• Sierra del Carmen

    Big Bend

    National Park Texas

For Kids

Children explore Big Bend on a guided hike
Children explore Big Bend on a ranger-guided hike.
NPS/Eric Leonard
 

Explore Big Bend!
Big Bend National Park offers many opportunities for children. This unique desert region provides opportunities for exploration. To make the most of your visit, complete a junior ranger activity booklet to earn a badge or patch!

Discover Big Bend
There are many online resources for learning about Big Bend National Park and the National Park Service. If you are writing a school report, or just want to learn more about your parks, visit the History & Culture, Nature & Science, and Plan Your Visit sections of this website.

  • Be a WebRanger Be a WebRanger

    On-line activities that explore national parks! Read More

  • What can kids do here? What can kids do here?

    Suggestions on how to make the most of your visit with kids. Read More

  • Be a Big Bend Junior Ranger Be a Big Bend Junior Ranger

    Through activities, games, and puzzles, have fun and learn about Big Bend! Read More

Did You Know?

Woody Guthrie

American folk singer Woody Guthrie spent a short time in the Big Bend region in 1921 and briefly searched for the legendary "lost mine" in the Chisos Mountains. More...