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Big Bend National ParkTortuga Mountain, as seen through the branches of a tree on the South Rim
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Big Bend National Park
Frequently Asked Questions

Most of the questions visitors ask in Big Bend fall into one of several categories. The following pages list some of the questions most often asked of park employees divided by subject:

Questions about camping/lodging and park facilities
Questions about things to do in the park 
Questions about details about the park
Questions about weather
Questions about park resources and wildlife
Questions about the backcountry and backcountry use


 
Big Bend National Park fact sheet

Big Bend Fact Sheet [175kb PDF file]
Updated annually, this brochure includes a variety of overview information and statistics related to Big Bend National Park.

Hot Springs store & post office, 1930s  

Did You Know?
J. O. Langford's development of the Hot Spring along the Rio Grande established the first resort area in the Big Bend region. From 1909-1913 and 1927-1942 the Langford family operated the Hot Spring and forged an unique border community.
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Last Updated: January 24, 2007 at 18:12 EST