Rich vegetation. Bushes, cacti, and yuccas. Flood plains, canyons, and mountains. Best yet, you don't need to visit multiple destinations to see such variety. As the Rio Grande winds along the Texas-Mexico border, it creates a giant horseshoe known as the Big Bend. And at the southern tip of that horseshoe you will find one of the wildest and surprising national parks located in such a remote area.
Big Bend National Park was established in 1944 and holds a rich history of visitors, plants, and animals. People have passed through the land for over 10,000 years inclusing the Apache, Spanish conquistadores, U.S. soldiers, miners, and farmers. Today, visitors can learn about over 1,200 species of plants, some so rare they cannot be found anywhere else in the world, as well as more than 450 species of birds - more than any other national park in the U.S. With so much to learn about, it's easy to fill up each day of your visit with exciting and engaging activities. But what can you do with just one day?
Find all the can't-miss attractions and trails for your one-day adventure.
