Big Bend National Park: Santa Elena Canyon
Paddle the Rio Grande through massive gorges on this exciting overnight. This 22-mile trip is easily done in 2 days.
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Big Bend National Park: South Rim, Chisos MountainsStay cool on a high-elevation hike with long-distance desert views. Big Bend National Park: South Rim LoopExplore one of the Lower 48's last remaining wild corners on this 11.6-mile loop from the High Chisos Mountains to the South Rim escarpment.
Big Bend National Park: Ernst TinajaExplore Big Bend backcountry on this easy 1.2-mile round-trip through a water-worn canyon to a desert watering hole surrounded by towering layers of rock. |
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Quick Fix: Big Bend National ParkScout for gold–and desert views–amid this Texas park's spray of late-fall foliage. May Close-to-Home HikesOur map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here. Adventure Guide: Big Bend National ParkTexas-sized solitude is practically guaranteed when you explore the high peaks and striking river canyons of this lightly visited wilderness. |
Best Backpacking In TexasOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Texas. Big Bend Birding In TexasThe best bird window coincides with the best hiking season in the Chihuahuan Desert. |
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Courtesy of National Park Service
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