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Big Bend National Park
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Founded in 1996, the Friends of Big Bend National Park is a private not-for-profit organization with a mission to support, promote, and raise funds for Big Bend National Park in partnership with the National Park Service and other supporters who value the unique qualities of this national resource on the Rio Grande. The Friends of Big Bend National Park has funded a range of critical projects, including wildlife research programs, the purchase of equipment to monitor air and water quality, and the construction and renovation of Park infrastructure.

For more information, visit the friends website, or write:
Friends of Big Bend National Park
PO Box 200
Big Bend National Park, Texas 79834

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Did You Know?
The Big Bend area of Texas derives its name from its location on the bend of the Rio Grande. The river creates a natural border that separates the United States from Mexico.
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Last Updated: December 07, 2007 at 10:31 EST