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Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend National Park
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A vast arid area bordering Mexico, where the Rio Grande flows, offering stunning canyon and mountain landscapes. Visitors can hike, fish, and go climbing. It’s the main "nature" attraction in Texas, though the park is quite isolated and relatively under-visited.
Overview of Big Bend National Park
This is a vast arid area bordering Mexico, where the Rio Grande flows, offering stunning canyon and mountain landscapes. Visitors can hike, fish, and go climbing. It’s the main "nature" attraction in Texas, though the park is quite isolated and relatively under-visited on a national scale.
Key Facts
- Type of place: national park.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Annual visitors: 388,290 (2016).
- Area: 3,242 km².
- Elevation: 549 m.
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- Website: www.nps.gov