Big Bend National Park Attractions
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Big Bend National Park
Established: 1935
Big Bend National Park is in south-western Texas, on the frontier with Mexico, round the great bend in the Rio Grande from which it takes its name. Lying at altitudes of between 1870 ft and 7875 ft, it is made up of three different zones: the valley of the Rio Grande, the desolate landscape of the Chihuan Desert and the Chisos Mountains. Thanks to its great extent and to its range of altitudes it is home to over 400 species of birds, including the golden eagle and the roadrunner, and over 1100 species of plants - a paradise for nature lovers.
The park is open throughout the year. The best months for a visit are March and April. In summer it is often extremely hot. Visitors should fill up with gas before driving to Big Bend: there are only two filling stations in the park, both closing at 5 p.m. There are only 74 hotel rooms in the park and these are often fully booked a year in advance, so prior reservation is essential.
Established: 1935
Big Bend National Park is in south-western Texas, on the frontier with Mexico, round the great bend in the Rio Grande from which it takes its name. Lying at altitudes of between 1870 ft and 7875 ft, it is made up of three different zones: the valley of the Rio Grande, the desolate landscape of the Chihuan Desert and the Chisos Mountains. Thanks to its great extent and to its range of altitudes it is home to over 400 species of birds, including the golden eagle and the roadrunner, and over 1100 species of plants - a paradise for nature lovers.
The park is open throughout the year. The best months for a visit are March and April. In summer it is often extremely hot. Visitors should fill up with gas before driving to Big Bend: there are only two filling stations in the park, both closing at 5 p.m. There are only 74 hotel rooms in the park and these are often fully booked a year in advance, so prior reservation is essential.
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Address:
Big Bend National Park, Box 129, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, United States
Phone: 1 (432) 477-2251, Fax: 1 (432) 477-1175
Phone: 1 (432) 477-2251, Fax: 1 (432) 477-1175
Tips: Admission cost for 7 days.
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Building in Big Bend National Park.
Old structures in Big Bend National Park.
Historic building in Big Bend National Park.
Landscape of Big Bend National Park.
The Sierra Del Carmen at sunset as seen from Big Bend National Park.
