November 06, 2009
Temporary Phone Problems
The park is working to resolve a phone issue.
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
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
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.
