What to See

There is more to Big Bend than can be seen in a lifetime. Big Bend National Park is the main destination, and together with neighboring Big Bend Ranch State Park, there are a million acres of spectacular vistas, shadowy canyons, and rugged desert mountains that visitors explore by road, river, and trail. We have listed only a few of the many fascinating scenic wonders and attractions in the area.

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Colorado Canyon PDF Print E-mail

Colorado Canyon, in Big Bend Ranch State Park, is the most accessible of the area's major river canyons, and offers vehicle accessible views of the river as well as a choice of short float trips.

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Rio Grande Canyons PDF Print E-mail

The Rio Grande is a continental river which forms the border between Mexico and the US and gives the Big Bend and the state of Texas their distinct shapes.

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Boquillas Canyon PDF Print E-mail

Boquillas Canyon is the longest and deepest canyon in Big Bend National Park. The vertical relief from nearby Pico del Carmen, to river level is over 7,000 feet, somewhat deeper than the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

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Big Bend State Park PDF Print E-mail

Big Bend Ranch State Park, although just west of Big Bend National Park, offers a completely different experience with rugged volcanic landscapes and many opportunities for backcountry solitude

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Big Bend National Park PDF Print E-mail

Big Bend National Park is the highlight attraction of the entire region. It is at the same time an 1100 square mile playground and classroom. The 800,000-acre national park contains three basic habitats: river, desert, and mountains.

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