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Big Bend National Park
Environmental Factors
 
Sunset through The Window
Dr. William B. Winborn
Sunset through The Window
 
There is a certain something that pulls us to places like Big Bend National Park.  Whether it is viewing your first night sky, experiencing a float down the river, enjoying a scenic overlook, or simply being here, memories of Big Bend and its environment are oftentimes the strongest.

Unfortunately a number of issues are negatively affecting many of these special experiences.  In the coming years, we hope that interest from the visiting public and concern for the longterm stability of park resources will shape how this park is managed.

BRAVO study
Air Quality in Big Bend
Learn more about recent studies into air quality issues in the Big Bend.
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Chihuahuan Desert view  

Did You Know?
The Comanche Trail was such a well-marked feature that during the early days of the Mexican Republic, it was designated as the boundary between the Mexican states of Coahuila and Chihuahua at Paso del Chisos, the flattish valley west of Mariscal Mountain.
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Last Updated: March 04, 2007 at 08:44 EST