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Big Bend National Park
Plan A Field Trip

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Self Guided
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Third and fourth graders explore the beaver pond at Rio Grande Village
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Third and fourth graders explore the beaver pond at Rio Grande Village
 

The vibrant, dynamic Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem of the Big Bend provides the perfrect outdoor classroom for field studies.  Teachers have several options for bringinig students for a visit to the park.  Self-guided touring is the most common way for school groups to explore the park.

Entrance to the park is free for groups from a formal accredited educational institution. 
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 Hiking Hot Springs Canyon
What to See and Do
Suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit
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Will you survive the sun?
Survive the Sun
What you need to know about heat safety
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Chisos Mountains seen from the presidio ruins  

Did You Know?
According to legend those who search for the Lost Mine in Big Bend National Park, must stand in the chapel doorway of the old Presidio de San Vicente on Easter morning and look toward the Chisos Mountains. The spot where the sun's rays first light the peaks is the hidden doorway to the lost mine.
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Last Updated: August 13, 2006 at 16:25 EST