A bipartisan bill in Washington proposing an expansion of Big Bend National Park in West Texas unanimously cleared a recent U ...

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Chisos Basin is often described as the heart of Big Bend, home to some of the park's most iconic hikes, scenic views, and wildlife. But starting in August, access to the entire area—including Basin ...

O'Hare says it's time for people of all races to join the Republican Party. "Big Bend National Park remains open throughout this project," NPS said. "Only the Chisos Basin area of the park will be ...

A bi-partisan bill aimed at expanding Big Bend National Park stalled in the U.S. Senate Thursday amidst an Oregon Democrat's effort to promote a rural education bill and other legislation.

In a lesser-traveled corner of Big Bend National Park, scientists are uncovering one of the most detailed records of ancient ...

From the Wild and Scenic Rio Grande to the sky islands of the Chisos Mountains and all the canyons, Cretaceous-era fossils, and stretches of Chihuahuan Desert in between, Big Bend National Park is ...