Big Bend National Park

Nestled in the rugged expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert, Terlingua is a unique blend of ghost town and quirky desert outpost. Once a thriving mercury mining town, it now boasts […]

Nestled within Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon is a deep, narrow gorge carved by the Rio Grande. The canyon’s dramatic walls rise on either side of the river, […]

The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, a 30-mile (50-kilometer) route in Big Bend National Park, winds through the park’s striking geological features. This curvy road takes visitors past historic districts, vista […]

The Chisos Mountains, considered the heart of Big Bend National Park, stretch for about 20 miles from Punta de la Sierra to Panther Junction, where the park’s visitor center is […]

Nestled within Big Bend National Park, the Fossil Discovery Exhibit offers a window into millions of years of the area’s natural and geological history. This exhibit goes beyond the typical […]

Nestled within Big Bend National Park, Boquillas Canyon stands as the park’s longest and deepest canyon, offering a unique alternative to the more famous Santa Elena Canyon. Carved by the […]