Big Bend National Park
Big Bend is a huge wild park in far west Texas where the Rio Grande curves along the border. It has tall mountains, deep canyons, and a wide open desert.
People love Big Bend for its dark night skies filled with more stars than almost anywhere else. Hikers, rafters, and stargazers come to enjoy its wild beauty.
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Night Sky
Big Bend has some of the darkest skies in the whole country. On a clear night you can see thousands of stars and the glowing Milky Way.
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Wildlife
The park is home to roadrunners, javelinas, deer, and many birds. Lucky visitors might spot animals near the water at sunrise.
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Canyons
Tall rock walls rise beside the Rio Grande, making shady canyons you can paddle through. The views up the sheer cliffs are amazing.