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Big Bend National ParkThe Chisos Mountains at sunset
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Big Bend National Park
Area Travel Information
 
Exiting Santa Elena Canyon at high water.
NPS/Eric Leonard
Exiting Santa Elena Canyon at high water.
 

The Big Bend region is a long way from the rest of Texas (or at least it seems that way). The websites listed below will help you learn more about the area and find out more about lodging dining and recreational opportunities outside of the park.

 
Visit Big Bend Dot Com
Visit Big Bend
Brewster County and Big Bend area information
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Alpine, Texas
Alpine, Texas
Chamber of Commerce site for Alpine, the largest community near the park.
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 Hiking Hot Springs Canyon
What to See and Do
Suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit
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Entrance to park landfill  

Did You Know?
Trash left behind by visitors is deposited into a landfill inside Big Bend National Park. An extensive recycling program sponsored by both the park and the park concessioner, Forever Resorts, Inc. works to cut down on the amount of trash deposited in this landfill.
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Last Updated: September 28, 2006 at 11:46 EST