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Big Bend National Park
Ranger-led Programs
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Evening Program in the Chisos Basin, 1959 |
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Ranger-guided programs
Join a park ranger for a guided hike, evening program, talk, or workshop on Big Bend's natural and cultural history. These free programs are offered daily. Programs vary weekly, so check at any visitor center for a current schedule when you arrive, or view it ahead of time here.
Program schedule [PDF file, updated weekly]
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Personal Ranger Tours
Personal guided ranger tours are available on a first-come, first served basis for families, groups, or individuals. These personal tours are provided for a fee of $35.00 per hour, with a four-hour minimum. This fee covers salary, vehicle milage, and administrative costs. The personal ranger tours are offered in addition to our regularly scheduled free programs, walks and talks.
The advantage of the fee tour is a guarantee of a personal tour at a given time and place for a specific group or family. Personal tours are available on a wide variety of topics related to park resources.
Transportation is not provided for the tour group, and usually does not include trips on backcountry roads. If you are interested in a general tour of the park, contact the Far Flung Outdoor Center at 800 839-7238 for jeep tours.
These personal tours are highly dependant on staff availability; therefore, advance arrangements are required. For more information call the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services at 432-477-1108 or email for more information or to check on availability of a given ranger tour.
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Did You Know?
Water erosion created much of the present landscape in Big Bend National Park. The igneous rock exposed in the Grapevine Hills and the Chisos Mountains, lay far underground millions of years ago. Erosion has stripped away the upper layers to reveal today's landscape.
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Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 15:48 EST |