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National Parks Traveler Episode 151: Understanding Big Bend National Park

Visiting Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas has everything you might want in a national park –- isolated mountains for hiking and camping, a scenic and wild river for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting, dark skies for stargazing and a species-rich desert for birdwatching and exploring.  But because the park is located hundreds of miles from a major airport and one hundred miles from the nearest interstate highway, it is perhaps one of the country’s least visited of the big national parks. 

Take A Deep Dive Into The History Of Big Bend, Carlsbad Caverns, And Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Fans of Big Bend, Carlsbad Caverns, and Guadalupe Mountains national parks can take a deep dive into the history of these three amazing places in Texas thanks to NPSHistory.com. The site this month has made roughly 30 studies for these three parks available to the public.

Photography In The National Parks: The Faces Of Winter

There are many faces to winter in a national park. Some park units have no snow, while others host feet of the fluffy white stuff. On sunny days, the atmosphere is clear and sharp, producing saturated colors for your camera. On not-so-sunny days, your camera’s LCD lens might be filled with varying shades of gray and white. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what you might see through your camera’s lens and how to prepare for winter photography in a national park.

Big Bend National Park Expecting Thanksgiving Crowds

Big Bend National Park in Texas is anticipating a busy leadup to Thanksgiving weekend, as large numbers of visitors historically travel to the park during the last weeks of November. The park already is experiencing record visitation, and visitors who plan on a November visit should be prepared for full campgrounds and limited parking.

Boquillas Port Of Entry At Big Bend National Park To Reopen

After 20 months of closures, the Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park is scheduled to reopen on November 17. When the port of entry reopens, you'll be able to travel from the United States to the village of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo protected areas.

Photography In The National Parks: A Great Time In Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park in Nevada covers 77,100 acres of desert and mountain terrain, providing plenty of opportunities for great photo compositions. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson recently returned from a three-day visit to this national park and provides examples of the kind of shots you can get with your own camera.

Uncertainties In Climate Change Are A Riddle For The Park Service’s Future Plans

Climate change is leaving National Park Service managers with stark choices: Stand by as the world warms to a point where ancient trees might no longer survive, or intervene so those trees may no longer be considered wild and national parks become something along the lines of national gardens.

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