Big Bend 4th of July Parades
Celebrate the 4th in Big Bend country! Have fun at the 4th of July parades in Marathon and Terlingua!
West Fest Cabrito Cook Off
Marathon, Texas West Fest Cabrito Cook Off brings competitive cooking and crafts to Post Park to raise funds for Marathon Volunteer Fire Department each year!
Marathon Quilt and Craft Show
The Marathon Quilt and Craft Show is a long-running, free event held one Saturday each year at the Community Center in Marathon, usually in September.
New Moon Nights in Marathon
Come to Big Bend for great night skies! Marathon's New Moon Fest celebrates dark starry nights with educational talks, star parties, tacos, music, and more!
Big Bend’s Oasis at Post Park in Marathon, TX
Post Park is a wellspring in the Big Bend region. Enjoy a picnic under shade trees near a spring-fed pond at this beautiful park the next time you're in Marathon!
Critters of Big Bend
In Big Bend, you’ll find wildlife crossing the land, birds and bats flying high above, constellation critters dotting the night sky, and fossil creatures buried deep below! Enjoy Big Bend wildlife on your next visit!
5 Reasons You Need to Experience Summer Nights in Big Bend
From spectacular stargazing to amazing sunset horseback rides, these are the top reasons you need to experience Big Bend's magical summer evenings.
Camping in Big Bend Backcountry
One family fulfills a longtime dream of backcountry camping in Big Bend National Park!
Cool it Big Bend style
A visit to Big Bend during the summer time can cast a hot spell on visitors! You'll want to keep coming back if you consider these tips for travel!
Big Bend 5-day Itinerary
Follow Ann on a 5-day roundtrip to Big Bend from Houston, Texas, where she shares great photo stops and a time table for visiting some of Big Bend National Park's top sights.
Chisos Basin Pinnacles Trail
Paul and Marsha Weaver documented their stay in the Big Bend in many blog posts. Here, they share wonderful views and insights from Pinnacles Trail in Big Bend National park.
J.O. Langford’s Hot Springs: A Very Brief History
Consider the recent history of the hot springs and the story of how they became national park property for only $10. Be sure to make your way down that pleasant path for a soak on your next visit!
Zipline
The Lajitas Zipline is a unique zipline course that offers a boutique experience and variety of tour options with something for everyone.