Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...
“Secluded Big Bend”
By India Wilson
The last frontier was not heard of much until writers and photographers started searching for other places to get stories and new photo material to share with magazines and newspapers.
It took a few years but the word got out about a place hidden away in the thirsty desert and rugged ghost mountains. Old Mexico was it’s closest neighbor.
I came out this way back in 1983. A friend told me about a place – I had never heard of it and I am a born Texan! I had always liked wide open places. Give me a painted sky, a place to breath and lots of sunshine. So I packed up and headed this way. I was so tired of the city racket and wanted some peace in my life, so I took that leap of faith. Best decision I ever made.
Very early that May Morning driving to my new place to live, I took Hwy.170 to Lajitas, Texas.
Lajitas peak was showing off all it’s red boulders and rocks as the sun danced on its carpet of dusty red. Old Mexico was straight ahead with massive dark blue mountains that stood with pride against the golden pink clouds ascending with cloaks of ruffled colors. The mighty Rio Grande was just about 3 miles away.
The warm sun was coming up fast over the cascade of painted mountains. It took my breath away. A strange feeling overcame me as I gazed at all that endless rugged beauty, thinking – this is where I will be living. It was like I was coming home, finally ….such a strange peacefulness embraced me. Suddenly, tears trickled down my cheeks.
Author: Edison
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Chisos Basin to remain open in Big Bend National Park. 🙌
With construction plans on hold, the previously anticipated closures will no longer take place, which means that winding road into the mountains will stay open and ready to welcome visitors.
Those who know, know: when summer heat settles over the desert, the Chisos Basin answers with fresh breezes, cooler temps and shaded trails.
Visit nps.gov for more information.
We love Big Bend Country for its wide-open beauty, rich culture, outdoor access, and the communities that call this region home.
Visit Big Bend aligns with the Brewster County Commissioners Court resolution expressing concern over a proposed physical border wall in the Big Bend region and supporting solutions that protect the land, the visitor experience, and the long-term well-being of this place. Full resolution at the link in bio.
We love this land. 💜✌️
Photo by @marcusc_photo
A little current, big canyon walls, and a shoreline snack break whenever you feel like it, that’s a Rio Grande adventure in Big Bend National Park. If your week has been loud, consider this your reminder to trade the to-do list for a paddle. Wear your PFD, bring plenty of water, and don’t forget sunscreen. We’ll provide the slower pace! Wonderful shot by @marcusc_photo
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More Big Bend National Park through the eyes of @goodmorningamerica!
Full piece linked in bio.
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Really exciting news: Michael Strahan’s Big Bend adventure aired on Good Morning America this morning, and it’s a love letter to two of our favorite things: pitch-black night skies and a canoe trip through Santa Elena Canyon.
Check out the first @goodmorningamerica piece about our stunning dark skies here where photographer @tonymaples gives @michaelstrahan a front row seat to the Milky Way. Full piece linked in bio!
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Out here, even the horses know how to take their time.
Photo by @marcusc_photo
Out here, the places that last usually aren’t trying to impress anyone. Chili Pepper Cafe is humble, local, and exactly what it claims to be, made-in-house Mexican food done right. Huevos a la Mexicana, beans that deserve their own fan club, and service with some real personality.
If you’re rolling through and ready to eat, start here.
@backpackermag put Lost Mine Trail on “Hike of the Week.” We won’t argue with that.
This is one of those Big Bend walks that starts out polite and ends with you standing very still, looking a long way into the Chisos, remembering you are small and lucky.
If you go, start early, parking is limited, carry more water than you think you need, and leave it better than you found it. Then come back and tell us what the view had to say.
Link to Backpacker article in bio.
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