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Ross Maxwell amid wildflowers, 1978  

Did You Know?
Late summer rains from July to October often bring a wildflower bloom in the autumn. Ross Maxwell, first superintendent of Big Bend National Park, said of the season, "personally, I enjoy the fall flowers and the fall coloring the best."

Last Updated: April 04, 2009 at 10:01 EST