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Members of the 14th U.S. Cavalry at Glenn Springs, 1916.
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Members of the 14th U.S. Cavalry pose in front of the W.K. Ellis home at Glenn Springs, 1916.
 

New regulations regarding the allowance of certain loaded firearms in national parks was passed by the US Congress in May, 2009.

 

The law will not go into effect until February 22, 2010.

 

Until that time, the current law regarding firearms at Big Bend is that all firearms be broken down, unloaded, and stored or properly cased. This regulation supercedes Texas State concealed carry firearm permits.
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A lone hiker at the top of the Lost Mine Trail  

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The Lost Mine Trail is a popular dayhike in the Chisos Mountains on Big Bend National Park. A 4.8 mile roundtrip, the trail ascends 1,100 feet to a spectacular view to the south; on clear days you can see the Rio Grande and mountains in Mexico.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2009 at 19:23 EST