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...
There is no better way to see Big Bend than from the back of a horse. Horse rides as short as one hour in length are available right outside Big Bend National Park in Study Butte. For the more adventurous trips from 3 hours to multi-day camping trips are available in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Local Outfitters offer rides from two hours to several days in length. There is no better way to see Big Bend than from the back of a horse.
 Big Bend Stables, On TX 118, just south of the junction of TX 170 and TX 118. 1-800-887-4331 or local 371-3064  Â
Lajitas Stables, TX 170, 3 miles west of Lajitas in Big Bend Ranch State Park 1-800-887-4331 or local 371-3064
Equestrian Center at Lajitas Resort and Spa, TX 170 approx 17 miles west of junction TX 170 and TX 118,432-424-5190 Â Â Â
Some operators may stable horses overnight for those who bring their own. Big Bend National Park has limited facilities for private horses inside the park, check out Horse Rules for the latest info.
Laughing Horse Retreat sits on 217 stunning acres just off of Highway 118 near Terlingua. 3 bedrooms, 3 beds a nice porch along with horse corrals as well as 20 acre fenced for folks who want to bring their own horses to Big Bend. 855-224-4236 Â
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3 Dreamy Days in Big Bend, Texas
Candelilla House Big Bend Holiday Hotel Craggy canyons tower over the mighty Rio Grande in west Texas, separating the United States from Mexico. The Big Bend area of Texas offers a blissful coexistence of mountain terrain and desert plains. Entire mesas covered with...

Hiking Trails for Young Children in Big Bend National Park

By Belle Peña-Lancaster Planning a trip to the Big Bend Region with children in tote can be a bit intimidating. The road wear you incur while traveling just to get to the Brewster County line is unavoidable, however it’s completely worth it. From one family to another...

Zipline
The Lajitas Zipline is a unique zipline course that offers a boutique experience and variety of tour options with something for everyone. It has 3 different tours. For the folks that would like to try out ziplining for the first time but are a little hesitant to push...

Visit Boquillas
Boquillas is a small village in Mexico that sits on the Eastern side of Big Bend National Park. The community features an international port of entry to cross the Rio Grande. The crossing is open from 9:00am until 4:00pm from Wednesday through Sunday for their Winter...

Motorcycles
Motorcycles are very popular in Big Bend. The winding mountain highways, amazing vistas and low traffic are a perfect combination for motorcycles of all descriptions. The extensive back roads in the area offer loads of challenging fun for the dual sport crowd. Above...

Birding Hot Spots
Several locations in and around Big Bend National Park offer excellent birdwatching in a variety of habitats. Rio Grande Village, Big Bend National Park - Always one of the best locations in the area. Any time of year delivers interesting and exciting birding for all...
