Snow in the desert!! The Basin Rd has closed while we clear snow, but may remain closed for several hours. Most of the park is currently snowing, so it should be easy to take advantage of this rare, special event.
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- Smoke envelops lower Boot Canyon as the South Rim Fire reaches 785 acres. The Mount Taylor Hotshots continue to work in this area today.
- The park’s mule team has proven invaluable in carrying cargo, water, equipment, and supplies to the hard-working firefighters. Here they take a break at the top of the steep Pinnacles Trail.
- Happy Birthday Big Bend! On this day 74 years ago in 1944, Big Bend National Park was officially established. #OnThisDay #HappyBirthday #BigBendNPS #rainbow
- View of the burn on the South Rim. Initial reports indicate that much of the fire was low to moderate intensity, which will be beneficial to the long-term health of the Chisos woodlands.
- Happy International Cat Day! Bobcat with kitten showing it's bobbed tail, in the wild #InternationalCatDay #Bobcat
- We are back & we missed you! With the enactment of the continuing resolution, Big Bend National Park is preparing to resume regular operations over the course of this week. Please see our website for the full schedule of openings: nps.gov/bibe/planyourv…
- UPDATE: Lost hiker has been found! After spending 2 unplanned nights in the backcountry in inclement weather, Edilberto Lopez was found by searchers while hiking out. Thanks to all who helped. A happy ending!
- After 20 months of closures, the Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the village of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico will re-open beginning Wednesday, November 17th. nps.gov/bibe/learn/new…
- “You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” -Dr. Seuss What is your favorite trail in Big Bend National Park? #BigBendNPS #Trails #FindYourPark
- And they're off! The prickly pears are just starting to bloom and what a display it will be! The purple prickly pear, with their red-throated, lemon-yellow flowers (that fade to apricot) have taken the lead, but the other 8 species of prickly pear are showing great promise.
- View of the South Rim today. Much of the perimeter is stagnating. The only active burns are located at Emory Peak and lower Boot Canyon. Visible flames from the Basin was the trigger point for closing the Basin.
