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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Big Bend National ParkCholla and the red rocks in Blue Creek Canyon
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Big Bend National Park
Historic Photos
Loaded ore bucket on aerial tramway, 1919
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Loaded ore bucket on aerial tramway, 1919
 
Big Bend's rich history is revealed by a wealth of historic photographs. Covering both the period prior to the establishment of the park in 1944 and the evolution of the park in the years after, these galleries provide an opportunity to glimpse the past.
Desolate desert graves  

Did You Know?
Today, Big Bend National Park hosts more than 300,000 visitors a year, but its land and climate can still be unyielding to the uninitiated. Be prepared for the unexpected. Remember, Big Bend is still a wild land and you are on nature's terms here.
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Last Updated: March 28, 2009 at 18:26 EST