November 24, 2008
Life Lost at Big Bend National ParkFatality at Rio Grande Village.
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.
April 07, 2008
Dedication to be held for the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park will be dedicating 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. The public is both invited and welcomed to help celebrate this important park milestone.
February 25, 2008
Visitor Center Construction to Continue Through Spring Break
Each year March brings many things to Big Bend National Park: wildflowers, cactus blooms, mild temperatures, and spring break visitors. The busiest Spring Break timeframe this year will likely be March 8 - 22, when many of the Texas public schools and universities are on vacation; the following week will also see increased visitation from other regions.
February 25, 2008
Big Bend National Park Seeks Comments on Construction of Walking Trail at Dorgan/Sublett Historic Site
Big Bend National Park, is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a ½-mile walking trail to allow visitors to see and learn about the historic Dorgan and Sublett farm site, located near the Rio Grande between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon. The proposal is contained in a Draft Environmental Assessment that is available for public review and comment.
February 15, 2008
National Guard Backcountry Roadwork Repair Continuing at Big Bend National Park
A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people is continuing their 60 day commitment in Big Bend National Park towards repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol. Repairs began the week of January 7th and will continue until early March.
February 03, 2008
Dedication of Peregrine Falcon Statue at Big Bend National Park
Dedication of a life-sized, bronze peregrine falcon sculpture will be held February 15 starting at 5:00 PM at the Basin Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park.
January 23, 2008
Big Bend National Park Superintendent's 2008 Compendium Public Review and Comment Period
The annual review and comment period for the Superintendent’s compendium is now underway, with comments required to be received by February 19, 2008.
January 11, 2008
Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for peregrine falcons
Big Bend National Park will again close certain areas to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites from February 1 through May 31.
January 11, 2008
Park volunteers nationally recognized with Presidential Service Awards
Thirty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park’s Volunteer Awards Dinner on January 8, 2008.
January 07, 2008
National Guard to Assist Big Bend National Park with Backcountry Road Repairs
A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people will spend 60 days in Big Bend National Park repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol.
