Big Bend hosts record visitation in 2021
The wide-open spaces of west Texas lured a record 581,000 recreational visits to remote Big Bend in 2021. These numbers reflect a 25% increase since 2019 (464,000), the last year the park was completely open, and a 49% increase since 2016 (390,000). Once relatively unknown, the Big Bend area continues to see a significant increase in visitation, and the COVID-19 pandemic has
sanmarcosrecord.comBig Bend for the Rest of Us
The fully accessible, shaded exhibit and picnic area display fossils from prehistoric times, many unearthed in the Big Bend area. I learned of the different creatures that thrived during the times when Big Bend was a shallow sea, then a coastal plain, a forested region, and its current arid environment. “There’s a magic to Big Bend,” remarks Tom VandenBerg, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services for the park. Big Bend National Park isn’t just for a physically fit few, but for everyone to enjoy, no matter what age or ability. With a little planning, you can experience a large part of what Big Bend has to offer.
texashighways.comMulti-agency rescue in Big Bend National Park – The Big Bend Sentinel
By Big Bend SentinelALPINE — United States Border Patrol and its entities along with multiple local agencies under a unified command led by the National Park Service, rescued a lost hiker in Big Bend National Park. Late in the afternoon of September 27, 2021, the National Park Service received information that a female hiker was overdue in Big Bend National Park. She was then flown by a Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas. “The coordinated actions of all agencies involved led to the successful rescue of a lost hiker,” said Big Bend Sector Chief Sean L. McGoffin. We appreciate the close working partnerships in the Big Bend region.”Big Bend Sector and the National Park Service remind everyone to remain vigilant, keep in contact with the other members of their party, and prepare for environmental changes when hiking.
bigbendsentinel.com49 undocumented immigrants detained in RV near Big Bend – The Big Bend Sentinel
Brewster County –– Late Monday night, deputies with the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office detained 49 undocumented immigrants inside an RV on Highway 118 near the Big Bend National Park entrance after conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle.
bigbendsentinel.comBackcountry campsites, overnight floating on Rio Grande reopen at Big Bend National Park
The Big Bend National Park is expanding its campsite options and recreational offerings after they were forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Rio Grande will be available for overnight river trips, both commercial and private, too. The Chisos Basin Lodge and Restaurant, park visitor centers, Rio Grande Village campground, the Cottonwood campground and the Rio Grande Village RV campground remain closed at this time. Big Bend National Park's phased re-opening continues. The next stage will occur on Tuesday, September... Posted by Big Bend National Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2020Read also:
Big Bend National Park reopens to the public in a limited capacity
Brewster County, Texas – Big Bend National Park is reopening to the public, but it’s only at a limited capacity for day use only. The park announced that all paved roads will be open except those in the Rio Grande Village, Castolon and the Santa Elena Canyon areas. 9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopenedCampgrounds, campsites, the Chisos Basin Lodge & Restaurant, areas for river use, backcountry trails, the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry and all unpaved roads except in Dug Out Wells will remain closed at this time. Big Bend National Park announced a temporary closure back on July 1 after a positive case of COVID-19 in the park residential community. Take ultimate Texas waterfall road tripThe park is located in Brewster County, which falls under a mandatory mask order in public places along with group size restrictions.
Getting Out: At a Time of Social Distancing, People Look to Nature
As far as we know, the outdoors is relatively safe for all of us, said Jeanette Honermann, a San Antonio local director of community outreach for outdoor retailer REI. The Citys nearly 70 miles of paved greenway trails remain open. Most of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments 89 state parks, natural areas, and other public lands also remain open for visitors. The department also on Thursday closed Pedernales Falls State Park, Buescher State Park, Devils Sinkhole State Natural Area, Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site, and Fort Leaton State Historic Site. Some parks, including the West Texas oasis of Balmorhea State Park, remain closed for maintenance issues.
therivardreport.com$320 million Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National Park
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas – Brewster Ranches is a massive 420,000-acre ranch on the north side of Big Bend National Park and it’s currently on sale for $320 million. Rio Texico is a 117,000-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $86 million. Dove Mountain is a 196,000-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $150 million. Horse Mountain is a 34,124-acre cattle and hunting ranch listed around $28 million. YE Mesa is a 52,022-acre mountain ranch listed around $40 million.