Big Bend National Park, Texas - Splendid Isolation
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend.
A GEOLOGIC TREASURE
That portion of the earth's surface known as the Big Bend has often been described as a geologist's paradise. In part this is due to the sparse vegetation of the region, which allows the various strata to be easily observed and studied. The abundance, diversity and complexity of visible rock outcrops is staggering, especially to first-time observers. From 500 million year old rocks at Persimmon Gap to modern-day windblown sand dunes at Boquillas Canyon, geologic formations in Big Bend demonstrate amazingly diverse depositional styles over a vast interval of time.
BIRD WATCHING & HIKER'S PARADISE
Big Bend's location, near the 100th meridian in the middle of the continent and along a migration route, is ideal for bird diversity throughout the year. Northern species migrate here for the warm winter climate, while birds from the tropics range this far north to breed in the spring. One of Big Bend's highlights, the Colima warbler, is found exclusively in the United States in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park from April to September.
Big Bend is a hiker's bliss with more than 150 miles of fabulous trails in the largest expanse of roadless public lands in Texas. Elevations range from 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to 7,832 feet on Emory Peak in the Chisos Mountains. Elevation changes produce an exception variety of plants, animals, and scenic vistas.
Desert Hikes: Desert trails range from short, easy nature walks to multi-day treks marked only by rock cairns, if at all. Remote routes provide a wilderness adventure for experienced hikers where silence and solitude are key protected resources.
Mountain Hikes: Rising 7832' in elevation, the Chisos Mountains preserve a relict forest of oaks, pines, junipers, madrones, and Arizona cypress. There are about twenty miles of trails within the Chisos with excellent year-round hiking opportunities.
River Hikes: Dense stands of reeds and mesquite thickets line the river along much of the park boundary making human access difficult, but providing excellent habitat for wildlife. The best way to enjoy this area is from the river itself, but several short hikes provide access into river canyons or elsewhere along its banks.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Big Bend National Park offers nearly limitless opportunities for scenic driving, hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife observation, and stargazing. Additionally, the Rio Grande borders the park for 118 miles providing options for half-day floats to extended excursion by raft, canoe, or kayak.
Big Bend National Park is located in southwest Texas, a considerable distance from cities and transportation hubs. There is no public transportation to, or in Big Bend National Park. Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters) or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Distances between towns and services are considerable. The last major shopping areas (grocery and hardware stores) are Alpine, Fort Stockton, and Del Rio.
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West Texas on US 385: Big Bend National Park to Marathon, TX
This drive begins at the northern entrance station to Big Bend National Park (at Persimmon Gap), then heads north on US Highway 385, through the Border Patrol checkpoint, to Marathon, Texas.
Van Horn TX to Maverick Ranch RV Park | Lajitas TX | Big Bend State Park | S2 EP027
In this episode we travel from Southern Star RV Park in Van Horn, TX, to Maverick Ranch RV Park in Lajitas,TX. We go from Van Horn to Alpine and then south on Hwy 118 to Terlingua, TX. Frome there we will turn west on to Hwy170 to Lajitas, TX. From there we will travel up the Rio Grande road Hwy 170 towards Presidio,TX and back, stopping at Big Bend State Park visitor center on Hwy 170. The road has a lot of turns and climes and is very scenic. Great drive in anything but an RV unless it is a small RV.
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Big Bend National Park, TX 2010
This was an RV tour undertaken in February, 2010. The park is vast, encompassing more than 800,000 acres where 3 different ecosystems can be found -- desert, mountains and river. The Rio Grande with its 118 twisted miles traverses the southern boundary of the park making a big north then south bend which gave the park its name. It also serves as the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico. The park might look arid and barren but it supports a great variety of flora and fauna including javelinas, coyotes, deer, and mountain lions and black bears in the mountains. Different types of fir varying according to the altitude level can be found in the Chisos Mountains.
There is a great assortment of activities available in the park to make any tourist's visit memorable. The end of the video shows some Mexicans and their horses across the Rio Grande waiting for tourists to buy their wares consisting of sotol walking sticks and wire scorpions and figures. Two park rangers confiscated the illegal wares for disposal. The small village of Boquillas del Carmen is just across the river.
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DFN: 25 people with packs near Big Bend Desert, TX, UNITED STATES, 02.27.2018
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25 people with packs near Big Bend Desert, TX
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02.27.2018
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On February 27, 2018, an Air and Marine Operations unmanned aircraft system (UAS) captured footage of a group of 25 individuals with packs near Big Bend Desert, TX.
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Campers go hands-on during week-long search and rescue camp at Big Bend
Texas Mountain Trail - Terlingua to Lajitas
Great Ride form Junction FM118/RR170 (Terlingua) to Lajitas on my 1994 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Nostalgia. Road is part of the Texas Mountain Trail and continuous thru Big Bend Ranch State Park in the Chihuahuan Desert. Filming was on a GoPro Hero 3 Black.
Santa Elena Canyon - Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
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Santa Elena Canyon Big Bend National Park
Borders the western edge of Big Bend National Park.
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Museum of the Big Bend - REVIEWS - Best Big Bend History Museum in Alpine, TX
Reviewed: ★★★★★ Museum of the Big Bend is a top reviewed West Texas and Big Bend history museum in Texas. This video shows some of the excellent reviews and testimonials that have been offered by their happy visitors. (Real reviews by real visitors)
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BorderReport.com Tour | Border Patrol in Big Bend
The Border Patrol discusses challenges associated with monitoring migrants in Big Bend Nation Park.
El Paso to Alpine - Texas 13/13
Driving from El Paso to Alpine in Texas, on our way to Big Bend National Park. Taking I10 east goin on 90 east at Van Horn.
Left from in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona in the morning, did a hike through the Franklin Mountains and then drove on to Alpine.
Dates from November 2018.
Boquillas border crossing at Big Bend National Park
Boquillas border crossing: Row boat crossing at Boquillas from USA Texas to Mexico, Only border crossing at a national park
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Driving through a border patrol check station in Texas
Thunderstorm in Terlingua, Tx
I wanted to capture some beautiful sunset photos, and all the sudden thunderstorm popped up..I tried catching the lightning in a photo, but couldn't, so I switched to video. At the 35 second marker, you see lightning.
Big Bend trip, Del Rio border patrol
Terlingua cemetery
Terlingua (Ghost Town) is a mining district in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the Texas villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas,as well as the Mexican village of Santa Elena.
The Terlingua cemetery dates from the early 1900's when Terlingua became a flourishing mercury mining town. It served the district as the final resting place for residents and mine workers that succumbed to dangerous working conditions, gunfights and the influenza epidemic of 1918. Life was good, but could take harsh turns in the remote, untamed region known as the Big Bend.
The Terlingua cemetery is still used by the local community - evidenced by the newer graves. Each November 2, people gather there to celebrate the Day of the Dead and offer their respect to the departed.
Graves, Vultures, And Chupacabra Remains At The Lajitas Cemetery, Texas
Graves Vultures Chupacabra Remains At the Lajitas Cemetery Lajitas Texas
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BIG BEND, LIFE ON THE EDGE
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in the sublime southwestern sun, and the diversity of species is the best in the country. We’ve dedicated an entire show to one topic; Big Bend National Park.
The folks at Big Bend National Park, the National Park Service, and Great Divide Pictures were kind enough to let us share their film with you. Funding for this film was made possible by the Friends of Big Bend National Park and the National Park Service, through gifts from the Amon Carter Foundation, holders of the Big Bend License Plate, the Centennial Fund and other donors.
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Big Bend 05 Alpine to Marfa
Morning ride climaxes with an immigration bust in Marfa, Texas.
Thanksgiving in Big Bend NATIONAL PARK,TX 1
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