— Sunsets at the Window in Big Bend NP are an iconic Texas image. Any visitor who comes to the park can easily see a sunset at the Chisos Mountains. All you have to do is be at the lodge … Read More

— It is improbable that you will be at Big Bend NP and have nothing to do. However, if you want to wind down a busy day you had at the park, take a drive along the Ross Maxwell Scenic … Read More

— I am unsure whether those wispy clouds and the Casa Grande peak views were responsible for getting my attention. In December 2021, we visited Big Bend NP and had a lodge room in the Emory Peak section. In front … Read More

— No matter how long a wait we have before being seated for dinner at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua, Texas, the view of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park at sunset is priceless. On this evening in … Read More

— It is undeniable that Big Bend NP has a lot of iconic views and hikes. The park is 1,252 square miles or 801,163 acres. That makes it the fifteenth largest park in the National Park System and the eighth … Read More

— After a two-year absence, we finally made it back to Big Bend NP in west Texas in early December. Upon arrival at the park, I was concerned whether we’d be able to see views such as the one above. … Read More

— Getting to Mariscal Mine in Big Bend National Park may not be easy. High-clearance vehicles with four-wheel-drive are required. When we did our first visit to this area in 2007, the ranger told us that he was not sure … Read More

— It is believed that on a clear day, one can see forever. You can see how that works if you do the hike to the South Rim of Chisos Mountains at Big Bend NP. I think I’ve done this … Read More

— If you have ever visited Big Bend NP and taken the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, you most likely have seen the shot above — except from the distance. This is the iconic Mule Ears Peak. However, you are only … Read More

— Countless times I have seen this view at Big Bend NP. The Window is undeniably Texas and Big Bend. Upon arriving at the Chisos Basin, one must make time to appreciate the beauty of each sunset with The Window … Read More

— A lot of photos are taken showing the Santa Elena Canyon and its massive walls as one approaches the canyon. It is, after all, an iconic scene from Big Bend NP. On the other hand, the view from inside … Read More

— No matter which way you go, when you drive any of Big Bend NP‘s roads you can always be certain that scenic views will be everywhere along the way. The shot above was taken about two years ago as … Read More