Big Bend National Park

Major Redo of Popular Emory Peak Trail at Big Bend National Park Completed

At 7,832 feet, Emory Peak is the highest point in Big Bend National Park. The hike to the top of Emory Peak is now easier on both people and the terrain, thanks to a recently completed multi-year project to reroute the popular trail.

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By Jim Burnett - October 20th, 2010 1:15am

Visiting Big Bend National Park in October? Be Aware of Road Work in the Chisos Basin

Big Bend National Park is currently undergoing some much-needed maintenance on roads throughout the park, but visitors who want to include the Chisos Basin in a trip later this month need to plan ahead. Here's what you need to know.

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By Jim Burnett - October 14th, 2010 2:15am

Reader Participation Day: What Parks Lure You In Winter?

Winter is but two months or so away, which prompts the question: Do you plan any winter national park adventures, or do you simply dream about them?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 13th, 2010 7:37am

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The Role of Partnerships in the National Park System

Can you imagine what would be missing in the national parks if not for partnerships forged with non-profit groups?

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By [email protected] - October 25th, 2011 7:00pm

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Dumb Crooks, National Parks Version

One might think that people who are involved in illegal activities would try to avoid attracting the attention of the Proper Authorities, but fortunately for the sake of law and order, that's not always the case. Three cases of Dumb and Dumber from separate parks confirm that crime still doesn't pay.

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By Jim Burnett - August 22nd, 2010 9:13am

Easy Park Hikes- The Window View Trail at Big Bend National Park

Sometimes a short, easy hike is just what you need for a nice change of pace during a park visit. The Window View Trail at Big Bend National Park is a great leg-stretcher to begin or end your day, and it has a bonus—an outstanding view, especially at sunset.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2010 2:15am

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Can U.S., Mexico Forge International Park Along Texas Border?

If you're a regular National Public Radio listener, you likely caught John Burnett's story this morning on the prospects of the United States and Mexico creating a sprawling international peace park along the Texas-Mexico border.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2010 10:15am

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It's Darker in Big Bend National Park, Thanks to a Light Reduction Project in the Chisos Basin

Big Bend National Park has long been known as a great place to enjoy the night sky, and thanks to a recently completed project, nighttime has gotten even darker, especially around the park's main developed area in the Chisos Basin.

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By Jim Burnett - May 17th, 2010 2:15am

Parks Are Well-Represented in the Latest National Register of Big Trees

How would you determine if a tree qualifies as a "national champion"? The National Register of Big Trees has the answers, and the 70th anniversary edition of that list just been released in a new online format. Sites in the National Park System are well-represented, including the home of "the earth's largest living thing."

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By Jim Burnett - May 7th, 2010 2:15am

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Spring is a Great Time To Watch For Migratory Birds in the National Parks

Spring is a fantastic time to be outdoors. Along with the beauty of plants in bloom, a trip to a national park can reveal mammals emerging from their hibernation and frogs singing up a storm. But the one spring event that brings countless new and life-long nature lovers to our nation’s parks is the return of migratory songbirds.

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By Jessica Jones - October 25th, 2011 7:19pm

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