June 22, 2009
Charcoal Ban at the Chisos Basin Campground Lifted
The spring charcoal ban in the Chisos Basin Campground has ended.
May 17, 2009
Comments requested for replacement of Chisos Basin Wastewater Plant
Big Bend National Park proposes to replace the existing wastewater treatment plant that serves the Chisos Basin development. The project is to ensure sewage treatment that meets public health and environmental protection standards and requirements.
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
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.
September 27, 2008
Fee Free Day 2008
Free park entry Sept. 27-28, 2008 in honor of our volunteers and Public Lands Day.
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
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.
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.
May 07, 2008
Newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center opens at Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park dedicated the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center, located at the park’s main headquarters in Panther Junction, on May 1st at 3:00 PM. About 250 people ranging from school-aged to long-time Big Bend advocates were on hand to help celebrate.
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
Big Bend National Park will be dedicating the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center, located at the park’s main headquarters in Panther Junction, on May 1st at 3:00 PM. The public is both invited and welcomed to help celebrate this important park milestone.
February 25, 2008
Visitor Center Construction to Continue Through Spring Break
Each year March brings many things to Big Bend National Park: wildflowers, cactus blooms, mild temperatures, and spring break visitors. The busiest Spring Break timeframe this year will likely be March 8 - 22, when many of the Texas public schools and universities are on vacation; the following week will also see increased visitation from other regions.
February 25, 2008
Big Bend National Park Seeks Comments on Construction of Walking Trail at Dorgan/Sublett Historic Site
Big Bend National Park, is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a ½-mile walking trail to allow visitors to see and learn about the historic Dorgan and Sublett farm site, located near the Rio Grande between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon. The proposal is contained in a Draft Environmental Assessment that is available for public review and comment.
February 15, 2008
National Guard Backcountry Roadwork Repair Continuing at Big Bend National Park
A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people is continuing their 60 day commitment in Big Bend National Park towards repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol. Repairs began the week of January 7th and will continue until early March.
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
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 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 07, 2008
National Guard to Assist Big Bend National Park with Backcountry Road Repairs
A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people will spend 60 days in Big Bend National Park repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol.
