Oct 19 2026
Imagine standing beneath a vast desert sky filled with thousands of stars, watching the Milky Way stretch across the horizon while the rugged mountains of West Texas rise in silhouette around you. At Big Bend National Park, this extraordinary experience is possible on a clear, dark night. Located in one of the most remote regions …
Jun 01 2026
Big Bend National Park protects more than 800,000 acres of mountains, desert, river canyons, volcanic formations, fossil beds, historic ranches, mining landscapes, and Chihuahuan Desert wilderness along the sweeping curve of the Rio Grande in far West Texas. It is one of the largest and most isolated national parks in the contiguous United States, a …
Sep 05 2024
The Lost Mine Trail is one of the best introductions to the Chisos Mountains and one of the most rewarding moderate hikes in Big Bend National Park. In just under five miles round trip, the trail climbs through oak, juniper, and pine woodland before reaching a high ridge with sweeping views across Pine Canyon, Juniper …
