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Details: Created on Sunday, 26 July 2009 19:32; Published on Sunday, 26 July 2009 19:32

Welcome to the Visit Big Bend information and resource website.

The Big Bend is named for the vast curve of the Rio Grande in remote southwest Texas. It is a wildly beautiful natural region, with a complex and fascinating history. Over one million acres of public land including Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park offer hiking, camping, river running, horse riding, mountain bicycling, jeep touring and abundant sightseeing opportunities on paved and improved roads. Accommodations run the range from convenient and comfortable to resort luxury.

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Current Weather Conditions

Details: Created on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00; Published on Saturday, 04 July 2009 17:00

Live Weather Conditions for the Big Bend Area and Communities.

Worth a Thousand Words

Details: Created on Monday, 02 April 2012 13:50; Published on Monday, 02 April 2012 13:50; Written by Abe Connally

There are some views you just can't take in all at once. Like a dazzling sunset or breathtaking field of wildflowers—you just can't appreciate such beauty in the moment, a moment that is often over before you realize it, the forms and colors of that marvelous vista already fading in your memory. Perhaps it was with the goal of preserving such scenes that the first camera was invented, a goal that you may still share when you visit a place as beautiful as Big Bend and the surrounding area. Why not take a look through our new and improved photo galleries to see what amazing sights have been preserved by astounded visitors and appreciative locals? When you see the mountains, plains, flora, and fauna displayed in those images, you'll be glad the gallery contributors took their camera along.

Birding in Big Bend

Details: Created on Monday, 30 January 2012 17:17; Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 17:17; Written by Abe Connally

Among the many activities available in Big Bend National Park that highlight the region's diversity of wildlife, birding can be enjoyable and promising. Big Bend engulfs a vast area, bounded by the the rushing Rio Grande valley to the south, containing high peaks in the Chisos Mountains, and boasting both desert and forest climates between the two. It embodies the very diversity that makes America great, providing countless opportunities to spot more than 450 birds in one area.

Your Big Year is Here

Details: Created on Thursday, 29 December 2011 04:47; Published on Thursday, 29 December 2011 04:47; Written by Abe Connally

What are your new year's resolutions for 2012? Did you keep your resolutions for 2011? While the top resolutions each year include losing weight, learning something new, traveling, or getting out of debt, here's a new challenge you can take on this year: spot all the bird species in Big Bend National Park.

Big Bend Video Collections

Details: Created on Friday, 16 December 2011 23:23; Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 23:23; Written by Abe Connally

Big Bend has some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas, if not the entire US. Our big sky country rivals any other state and our night skies are as dark as anywhere for excellent star gazing. The beautiful light and great scenery make for a photographer’s paradise.

Trails and Wildlife

Details: Created on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 19:56; Published on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 19:56; Written by Abe Connally

There are many things you may love to do in Big Bend National Park in the heat of summer, but running or jogging is probably not one of them. With 90+ degree temperatures, there simply is no such thing as a nice July run in West Texas. With the dry weather we've had this year, you have truly hostile workout conditions. That all changes this time of year, though, as temperatures drop and the sun gives us a break for a few months. What a great time to get out on some trails in Big Bend!

Volunteers Needed!

Details: Created on Friday, 04 November 2011 16:57; Published on Friday, 04 November 2011 16:57; Written by Abe Connally

Do you enjoy rafting, canoeing, swimming, or simply gazing out over the majestic Rio Grande? Do you feel nature should be pure, clean, and free from human trash and pollution? Would you like to help make Big Bend better and more pleasing for wildlife and visitors alike? If you're nodding your head or saying "yes" as you read these questions, then you're a perfect candidate for the second annual River Cleanup Day this November 12.

Construction Underway!

Details: Created on Thursday, 27 October 2011 17:46; Published on Thursday, 27 October 2011 17:46; Written by Abe Connally

There's been only a very little bit of internet chatter about the proposed Boquillas border crossing, which will connect Boquillas del Carmen on the Mexican side with the visitors' center on the U.S. side. Now, we bring you the exciting news that the construction of the crossing is underway!

The Softer Side of Big Bend

Details: Created on Thursday, 13 October 2011 20:40; Published on Thursday, 13 October 2011 20:40; Written by Abe Connally

If you think that Big Bend is only all about roughnecks trekking out into the wilderness to prove just how tough you are, you're missing out on an awful lot. Aside from the camping, hiking, and being one with nature, there is a completely different side to this national park that you may very well enjoy even more. For now, we'll call it the softer side of Big Bend — the artsy side.

Where to Stay?

Details: Created on Friday, 23 September 2011 23:45; Published on Friday, 23 September 2011 23:45; Written by Abe Connally

Planning a vacation means making a lot of decisions all at the same time. You have to settle on a destination, secure lodging, plan meals and activities, mark out a traveling route, buy supplies, figure out what to pack—and all this while keeping a close eye on your budget. But if you're preparing for a vacation to Big Bend, we can make some of those decisions a little easier. All you have to do is check out Where to Stay.

New Maps of Big Bend

Details: Created on Thursday, 15 September 2011 19:30; Published on Thursday, 15 September 2011 19:30; Written by Abe Connally

The USGS (US Geological Survey) has released a new geological map for the Big Bend National Park area. Nature and rock enthusiasts, as well as historians and geologists will likely jump at this opportunity to explore the preserved geology found in the Chisos Mountains and Chihuahua Desert. Are you among them?