Four Wheel Drive access hikes: Ernst Tinaja Trail
Be sure to explore all your National Park has to offer! Put Ernst Tinaja Trail on the list of must-see hikes!
Big Bend Outdoors Safety Tips
Welcome to the Big Bend! We want you to feel prepared and confident while you explore the vast wild lands of Brewster County! Here are some handy outdoors tips!
Joe Nick’s Big Bend Top Ten
Visit Big Bend asked Joe Nick Patoski, prolific Texas author, to do a Top Ten for visitors headed to the faraway part of the state Patowski affectionately dubbed "Texas of the Imagination."
The Lost Mine Trail Experience: Low Barrier To Entry, High Pay Out
Follow Tom Roush on the Lost Mine Trail: "I can’t speak highly enough of this hike. The investment versus the reward is very favorable to the hiker. There were many kids on the trail and at the top, so it’s easy and safe enough for tiny tikes."
Bird’s-eye view of Big Bend
Aerial flights give a bird's-eye view of the Big Bend.
Visiting Big Bend Family Style!
by Tori Martin, Trippin Yogis
When you’re looking for a place to get away, disconnect, escape into nature, there’s no better place than Big Bend! As we spend time here, I can’t help but notice the contrasts all around us. The landscape is harsh, yet breathtaking. The border between the US and Mexico is there, yet invisible, […]
Big Bend…and Chill
By Cactus Jane
There’s no better way to begin – or especially end – a vacation in the Big Bend, than with the pampering luxuries at Agave Spa in Lajitas.
The itty-bitty parlor is housed on the grounds of Lajitas Golf Resort, right next to a delicious bakery. It’s a cozy, intimate setting, and can accommodate three […]
Time Travel Road Trip
By Cactus Jane
One of the most relaxing things to do out here is take in the scenic drives. Cruising from village to village on long highways and county roads creates a zen-like joy. There’s something satisfying about racking up the miles with nothing but mountains and range land in view.
In the Big Bend, there’s hardly […]
A River Worthy Of Its Name
The Rio Grande is a diminutive creek compared to the world’s mightiest rivers. The Amazon, the Nile, the Mississippi make no claims to greatness in their name, but the Rio Grande does have a few attributes that allow it to justify its lofty moniker.
Marathon’s “WestFest” is the Best Fest!
It's a casual atmosphere of fun and food at West Fest every year where cabrito rules but there are also brisket, ribs, salsa and dessert competitions plus so much more.
Coming Home
One time I had opened a book about America’s national parks to a page showing a steep canyon. A muddy river flowed out of it, and at its edge, on a rocky beach, sat a cowboy on a horse. The text spoke of jagged mountains, sheer canyons, and hundred-mile vistas. Without knowing anything more, I longed to go there. The page header read: Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Going to Boquillas!
You never know what might happen in Boquillas. Sometimes, the plan is as simple as crossing the border for lunch at Falcon’s Restaurant. But there is more to do than just eat and drink in town. If you’re up for exploring less traveled options, you will find there are friendly people willing to help you experience other places and delicacies of Boquillas.
Visiting Big Bend
When you’re looking for a place to get away, disconnect, escape into nature, there’s no better place than Big Bend!