Activities include Bird Watching, Hiking, and Wildlife Viewing.
While at the fort, visitors can tour the ruins of Fort Bowie and view the exhibits inside the Visitor Center. Picnic facilities are located at the trailhead and the Visitor Center.
Did You Know?
Carter Peak (5,479'/1,670m), in the middle of the Window, is named for Amon Carter. Carter was instrumental in the movement to establish Big Bend as a national park. Through his Fort Worth newspaper the general public learned of the scenic qualities of the Big Bend.