February 02, 2012
23rd Annual Pioneer Reunion
23rd Annual Pioneer Reunion, Saturday, February 4, 2012
November 06, 2011
River Cleanup Day
Waterway Cleanup Offers a Chance to Enjoy and Improve Local Environment
November 04, 2011
Fee Free Weekend
Fee Free Weekend at Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis NHS for Veteran's Day, November 11-13 2011
August 22, 2011
National Public Lands Day 2011
National Public Lands Day in Big Bend National Park
August 16, 2011
Chisos Backpacking and Window Trail Open
Big Bend National Park Re-Opens High Chisos Backpacking Campsites and Window Trail Access
August 15, 2011
Burro Mesa Fire Contained
Burro Mesa Fire Contained
August 12, 2011
Backcountry Roads and Campsites Re-Opened
Backcountry Roads and Campsites Re-Opened
June 21, 2011
June Fatality in Big Bend National Park
Wednesday morning, June 15, 2011, a Big Bend National Park employee was flagged down by three illegal immigrants asking for help at the Tornillo Creek bridge near Rio Grande Village.
June 08, 2011
Temporary Backcountry Road and Campsite Closures
As part of an upcoming rock crushing and surfacing project in Big Bend National Park, a few backcountry roads will be closed in the near future.
May 15, 2011
Partial Closure on Old Maverick Road
Partial Closure of Old Maverick Road Over the Next Several Weeks
April 29, 2011
Proposal to Construct Visitor Contact Station, Establish Port of Entry at Boquillas Crossing
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT VISITOR CONTACT STATION,
ESTABLISH PORT OF ENTRY AT BOQUILLAS CROSSING
April 27, 2011
Fatality in Big Bend National Park
Fatality in Big Bend National Park
April 14, 2011
Chisos Backpacking Closure
Big Bend National Park Temporarily Closes High Chisos Backpacking Campsites Due to Extreme Fire Danger.
February 28, 2011
Proposal To Develop Multi-Use Biking Trail
Big Bend National Park seeks public comment on proposal to develop muti-use mountain biking trail
February 18, 2011
Proposal to Replace Boot Cabin
Big Bend National Park seeks comment on proposal to replace boot cabin
February 18, 2011
Proposal To Open Boquillas Crossing
Big Bend National Park seeks comment on proposal to open Boquillas Crossing, establish port of entry
January 31, 2011
Peregrine closures for 2011
Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for Peregrine falcons in 2011.
December 20, 2010
Agencies Partner to Conserve Big Bend Region
Three agencies within the Department of the Interior, along with the TX Parks and Wildlife Department, signed a Memorandum of Understanding this fall, establishing the Big Bend Conservation Cooperative.
December 06, 2010
Dedication of Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Boardwalk
Big Bend NP Superintendent Willliam Wellman formally dedicated the new Rio Grande Village Nature Trail boardwalk with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
November 12, 2010
Opening of rebuilt Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Boardwalk
To recognize and celebrate the efforts of the many employees who worked on the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Boardwalk, a ribbon cutting is scheduled for November 30 at 10:30am
October 29, 2010
Fee Free Day for Veterans Day at Big Bend and Fort Davis
Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis National Historic Site will observe Veterans Day with a fee free day on Thursday, November 11. The normal park entrance fee will be waived for the day.
October 22, 2010
Pavement work continues in the Chisos Basin Campground until mid-November
The Chisos Basin Campground is currently undergoing pavement improvement work. The campground will be closed through mid-November.
October 22, 2010
Waterway Cleanup
Rivers and Streams
October 18, 2010
Emory Peak Trail Reroute Complete
Big Bend National Park's trail crew has completed a project to reroute the Emory Peak Trail withing the Chisos Mountains.
October 18, 2010
Management ignited fires
Big Bend National Park began igniting a series of small managed fires to study fire techniques in the Chisos Basin.
October 05, 2010
Chisos Basin Road Closure
Chisos Basin Road will be closed on October 25th from 9am to 3pm for pavement preservation work.
September 20, 2010
Park hosts public meeting to discuss binational cooperation
Park hosts public meeting to discuss binational cooperation between Big Bend National Park and Mexican protected areas.
September 20, 2010
Fee Free Day for National Public Lands Day
Fee Free Day at Big Bend National Park for National Public Lands Day September 25th
September 16, 2010
New Park Orientation Film Becomes Reality
New park orientation film becomes a reality with matching funds from Friends of Big Bend NP and a Park Partnership grant of $100,000.
August 31, 2010
Fatality in the Park
Visitor passes away in the park due to an underlying medical condition, possibly brought on by hiking in the desert in hot weather.
August 31, 2010
Ride For Trails In 2010
Join the park on the 2010 Ride For Trails this October!
August 29, 2010
Big Bend 75th Anniversary Post Office Stamp
Post Office offering a special anniversary cancellation stamp.
May 28, 2010
Managed fire at Sublett Farm
rming District to be managed for the benefit of the resources in the park.
May 10, 2010
Border Patrol Housing
Ground has been broken for new Border Patrol housing in the park.
March 16, 2010
Chisos Basin LED Lighting
Superintendent Wellman introduces the new LED lighting system in the Chisos Basin in this short video.
December 18, 2009
Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Reopens
A final segment of the Rio Grande Village nature trail is still being repaired but the birding platform in the wetland is open. The rest of the trail can be accessed by a detour.
November 16, 2009
Partners Combine Efforts for Night Sky Project
Big Bend partners support of the night sky initiative.
August 24, 2009
Phase II of the night sky-friendly lighting project
Phase II of the project will be the Chisos Basin developed area, interior lighting improvements to the Panther Junction visitor center exhibits, and the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center exhibits.
August 14, 2009
Ecosystem protection on both sides of the US/Mexico Border
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Mexican Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Juan Elvira to Strengthen Conservation Cooperation in Big Bend Area of the U.S. - Mexico Border
August 09, 2009
Mining and Environmental Impact Teacher's Workshop
Teachers workshop held October 7-9, 2009.
August 08, 2009
America's Best Idea - The National Parks
America's Best Idea, the PBS series from Ken Burns premieres September 27th on PBS.
July 28, 2009
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
New Department of Homeland Security identification requirements for border crossings including float trips on the Rio Grande.
July 13, 2009
New Lighting to Protect the Night Sky
New, more efficient lighting installed at various locations in the park thanks to donations from park partners.
July 06, 2009
Fee Free Weekends
Fees will be waived three weekends during the summer of 2009.
June 22, 2009
Charcoal Ban at the Chisos Basin Campground Lifted
The spring charcoal ban in the Chisos Basin Campground has ended.
June 22, 2009
Monsoon Rainstorms and Road Conditions
Expect changing road conditions during the monsoon season due to occassional washouts. Please check the Daily Report for updated road closures and special vehicle requirements.
June 15, 2009
Fatality in the park
Illegal immigrant succumbs to severe desert heat.
May 24, 2009
Rio Grande level higher than normal into early June
A short term increase in river flow from the Luis Leon reservoir will effect the depth of the Rio Grande in the park.
May 17, 2009
Comments requested for replacement of Chisos Basin Wastewater Plant
No abstract supplied.
April 16, 2009
Bear Activity in the Chisos
Bear activity in the high Chisos Mountains
March 05, 2009
Trail Closure - Peregrine falcons are nesting
Information about trail and campsite closures in the High Chisos for the nesting Peregrine falcons. Southeast rim trail and campsites will reopen June 1st.
February 15, 2009
Public Comments Requested For Proposed Regulations
2009 Special Park Regulations open for public comment. New rules include clarification on carrying concealed weapons, limits on camping, and permits for large groups. Comment period open through March 16, 2009.
January 31, 2009
2008 Rio Grande Flood
Information about the September flooding along the Rio Grande from Tropical Storm Lowell.
December 10, 2008
Final Bird Count of 2008 - Dec 28-29
Join other birders for this two day event at Big Bend.
December 07, 2008
Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Release
Silvery minnows have been released into the Rio Grande to reintroduce them to their native habitat. It has been 50 years since silvery minnows inhabited this portion of the Rio Grande.
November 24, 2008
Life Lost at Big Bend National Park
Fatality at Rio Grande Village.
September 27, 2008
Fee Free Day 2008
Free park entry Sept. 27-28, 2008 in honor of our volunteers and Public Lands Day.
September 27, 2008
National Public Lands Day
Each year the park celebrates National Publics Lands Day. Read the press release for our events in 2008 and join us here in 2009.
August 20, 2008
Seeking public comment on new waste treatment station
The comment period has now closed.
August 19, 2008
Environmental Assessment for bikes
The comment period has now closed.
August 08, 2008
2008 Park Contruction Environmental Assessment
The comment period has now closed
June 11, 2008
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Big Bend National Park plans to start prescribed fire operations the week of June 9, 2008, if environmental factors such as wind, temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture levels are favorable.
June 11, 2008
Unidentified Body Found in Big Bend National Park
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, Big Bend National Park authorities received a visitor report of a body off the side of the Old Ore Road.
May 07, 2008
Newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center opens at Big Bend National Park
No abstract supplied.
April 21, 2008
Park Volunteers Nationally Recognized With Take Pride in America Awards
Forty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park’s Volunteer Award Dinner on March 31, 2008.
April 07, 2008
Dedication to be held for the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park
No abstract supplied.
February 25, 2008
Big Bend National Park Seeks Comments on Construction of Walking Trail at Dorgan/Sublett Historic Site
No abstract supplied.
February 25, 2008
Visitor Center Construction to Continue Through Spring Break
No abstract supplied.
February 15, 2008
National Guard Backcountry Roadwork Repair Continuing at Big Bend National Park
No abstract supplied.
February 03, 2008
Dedication of Peregrine Falcon Statue at Big Bend National Park
Dedication of a life-sized, bronze peregrine falcon sculpture will be held February 15 starting at 5:00 PM at the Basin Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park.
January 23, 2008
Big Bend National Park Superintendent's 2008 Compendium Public Review and Comment Period
The annual review and comment period for the Superintendent’s compendium is now underway, with comments required to be received by February 19, 2008.
January 11, 2008
Park volunteers nationally recognized with Presidential Service Awards
Thirty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park’s Volunteer Awards Dinner on January 8, 2008.
January 11, 2008
Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for peregrine falcons
Big Bend National Park will again close certain areas to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites from February 1 through May 31.
January 07, 2008
National Guard to Assist Big Bend National Park with Backcountry Road Repairs
No abstract supplied.
