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Terlingua’s tourist season has started. Here’s why and how you can help conserve water on your visit.
Read full article: Terlingua’s tourist season has started. Here’s why and how you can help conserve water on your visit.It’s unclear how much water resides underneath this booming West Texas tourist haven. That makes conservation critical.
Texas buys two ranches near the border, including a huge property next to Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Texas buys two ranches near the border, including a huge property next to Big Bend National ParkA Starr County property was purchased to build border wall, while Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state has many options for a sprawling ranch in West Texas.
Entry to Big Bend, Padre Island National Seashore and other national parks will be free on these days in 2024
Read full article: Entry to Big Bend, Padre Island National Seashore and other national parks will be free on these days in 2024The National Park Service has announced the days when visitors can get into dozens of national parks for free in the new year.
Portions of Big Bend National Park will be closed in October due to removal of non-native sheep
Read full article: Portions of Big Bend National Park will be closed in October due to removal of non-native sheepThe National Park Service will close sections of the Big Bend National Park in October due to the aerial shootings of non-native aoudad (barbary sheep).
UT Health fellowship program trains doctors to respond to heat-related emergencies at parks, trails
Read full article: UT Health fellowship program trains doctors to respond to heat-related emergencies at parks, trailsThe Wilderness and Survival Medicine Fellowship in Texas at UT Health San Antonio — the first fellowship of its kind in Texas — is training doctors to respond to heat-related emergencies at parks and on trails.
Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National ParkBrewster Ranches, a massive 420,000-acre ranch on the north side of Big Bend National Park, is on sale for a big discount compared to its original list price.
Father crashes car, dies after stepson fatally collapses at Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Father crashes car, dies after stepson fatally collapses at Big Bend National ParkA father was killed in a car crash while attempting to get help for his stepson, who collapsed and died at Big Bend National Park Friday afternoon, according to a press release.
Sections of Big Bend National Park will remain closed this week
Read full article: Sections of Big Bend National Park will remain closed this weekA portion of the Big Bend National Park will be closed this week so biologists and staff can apply a herbicide to kill non-native plants, according to the National Park Service.
6+ inches of snow reported at Big Bend National Park; officials warn against traveling
Read full article: 6+ inches of snow reported at Big Bend National Park; officials warn against travelingBig Bend National Park is typically busy with hikers during spring break but on Saturday morning, it was filled with snow.
Big Bend National Park listed on Nat Geo’s list of ‘25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023′
Read full article: Big Bend National Park listed on Nat Geo’s list of ‘25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023′A Texas treasure has made its way to a list of top international spots to visit next year.
Big Bend National Park closes trail ‘until further notice’ due to significant bear activity
Read full article: Big Bend National Park closes trail ‘until further notice’ due to significant bear activityThe Window Trail in the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park is closed to public use until further notice.
Father, 9-year-old daughter who were missing in Big Bend National Park found ‘alive and well’
Read full article: Father, 9-year-old daughter who were missing in Big Bend National Park found ‘alive and well’A Fort Stockton man and his 9-year-old daughter are believed to be missing in Big Bend National Park, according to authorities.
Prehistoric petroglyphs permanently damaged by vandals at Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Prehistoric petroglyphs permanently damaged by vandals at Big Bend National ParkOfficials with the Big Bend National Park said vandals destroyed ancient art with graffiti over the holidays — and most of the damage can’t be undone.
Acid-shooting ‘land lobsters’ live in Texas and are being spotted more after recent rains
Read full article: Acid-shooting ‘land lobsters’ live in Texas and are being spotted more after recent rainsBig Bend National Park shared what might be a nightmare-inducing photo for some people on social media last week.
Texas plan to reduce haze in national parks wouldn’t require any new limits on pollution
Read full article: Texas plan to reduce haze in national parks wouldn’t require any new limits on pollutionFederal agencies that manage national parks said Texas overestimated the cost of new emission regulations and failed to address their concerns in its analysis.
Fire burns more than 850 acres in Big Bend National Park, may have started near popular campsite
Read full article: Fire burns more than 850 acres in Big Bend National Park, may have started near popular campsiteA fire at Big Bend National Park that has burned for nearly a week has grown to at least 863 acres.
Backcountry campsites, overnight floating on Rio Grande reopen at Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Backcountry campsites, overnight floating on Rio Grande reopen at Big Bend National ParkThe Big Bend National Park is expanding its campsite options and recreational offerings after they were forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Rio Grande will be available for overnight river trips, both commercial and private, too. The Chisos Basin Lodge and Restaurant, park visitor centers, Rio Grande Village campground, the Cottonwood campground and the Rio Grande Village RV campground remain closed at this time. Big Bend National Park's phased re-opening continues. The next stage will occur on Tuesday, September... Posted by Big Bend National Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2020Read also:
Big Bend National Park reopens to the public in a limited capacity
Read full article: Big Bend National Park reopens to the public in a limited capacityBrewster County, Texas – Big Bend National Park is reopening to the public, but it’s only at a limited capacity for day use only. The park announced that all paved roads will be open except those in the Rio Grande Village, Castolon and the Santa Elena Canyon areas. 9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopenedCampgrounds, campsites, the Chisos Basin Lodge & Restaurant, areas for river use, backcountry trails, the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry and all unpaved roads except in Dug Out Wells will remain closed at this time. Big Bend National Park announced a temporary closure back on July 1 after a positive case of COVID-19 in the park residential community. Take ultimate Texas waterfall road tripThe park is located in Brewster County, which falls under a mandatory mask order in public places along with group size restrictions.
$320 million Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National Park
Read full article: $320 million Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National ParkBREWSTER COUNTY, Texas – Brewster Ranches is a massive 420,000-acre ranch on the north side of Big Bend National Park and it’s currently on sale for $320 million. Rio Texico is a 117,000-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $86 million. Dove Mountain is a 196,000-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $150 million. Horse Mountain is a 34,124-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $28 million. YE Mesa is a 52,022-acre mountain ranch listed around $40 million.