This feed provides the latest news, updates, and web content from Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/ Big Bend National Park; U.S. National Park Service http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:55 -0500 eric_leonard@nps.gov (Eric Leonard) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:24 -0500 eric_leonard@nps.gov (Eric Leonard) FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.nps.gov/bibe/photosmultimedia/upload/rss-header.jpg http://www.nps.gov/bibe/ National Park Service Arrowhead 144 46 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080418 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:24 -0500 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080411a Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:56:44 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080411 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:18:42 -0500 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080409b Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:03:41 -0500 Big Bend National Park will be dedicating the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center, located at the park’s main headquarters in Panther Junction, on May 1st at 3:00 PM. The public is both invited and welcomed to help celebrate this important park milestone. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-09.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080409 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:23:28 -0500 Summary report for March 2008, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080406b Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:44:47 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080406a Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:43:03 -0500 Informational page on soundscapes and noise pollutions in the Big Bend. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/soundscape.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080327c Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:20 -0500 Informational page on night sky resources in the Big Bend. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/lightscape.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080327b Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:18 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080327a Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:18:40 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080322 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:08:25 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080314 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:32:10 -0500 Summary report for Winter 2008, listing rare birds reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bird-sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080313 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:33:45 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080307 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:44:59 -0600 Summary report for February 2008, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080305 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:36:04 -0600 Information about the spring blooming season including updates provided by the park botanist. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bibe-blooms.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080301b Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:43:38 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080301a Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:42:36 -0600 Each year March brings many things to Big Bend National Park: wildflowers, cactus blooms, mild temperatures, and spring break visitors. The busiest Spring Break timeframe this year will likely be March 8 - 22, when many of the Texas public schools and universities are on vacation; the following week will also see increased visitation from other regions. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-08.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080227b Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:22:52 -0600 The National Park Service (NPS), Big Bend National Park (Park), is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a ½-mile walking trail to allow visitors to see and learn about the historic Dorgan and Sublett farm site, located near the Rio Grande between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-07.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080227a Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:22:51 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080222 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:41:38 -0600 Information about the spring blooming season including updates provided by the park botanist. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bibe-blooms.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080220 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:09:43 -0600 A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people is continuing their 60 day commitment in Big Bend National Park towards repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-06.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080217b Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:03:11 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080217a Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:38:25 -0600 Updated annually, this brochure includes a variety of overview information and statistics related to Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/BIBE-facts-2008.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080208c Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:06:36 -0600 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080208b Fri, 8 Feb 2008 13:59:07 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080208a Fri, 8 Feb 2008 13:58:58 -0600 Information about the spring blooming season including updates provided by the park botanist. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bibe-blooms.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080207b Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:12:51 -0600 Summary report for January 2008, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080207 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:08:56 -0600 The National Park Service proposes that the Christmas Mountains be added to Big Bend National Park and managed as a backcountry area of the national park. [77kb PDF file] http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/upload/Christmas-Mountains_Proposal.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080205 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:04:22 -0600 Dedication of a life-sized, bronze peregrine falcon sculpture will be held February 15 starting at 5:00 PM at the Basin Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park. The visitor center is located in the Chisos Mountains which are in the center of the park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-05.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080203 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:37:50 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080201 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:37:57 -0600 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080128c Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:14:43 -0600 The annual review and comment period for the Superintendent’s compendium is now underway, with comments required to be received by February 19, 2008. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-04.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080128b Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:07:56 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080128a Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:07:26 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080119 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:09:45 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080112c Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:52:19 -0600 Big Bend National Park will again close certain areas to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites from February 1 through May 31. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-03.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20080112b Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:52:11 -0600 Thirty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park’s Volunteer Awards Dinner on January 8, 2008. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-02.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20080112a Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:52:10 -0600 Digest file includes all news releases issued by the park in 2007. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/xmas-bird-counts.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080109d0b Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:49:24 -0600 Added a link to a 1981 research report on the Carmen Mountains white-tailed deer. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/olb_researchdocs.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080110 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:55:09 -0600 Digest file includes all news releases issued by the park in 2007. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/oldnews.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080109d Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:58:15 -0600 A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people will spend 60 days in Big Bend National Park repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2008-01.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20080109c Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:07:35 -0600 Updated pricing information for concession-operated camping at Rio Grande Village. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080109b Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:06:38 -0600 Updated pricing information for concession-operated camping at Rio Grande Village. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/rgv_hookups.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080109a Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:03:57 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center operation has moved to the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. Please follow the signed path around the west side of the building to reach the temporary office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080105 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:49:01 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. NOTE: The Panther Junction Visitor Center will close on Saturday, January 5 at 4:00 PM. We are moving our operation into the Panther Junction Auditorium in preparation for renovation of the center. We will reopen Sunday, January 6 at 8:00 AM in the temporary visitor center. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071228 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:07:40 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071221 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:38:59 -0600 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071220 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:53:02 -0600 Each year, park visitors bring in things that they think are important and want to "show a ranger" what they found. Each year, some well-intentioned visitor will "clean up a trash pile" and deposit it on our doorstep. The question continues to arise whether or not piles of rusty tin cans and broken bottles are important artifacts. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/is_trash_history.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071219 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:15:21 -0600 Big Bend National Park will close the Panther Junction Visitor Center and open a temporary facility on January 6, 2008. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-17.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20071214c Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:43:53 -0600 Updated photographs showing progress on the expansion; added date of the closure of the Panther Junction Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/pjvc-expansion.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071014b Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:39:53 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071214a Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:29:37 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071207c Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:10:42 -0600 Summary report for the fall 2007 birding season in the park; listing rare birds sightings. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bird-sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071207b Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:05:39 -0600 Posted new Backcountry Campsite booklet for the High Chisos area. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/chisoscamps.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071207a Thu, 6 Dec 2007 16:27:57 -0600 Big Bend National Park will hold it's annual Christmas Bird count on December 28 and 29 this year; come for one or both days, bring binoculars, field guides, water and snacks, and join the fun! http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-16.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20071205i Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:15:54 -0600 Page updated to new hours for the Panther Junction post office. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/postoffice.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205h Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:42:04 -0600 Page updated to include recent changes to horse-use backcountry campsites; this site is no longer open to horses. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps_gh.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205g Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:56:46 -0600 Page updated to include recent changes to horse-use backcountry campsites. A corral is now available here for horses. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps_hd.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205f Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:56:45 -0600 Page updated to include recent changes to horse-use backcountry campsites. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bc_horses.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205e Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:56:40 -0600 Page updated to include recent changes to horse-use backcountry campsites. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/stock_use.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205d Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:49:16 -0600 Summary report for December 2007, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20080102 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:55:04 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071205b Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:37:13 -0600 Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River ornaments are prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of Holiday in the National Parks. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-15.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20071205a Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:14:30 -0600 The National Park Service proposes to construct a ½-mile walking trail for visitor access to the Dorgan and Sublett historic sites near the Rio Grande River between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. The trail would provide interpretation of the Rancho Estelle Historic District, which is important to communicating Park farming and ranching history. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-14.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov Big Bend National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Dorgan-Sublett Trail BIBE-20071128 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:59:27 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071123 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:28:47 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071117 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:13:19 -0600 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071109b Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:08:43 -0600 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071109a Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:03:05 -0600 The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to use a beetle from Asia to help reduce infestations of saltcedar, also known as tamarisk. The proposal is contained in a Draft Environmental Assessment that is available for public review and comment. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/tammy-beetle_ea.htm BIBE-20071104 Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:30:37 -0600 Operating hours for all Forever Resorts facilities in Big Bend National Park, effective November 1, 2007. These hours are subject to change without notice. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bbr_hours.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071102c Fri, 2 Nov 2007 21:38:32 -0500 New links for additional river level information added http://www.nps.gov/bibe/daily_report.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071102b Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:50:34 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-2007102702a Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:49:49 -0500 Big Bend National Park is seeking public comment on a proposal to use a beetle from Asia to help reduce infestations of saltcedar, also known as tamarisk. The proposal is contained in a Draft Environmental Assessment that is available for public review and comment. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-13.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071031 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:49:12 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071027 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:22:07 -0500 Big Bend's "busy" season is generally from November through April. However, the park is often full to capacity for six weeks each year: Thanksgiving week, Christmas/New Years, and the Spring Break season during the middle weeks of March. These extra-busy periods can often be frustrating to visitors, as lodging and camping both in the park and outside of it are often fully booked. In order to maximize your visit, it is best to plan ahead and have alternatives. The information on this page is intended to help you plan ahead for a trip to Big Bend at one of these busy times. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/peakperiods.htm BIBE-20071026a Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:55:54 -0500 New basic park map; updated for 2007, showing all campgrounds, backcountry road sites, trails, and facilities. New developed area maps for Rio Grande Village and the Chisos Basin. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/maps.htm BIBE-20071019b Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:02:48 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071019a Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:39:39 -0500 This 16 page newspaper is filled with valuable information and interesting articles written by Big Bend's naturalist division. The park newspaper is in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader for proper viewing and printing. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/newspaper.htm BIBE-20071017c Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:35:06 -0500 Big Bend National Park, in partnership with Big Bend Natural History Association and the Friends of Big Bend National Park, has begun construction to rehabilitate and improve the park’s main visitor center at Panther Junction. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-12.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071017b Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:33:09 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071017a Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:32:30 -0500 Summary report for September, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071006 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 15:18:30 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20071005 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 19:30:38 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070928 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:08:12 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070921 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:29:47 -0500 At long last construction has begun on the Panther Junction Visitor Center expansion! This page includes photographs, current status and other information on the project. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/pjvc-expansion.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070920 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:24:07 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070914b Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:16:20 -0500 The Chisos Mountains Basin, located in the center of Big Bend National Park, has received over twenty inches of rainfall for the calendar year. This is the second time since 1992, and the first since 2003, that rainfall in the Chisos Basin has eclipsed the twenty-inch mark. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-11.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070914 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:04:04 -0500 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-09122007 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:42:28 -0500 Schedule of ranger-guided walks, talks and evening programs. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/program_schedule.pdf Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:20:57 -0500 Summary report for August, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070905 Wed, 5 Sep 2007 14:47:11 -0500 Learn more about cattle brands used in the park in the mid-1940s.. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/branded.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070901 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 10:38:39 -0500 Big Bend National Park’s project to construct a picnic facility and trailhead for access to a proposed multi-use trail is one of 201 proposals National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced at a press conference in Yosemite National Park today to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the NPS. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-10.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070824 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:21:45 -0500 Learn more about park specific plans for the National Park Service Centennial Initiative program. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/centennial_initiative.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070823b Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:34:52 -0500 Learn more about park specific plans for the National Park Service Centennial Initiative program. http://www.nps.gov/rigr/parkmgmt/centennial_initiative.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070823a Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:34:50 -0500 Information regarding the annual environmental education workshop held in Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/forteachers/professionaldevelopment.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070822 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:17:22 -0500 Summary report for the last three months, listing rare birds reported by park visitors and staff. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bird-sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-08112007 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:46:46 -0500 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-08102007 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:37:53 -0500 Summary report for July, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070808 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:03:54 -0500 Overview information for laws and policies regarding Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070801 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:00:42 -0500 View visitation statistics for the last five years, including the current year. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/visit_stats.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:01:30 -0500 Learn more about Lady Bird Johnson's visit to Big Bend National Park in 1966. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/lady_bird.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070714a Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:25:12 -0500 Big Bend National Park plans to start prescribed fire operations the week of July 9, 2007, if environmental factors such as wind, temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture levels are favorable. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-09.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070707 Sat, 7 Jul 2007 09:16:50 -0500 The National Park Service at Big Bend National Park is proposing a major trail realignment of the existing Emory Peak trail in the high Chisos Mountains. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-08.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070315 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:32:36 -0500 The National Park Service is proposing to introduce biocontrol insects (Diorhabda elongata.) to control saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), an exotic invasive plant, in Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-06.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070604b Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:32:35 -0500 The National Park Service is proposing to introduce biocontrol insects (Diorhabda elongata.) to control saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), an exotic invasive plant, in Big Bend National Park. The public is invited to provide input on this project proposal at two meetings. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-07.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070604a Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:32:34 -0500 The Chisos Mountains Lodge now has an ATM for visitor use in their lobby. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/banking.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070614 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:01:53 -0500 Quarterly sightings reports for rare bird sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bird-sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bird-sightings.htm Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:50:26 -0500 Summary report for May, listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:07:52 -0500 Big Bend National Park ends temporarily closures and restrictions on the use of certain park lands to protect and monitor nesting peregrine falcons. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bc_camping-closures.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070601b Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:11:46 -0500 Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) on this project posted to website. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parkmgmt/emorypk-trail.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070601a Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:10:00 -0500 Selected quicktime panoramic images of various Big bend environments. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/photosmultimedia/panoramas.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070527a Sun, 27 May 2007 07:57:02 -0500 Operating hours for concession facilities in Big Bend National Park, effective May 1, 2007. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bbr_hours.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070419a Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:44:57 -0500 Added two new items dating from 1957/58. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/olb-historic_docs.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070324a Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:20:31 -0500 The National Park Service at Big Bend National Park is proposing a major trail realignment of the existing Emory Peak trail in the high Chisos Mountains. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-05.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070309b Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:10:06 -0600 Summary reports for February 2007 listing bear and mountain lion sightings reported by park visitors. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/sightings.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070307a Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:44:59 -0600 Campsite description and photographs changed to reflect adjustments in advance of a nearby campsite being established. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps_ta.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070222b Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:25:29 -0600 Information regarding the seasonal blooming of wildflowers and cactus. Find out what's blooming now! http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/bibe-blooms.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070216b Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:14:46 -0600 Poem written by the first field Park Ranger to serve in Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/historyculture/a_rangers_lament.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070216a Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:12:38 -0600 Updated annually, this brochure includes a variety of overview information and statistics related to Big Bend National Park. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/upload/BIBE-facts-2007.pdf eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070202b Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:01:55 -0600 The Big Bend Paisano is published by the National Park Service for the orientation and education of visitors to Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. This 16 page newspaper is filled with valuable information and interesting articles written by Big Bend's naturalist division. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/newspaper.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070202a Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:01:54 -0600 Big Bend National Park will again temporarily close or place restrictions on the use of certain park lands to protect and monitor nesting peregrine falcons. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-04.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070104b Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:49:58 -0600 The annual review and comment period for the Superintendent’s compendium is now underway, with comments required to be received by February 26, 2007. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-03.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070119 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:42:20 -0600 Effective January 24, 2007, Big Bend National Park will be increasing the developed campground camping fees to $14.00 per site per night. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/nr2007-02.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070112 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:06:46 -0600 Information regarding the backcountry use fee going into effect February 1, 2007, for all overnight backcountry use permits. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bcpermitfee.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20070107 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 16:50:31 -0600 Information regarding new entrance fees and entrance passes taking effect on January 1, 2007. http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm eric_leonard@nps.gov BIBE-20061228 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:06:06 -0600