VisitBigBend - Lodging, Food, Activities, and Driving Directions for the Big Bend Region of Texas
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Photo Galleries - Big Bend is a photographers dream, with grand vistas and a wide variety of landscapes

Getting Here

Getting Here

Getting here can be half the fun, but not if you don't plan well. Big Bend is one of the most remote areas of the lower 48 states. Because of this, it can be hard to visit, unless

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Big Bend Blog

Big Bend Blog

Get the latest updates, events and news right here on the Visit Big Bend Blog. Our blog is the best source of news for all fo the happenings in and around Big Bend.

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Trails and Wildlife
What´s an Unmanned Crossing?
The Softer Side of Big Bend
Where to Stay?
New Maps of Big Bend
Don’t Waste a Drop
How to Be a Camel

Activities

Activities

Big Bend offers many exciting activities, from simply sightseeing in the family car and enjoying the amenities of a comfortable lodge, to hard-core wild

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The Big Bend is named for the vast curve of the Rio Grande in remote southwest Texas. It is a wildly beautiful natural region, with a complex and fascinating history. Over one million acres of public land including Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park offer hiking, camping, river running, horse riding, mountain bicycling, jeep touring and abundant sightseeing opportunities on paved and improved roads. Accommodations run the range from convenient and comfortable to resort luxury.

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A few remarkable communities near Big Bend National Park: Marathon, Terlingua and Study Butte, Terlingua Ghost Town, and Lajitas, offer services, amenities, and entertainment. A variety of guided outdoor activities are available. Big Bend is a diverse region with endless possibilities for adventure and discovery.

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