Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park includes more than 800,000 acres in southwest Texas. It is located in one of the most sparsely populated areas of the country. It includes mountain, desert, and river environments. An hour’s drive can take you from the banks of the Rio Grande to a mountain basin nearly a mile high. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States. The wide range in altitude from 1800 feet to over 7000 feet contributes to diversity in plant and animal life.

Winters are normally mild but below freezing temperatures can occur. The diversity of Big Bend offers something for just about everyone. To really experience the park, you should get out on foot and enjoy some of the more than 200 miles of trails.
 
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