Tag Archives: Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park Closes To All Visitors Out Of Coronavirus Concern
By Carlos Morales At the entrances to Big Bend National Park, visitors will now be met with barricades, signs and park rangers telling them the sprawling 800,000-acre park is now closed to the public. Big Bend National Park is temporarily … Continue reading
Big Bend National Park Announces New Closures In Response To Coronavirus
By Carlos Morales This post was updated on March 22 with new closures at Big Bend National Park In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials at Big Bend National Park have announced a new round of … Continue reading
A Big Bend Trail Makes Outside Magazine’s Top 25 List For Accessibility
By Joy Diaz, Texas Standard When planning a trip to a national park, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the ‘Best Of’ lists out there. But Emily Pennington, a journalist and travel writer with Outside Magazine, noticed something was missing … Continue reading
Study Considers Impacts Climate Change Might Have On Water Source In Big Bend National Park
By Carlos Morales Officials at Big Bend National Park are weighing the impacts climate change could have on the sole source of water for the Chisos Basin lodge and camping area — one of the most popular visitor destinations within … Continue reading
Brad Kelley’s 420,000 Acre Ranch Is For Sale In Brewster County
By Sally Beauvais What may be the largest contiguous ranch currently for sale in the U.S. is on the market in Far West Texas. The property, a topographically diverse expanse of land located south of the town of Marathon, clocks … Continue reading
Beginning In 2020, Big Bend National Park To Increase Camping Fees And Change Camping Reservations
By Carlos Morales Starting in January, Big Bend National Park officials will make changes to the park’s camping reservation system and will increase its camping fees. On Jan. 15, the number of campsites available to visitors looking to plan a … Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service Will Issue Big Bend Themed Stamp In 2020
By Becky Fogel, Texas Standard, Texas Public Radio and Marfa Public Radio An iconic corner of Big Bend National Park will soon be featured on U.S. Priority Mail stamps. The stamp art highlights the Rio Grande as it flows through … Continue reading
A 49-Year-Old Man Dies After Backpacking In Big Bend National Park
By Mitch Borden Over the weekend, a hiker in Big Bend National Park died of an apparent heart attack while exploring the park with friends, according to park officials.
After Six Months, Visitor Services Return To Castolon District In Big Bend National Park
By Carlos Morales The historic Castolon district has visitor services once again, nearly six months after a wildfire scorched through hundreds of acres in this remote corner of Big Bend National Park. The area has been closed off to traffic … Continue reading
Big Bend National Park To Consider Increasing Fees And Changing Camping Reservations
By Carlos Morales Big Bend National Park officials have put forward a proposal that would significantly change the park’s camping reservation system and increase camping fees. When it comes to reservations, the changes would make a larger number of campings … Continue reading