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Big Bend National ParkThe Chisos Basin and Casa Grande Peak as seen from Laguna Pass
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Big Bend National Park
Stories
 
members of the International Park Commission pose in volcanic badlands near Castolon, 1936.
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Members of the International Park Commission pose in volcanic badlands near Castolon, 1936.
 
Big Bend, with its long and rich cultural history, is home to many stories, tales and legends. While almost all the stories told contain some degree of truth and authenticity many of the tales and legends from the region are probability more fiction then fact.

Human history in this harsh desert environment is a complex blend of cultures, boundaries, and the limits of economic and personal adventures.

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Entrance sign
Talk like a local
Learn how Big Bend place names are properly pronounced.
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1957 Ford with Park Sign attached
Texas' Gift to the Nation
Learn more about how Big Bend was established.
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Soldiers near Boquillas, 1941  

Did You Know?
In 1942 soldiers from Fort Bliss installed a machine-gun emplacement along the Rio Grande pointed at Boquillas, Mexico. This was done due to fears over border security and a possible Japanese invasion through Mexico.

Last Updated: July 30, 2009 at 12:58 EST