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Big Bend National Park
Environmental Factors
 
Sunset through The Window
Dr. William B. Winborn
Sunset through The Window
 
There is a certain something that pulls us to places like Big Bend National Park.  Whether it is viewing your first night sky, experiencing a float down the river, enjoying a scenic overlook, or simply being here, memories of Big Bend and its environment are oftentimes the strongest.

Unfortunately a number of issues are negatively affecting many of these special experiences.  In the coming years, we hope that interest from the visiting public and concern for the longterm stability of park resources will shape how this park is managed.

BRAVO study
Air Quality in Big Bend
Learn more about recent studies into air quality issues in the Big Bend.
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Big Bend bluebonnets in bloom  

Did You Know?
Mid-February through mid-April is the best time to see wildflowers in the desert, and some wildflowers bloom throughout the summer in the mountains, but you can find something blooming almost any time of the year. Every year is different, depending on rainfall levels.

Last Updated: March 04, 2007 at 08:44 EST