Park Newspaper

The Big Bend Paisano Visitor Guide

The Official Visitor's Guide for
Big Bend National Park
and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Current Issue:The Big Bend Paisano 2025

 

The park visitor guide, The Paisano, is published by the National Park Service for the orientation and education of visitors to Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. You will find a wealth of information on visiting Big Bend, park activities, articles, and trip planning ideas.

This visitor guide is in PDF format. For best results, download the file to your computer before viewing or printing.

Get the current issue here

The Paisano V42 N1
2025

 

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  Ranger In Your Pocket!

  NPS App

  One app, every park at your fingertips. The NPS App offers tools to explore more than 400 national parks nationwide.

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  First trip to Big Bend?

  Suggested Itineraries

  Big Bend has lots to explore! Use these suggested itineraries to help get the most out of your visit.

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  Have a Plan!

  Advice for Busy Times.

  Planning on visiting Big Bend November through April? You're not alone! What you should know about visiting during the park's busiest time.

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  Just The Facts!

  Big Bend Fact Sheet

  How big? How many species? Statistics, Significance, and Purpose.