Vernon Bailey Mountain

— 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

South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)

— Morning or afternoon hours, the views from the Lost Mine Trail are always breathtaking all the way along the trail. You can see the Window, Casa Grande as well as Juniper Canyon and the South Rim, as in this … Read More

The Window – from Lost Mine Trail

The Window, as seen from Lost Mine Trail (Big Bend National Park, Texas) – A moderate hike, the Lost Mine Trail offers beautiful views of Big Bend National Park. If you do not have time to do the South Rim … Read More

Elephant Tusk

Elephant Tusk (Big Bend National Park, Texas) An impressive hike to the South Rim in Big Bend can allow visitors to see Mexico on a clear day. However, a much easier and shorter hike, Lost Mine Trail offers similar views … Read More