Big Bend National Park is located in southwest Texas along the Mexico border. It is a vast and remote wilderness with rugged beauty, diverse ecosystems and a rich cultural history. It is the largest National park in the United States covering 800,000 acres.
The park has desert, mountain and river ecosystems. The Chihuahuan Desert covers most of the park with arid conditions and unique plant life like cacti and yuccas. The Chisos Mountains located entirely within the park offer cooler temperatures, lush forests and hiking trails. The Rio Grande River forms the southern boundry of the park where you find the stunning canyons like Santa Elena Canyon.
It also has a rich cultural history with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Native American rock art, historic ranches and remnants of early homesteads can be found in the park. The area also played a role in early ranching and mining industries. The visitors center had tonnes of information.
