Big Bend National Park

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Spring is a special time to spend in the national parks. During this season the temperatures are starting to get warmer and life returns to the area. Wildlife comes out of hibernation becomes more active as spring begins to bloom in the parks. Most parks begin to reopen during the spring after limited access during …

What is your first thought when I say Texas? Is it oil and gas derricks as fair as the eye can see or a rolling plain occupied by cattle and dotted with small towns? Those images are correct when you think of east Texas. Head out to West Texas between the border of Mexico and …

There is no shortage of hiking trails in the National Parks.  There are more than 21,000 miles of hiking trail spread across 419 National Park Service Units.  Some hikes are short boardwalks and others are long-distance hiking trails   There is a park and trail for every hiking skill level.  Not every hiker wants to head …

Big Bend National Park is a hidden gem along the United States / Mexico border. This massive park is a diverse mix of desert, mountains, and rivers. It is a geological wonder that charts the movements of tectonic plates like no other national park. The park is home to the tail ends of both the …

Fall is a wonderful time to spend in the national parks. The weather is slowly changing from the heat of summer to the cool of winter. I always feel like the parks come back to life. The wildlife is more active with their last-minute winter preparations. This year’s babies are starting to find their place …

Looking for 2021’s Best National Parks to Visit? 2019 is almost upon us.  It is time to start thinking about your national park adventures for the next year.  With 418 National Park Service units to choose from, there are a lot of options.  They range from massive parks that are several million acres to small …