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Mouth of the Pecos River Closed.
Currently the confluence of the Pecos and Rio Grande is closed because of the low water. It is not safe to enter that part of the river. Up river travel of the Pecos River is still open to boaters.
For Kids
Marie Malo Junior Rangers at Amistad Become an Amistad Junior Ranger! Stop by the Visitor Information Center on Hwy 90W to receive your free Junior Ranger Book filled with fun and educational activities. Complete the appropriate number of pages and do a hands-on activity to earn your Amistad Junior Ranger badge and patch. Junior Ranger Day You can also earn your badge and patch while attending Junior Ranger Day activities at Diablo East on Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:30 am--1:30 pm. Ranger-led nature hikes, compass orienteering, tent setup, archeology demonstrations, flintknapping water safety, outdoor ladder ball and casting for live catfish in a special tank are just some of the exciting events. For more information, call Education Specialist Lisa Evans at (830)775-7491 x3223. Archeology Fair Every October, on a very special Saturday, the Whitehead Museum in Del Rio, Texas becomes host to a magical event. History comes to life! You can step back in time to enjoy the old lifeways. Make adobe bricks. See cavalry and the Camel Corps. Roll corn into corn meal on a stone. Create cordage and painted pebbles similar to what the Ancient People of the Pecos Region made thousands of years ago. These and many more exciting activities await you! Call Education Specialist Lisa Evans at (830)775-7491 x223 for more information. 
Amistad Junior Ranger Patch designed by Jack Johnson
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Did You Know?
Monarch butterflies migrate through Amistad National Recreation Area in the fall, often roosting in trees by the thousands. More...