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Big Bend National Park, which many consider to be Texas’ last frontier, is one of the most remote National Parks in the lower 48. With the Rio Grande and Canyons, Chihuahuan Desert, and Chisos Mountains, you essentially have three completely different ecosystems all within one park. Combine this with an International Dark Sky Zone, and one of the best areas in the world for Fossils, Big Bend National Park truly has something for everyone.
Big Bend Quick Facts
Native Lands: Jumanos, Chiso, Coahuiltecan, Mescalero Apache, NdΓ© KΓ³nitsΔ Δ ΓΓ GokΓyaa. (Native Land Digital)
Founded:Β June 12, 1944
Annual Visitors: ~500,000 visitors every year
Size: 800,000 acres
Location: Texas
Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days
Notable Fact: Big Bend is an International Dark Sky Zone
Top Experiences in Big Bend
- Hike the Lost Mine Trail
- Canoe down the Rio Grande
- Soak in the Hot Springs
- Get tacos for lunch in Boquillas, Mexico
- Hike the Santa Elena Canyon Trail
- Hike the South Rim Trail – the trail that inspired the founders to create Big Bend National Park
- View the Milky Way Galaxy
Best Time to Visit Big Bend
The best season to visit Big Bend National Park is November through April. Temperatures are cool to mild in the desert, so the park is accessible without as much concern for heat exhaustion. Keep in mind temperatures are about 20 degrees lower in Chisos Basin than in the rest of the park.
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