Ride4Trails

The 16th annual Ride4Trails will take place in Big Bend National Park, Texas October 18 - 19, 2013. Ride4Trails will feature all the traditions of years' past: a 5-stop Poker Run, Rally, vendors, Bar-B-Q dinner, music, games and events, to be held in Study Butte.

Since 1998, Ride4Trails has been held every year, often attracting its maximum capacity of 300 bikes. Over $100,000 has been raised to support the Big Bend National Park Trails Program, through direct awards, scholarships and employment stipends. Ride4Trails has introduced countless motoryclists to the wonders of Texas' Big Bend National Park, supported the local economies on both sides of the river (when there was legal passage to Boquillas, Mexico) and proved an enduring tradition that benefits the 200+ miles of trails in Big Bend. Come Join Us for The FUN!

» Ride4Trails Information Here!

Texas Mountain Trail

Visitors to the Texas Mountain Trail region of Far West Texas enjoy unparalleled views of clear night skies, sunrises and sunsets, wildlife and high mountain desert terrain. See the sights in four national park properties, including Big Bend National Park. Visit charming mountain communities; explore forts, historic sites, museums, nature centers and state parks, all just a daytrip away from Chisos Mountains Lodge. Traveler resources for adventurers who can't wait to hit the trail and those who enjoy moving at a slower pace.

» Visit Texas Mountain Trail

Texas Mountain Trail Blog

Enjoy photos and comments from visitors in Far West Texas, Big Bend National Park, the Davis Mountains, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, El Paso and all points in between!

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Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park is a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a place where countries and cultures meet. It is also a place that merges natural environments, from desert to mountains.

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Visit Big Bend

The Big Bend Region is named for a huge northeasterly curve of the Rio Grande in the southwest corner of Texas. It is one of the few remaining remote and wildly beautiful natural regions in North America. Over one million acres of public land including Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park offer activities like hiking, camping, river running, horse riding, mountain bicycling, jeep touring, and casual sightseeing.

» Visit Big Bend

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Complete your vacation to Big Bend National Park with river rafting, jeep tours, and ATV adventures provided by Far Flung Outdoor Center.

» Far Flung Outdoor Center

NPS - Activities for Kids

"Get Outdoors, It's Yours!" is a national campaign focused on getting America's youth outside and engaging with Nature. The goal of this initiative is to encourage children and their families to spend more time outdoors.

The National Park Service site provides fun activities and information about Web Rangers, Junior Rangers (RangerZONE), and Park Fun. Click on the link below to get to know the NPS Web Ranger site and the exciting activities offered for kids of all ages.

Visit the NPS WebRanger Site

Discover how to become a Junior Ranger!

The National Park Service Junior Ranger Programs are designed to provide an environment where participants can interact with the park and explore at their own pace. Click the link below to search the list of parks that are offering the Junior Ranger Program and get ready to earn your Junior Ranger Badge, Patch or Certificate!

Click the link below to learn about interesting facts, exciting programs and fun things to do at our National Parks.

Visit the NPS Park Fun site

Big Bend Chamber

Big Bend Chamber has links and information to area businesses.

» Chamber Website