October 08, 2008
2008 Rio Grande Flood
The Fall 2008 record setting floods of the Rio Grande.

June 11, 2008
Unidentified Body Found in Big Bend National Park
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, Big Bend National Park authorities received a visitor report of a body off the side of the Old Ore Road.

June 11, 2008
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Big Bend National Park plans to start prescribed fire operations the week of June 9, 2008, if environmental factors such as wind, temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture levels are favorable.

May 07, 2008
Newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center opens at Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park dedicated the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center, located at the park’s main headquarters in Panther Junction, on May 1st at 3:00 PM. About 250 people ranging from school-aged to long-time Big Bend advocates were on hand to help celebrate.

April 21, 2008
Park Volunteers Nationally Recognized With Take Pride in America Awards
Forty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park’s Volunteer Award Dinner on March 31, 2008.