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Encompassing the landscapes of the rushing Rio Grande, the unforgiving Chihuahuan Desert and the majestic Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park encapsulates a truly diverse environment within its borders. From this untamed corner of the country you can look across the Rio Grande to view the sunset on Mexico's Sierra del Carmen Mountains, enjoy breathtaking vistas of Santa Elena and Boquillas canyons or hike one of the park's spectacular trails, remembering to hydrate under the brutal sun.
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“Relaxing Honeymoon getaway”
5 of 5 stars
Peppurrr
Texas Hill Country
Nov 20, 2009

My new husband and I took a road trip to Big Bend for our honeymoon in mid October. The weather was perfect both up in the Chisos Mountains and on the desert floor. The Rio Grande was running full....more

“loved the cottages”

Chisos Mountain Lodge

4 of 5 stars
michaelluna
Houston, Texas
Nov 15, 2009

We stayed at the cottages. the rooms are large. I will always have the memory of sitting on the porch watching the sunset through the window. more

“Far Flung Adventures All Day Rafting Trip is the best way to see the canyon”

Santa Elena Canyon

5 of 5 stars
Mimf
New York
Nov 15, 2009

This day trip was one of my favorite days in our October vacation. Far Flung really have their act together and everyone (small group - 7 guests, 2 guides) had a great day out on the river. Lunch was...more

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