— 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

— As we prepare for our next trip to Big Bend NP in a few days, I’m revisiting some of the locations we saw last year. We were at the park in September 2018 and saw a different park. Everything … Read More

— Just a year ago we were at Big Bend NP celebrating our 25th anniversary. With recent heavy rains having taken place at the park, we found the park blooming in colors with all sorts of wildflowers and lush green … Read More

— Canoeing the Rio Grande at Big Bend NP was beyond our expectations. We started early in the morning at the entrance of the Santa Elena Canyon. Our outfitter had the canoes ready to go, or at least we thought … Read More

— When we went rafting in the Rio Grande in Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend NP), we spent a day exploring the sites along the river. After our lunch break, it was time to do a little hike in an … Read More

— With the diversity of scenes in Big Bend NP, it is not surprising that areas such as Tuff Canyon are not widely seen in photos of the park. There are lookout points from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Road, and … Read More

— Ernst Tinaja has to be one of the most intriguing hikes and sites at Big Bend NP. It seems that no matter how many times I have done this hike — and once even biked there! — there is … Read More

— On June 12, 2019, Big Bend NP celebrated its 75th anniversary. Protecting over 450 bird species and 1,200 plant species, the park also encompasses the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the USA. No matter which entrance … Read More

— When rafting or canoeing the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP, one has a couple of options depending on the river water volume. Of course, the Santa Elena Canyon rafting/canoeing trip is more famous. A second option is using … Read More

— The trail leading to the Window at Big Bend NP is one of the most popular trails in the park. The moderate hike is approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km) round trip. There is quite a bit of elevation gain, … Read More