What to Do

Big Bend offers many exciting activities, from simply sightseeing in the family car and enjoying the amenities of a comfortable lodge, to hard-core wilderness adventures, and everything in between. People visit Big Bend to hike, camp, ride horses, paddle the river, pedal bicycles, ride motorcycles, look for wildlife, look for nightlife, and to get a life. Some work hard at it, others let professionals do the heavy lifting. A small community of experienced outfitters and activity providers arrange excursions of all descriptions, as well as provide good local information for visitors in general.

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6 Great Family Activities in Big Bend PDF Print E-mail

Big Bend offers many activities for your family, from sightseeing and hiking to river running and birding. You can choose from comfortable lodging and eateries to outback wilderness adventures. Many activities can be done at a leisurely pace, and others can be done with the aid of fully trained guides and professionals.

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Local Transport PDF Print E-mail

Getting around Big Bend can be a complicated affair. National Park Headquarters is over 4 hours drive from the nearest commercial airport, and two hours from the train station in Alpine. Backpackers, hikers, and river runners often need help moving their vehicles and equipment from the beginning of their route to the other end.

 

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Vehicle Tours PDF Print E-mail

Backroad Vehicle Trips are offered both on public land and on private land, where access is strictly limited. Vehicles utilized range from 15 passenger vans to passenger jeeps with canopies.

 

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Chisos shop PDF Print E-mail

The Chisos Basin has what you need to enjoy your time in the mountains plus gifts for those left behind

 

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Hiking Trails PDF Print E-mail

Hiking one of the many improved trails in the Big Bend is a great way to see some beautiful country and get some healthy exercise. There are trails for every skill level from easy and short to long and tough.

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