Terlingua Trading Company & Book Store
The Trading Company boasts an extraordinary inventory of southwestern U. S. and Mexican influenced gifts and collectibles, including an outstanding book and map section. Open 10:00am – 9:00pm almost always.
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Burr Rabbit Curios
Is in the Chisos Mining Company office. It is a classic souvenir shop, neat stuff for not much money. They feature a selection of rocks and fossils, along with kitschy memorabilia. No Santa Fe styled art, or pricey cowboy chic. Located in Chisos Mining Company Motel. Highway 170, Study Butte.
Many Stones
Fine jewelry hand crafted by the proprietor, stained glass, precious and semi- precious stones, mineral specimens and eclectic surprises. Open most of the time. Highway 118, just south of the junction of 170 and 118.
Terlingua Gallery
Terlingua Gallery’s new space is now open – located on highway 118 at Bee Mountain, just a mile north of the junctions of Hwy 118 and Farm Rd. 170, in Terlingua Texas. Terlingua Gallery first opened by painter Bonnie Wunderlich in 2000 and was located at the “Y” junction of 118 & 170 for 3 […]
Evans Gallery
James Evans is a keen observer of the Big Bend, which is reflected in his fine B&W photography. The gallery also displays original works by other southwestern artists. Across the tracks, Ave. D and South 1st St.
Pena Colorado Park
This hidden little spring fed pond, surrounded by Cottonwood trees is another bird magnet in the dry desert. Just a few miles south of Marathon this peaceful little county park provides birders with lots of Vermilion Flycatchers, Golden-fronted Woodpeckers, Lesser Goldfinches, Black Phoebes, Cactus Wrens and lots of other activity.
Sam Nail Ranch
A nicely shaded low desert oasis off the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. An old windmill that is allowed to continue to pump water keeps pecan trees, Mexican persimmon, fig, and a wide variety of native plants alive at this abandoned old ranch site. These in turn provide shelter for a great variety of birds. Varied bunting, […]
Desert Sports
Desert Sports specializes in mountain biking and river running in both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Our dedicated staff has a special interest in exploring and sharing this corner of Texas in the Chihuahuan Desert. As one of Big Bend’s smallest outfitters, we can give your trip the special attention […]
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park offers outdoor recreation for the truly adventurous. This remote park features rugged mountains, steep canyons, amazing views, unparalleled night skies, and solitude in a high desert setting. The park stretches along the Rio Grande in far west Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border. Things to Do Visitors can hike, mountain-bike, backpack, […]
Rio Aviation Inc
Retired National Park Ranger and pilot Marcos Paredes has founded Rio Aviation to show folks a bird’s eye view of Big Bend. From the air, you view the unobstructed geology of this amazing region, and can imagine the powerful process that made and continue to shape our planet. Rio Aviation is licensed to conduct […]
DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ
DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ features some of the best Brisket, Ribs, Turkey Breast, Pulled Pork and Sausage in Brewster County.
Fossil Knob Ridge
The ultra-modern vacation rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge are contemporary homes built from recycled shipping containers nestled into the side of a hill facing the beautiful Chisos Mountains. Yes, you read that right. These vacation rental homes are constructed from big metal boxes that were originally used for transporting cargo across the globe on trains […]
Buzzard’s Roost
The Buzzard’s Roost Tipis are located just across the street from the Terlingua Ghost Town and just minutes from Big Bend National Park. Each tipi features, queen or full sized bed and linens, mini refrigerator,coffee station, and fire pit. Enjoy your privacy, quiet nights under the milky way and the breathtaking sunrise over the Chisos! […]