as we started looking for a boondocking site or cam...
Santa Elena Canyon on the Rio Bravo in Big Bend National Park is one of the park’s most popular spots. I shot this at 2 a.m., more or less, on December 30, 2015 in sub-freezing weather alongside my friend and fellow photographer Matt Larseingue on a photo/camping trip. ©2015 ...
North America has four warm deserts: Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan. The Chihuahuan extends deep into Mexico. Big Bend National Park lies in the northern third of the Chihuahuan Desert. This desert is bordered on three sides by mountains that block the rains. The fourth side abuts...
Check out this complete packing list for EVERYTHING you will need to bring to Big Bend National Park. Be prepared for the weather, activities, and get answers to FAQs!
IMPORTANT: Please note that all property in Brewster County is either private property or is part of Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, or other State preserves. It is illegal to trespass on private property. Please do not collect rocks,
Every year, when the temperature of the water in Tampa Bay drops below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, manatees, otherwise known as the cows of the sea, head to the TECO Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, Florida. They go there for the warmth of the heated wastewater leaving the power plant...
A soak in the Langford Hot Springs is the perfect way to end a day of hiking inside Texas' Big Bend National Park, exploring popular spots like Santa Elena Canyon, once called the Grand Canyon of Texas. J.O. Langford built a limestone bathhouse in the early 1900s after hearing of the ...
Historically, extreme weather, lack of potable water in the park despite numerous springs (potable water is available at park headquarters) and rough roads have challenged all but the hardiest visitors to Big Bend Ranch State Park. Today, you will find a warm welcome at the Sauceda Complex, ...
and kayak trips. River trips will depend on water flow but when it’s good, large rafts are lots of fun. When the water level is lower, canoe trips are great, and offer excitement. Call us to schedule to rafting trip in Big Bend National Park and in the Devils River.Click here to ...