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Big Bend National Park
Snow Days in Big Bend
A snowbear
NPS/Tom VandenBerg
Snow Bear at the Lost Mine Trailhead
A wintertime snowfall in the Big bend is a rare thing; a gift, as it were. While not totally unusual, snowfalls occur at most once or twice in an average winter, usually at elevations from 3,500' and up.

Since most visitors never get to experience snow in the Big Bend firsthand, the photographs on this page provide a glimpse into a Big Bend that few people see. 

 
The Old Ore Road at sunset  

Did You Know?
Big Bend National Park contains 136 miles of primitive dirt roads. These roads provide access to remote portions of the park, including roadside campsites and hiking trails
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Last Updated: April 04, 2009 at 10:04 EST