Home / Lajitas means “small flat rocks” in Spanish, so named for the layered limestone formed by ancient seas. Today Lajitas is home to a beautiful resort on the legendary Rio Grande, which is nestled in between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Enjoy all the amenities just minutes away from …
Page Alpine is the hub of the Big Bend and a major service center. There are 400 hotel rooms, along with restaurants, shopping and groceries. No Wal Mart! It is the home of Sul Ross State University, and annual events like Gallery Night and the Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Alpine is 30 miles east of Marathon, …
Page Big Bend National Park is the highlight attraction of the entire region. It is at the same time an 1100 square mile playground and classroom. The 800,000-acre national park contains three basic habitats: river, desert, and mountains. Big Bend National Park encompasses the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. …
Page Big Bend Ranch State Park, although just west of Big Bend National Park, offers a completely different experience with rugged volcanic landscapes and many opportunities for backcountry solitude. Big Bend State Park is a 275,000-acre preserve managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Brewster and Presidio Counties. Much of The Park is …
Page Marathon was established with the coming of the railroad in 1882. At first it was a shipping and supply point for area ranchers; later it became a railhead for silver ore coming up from Mexico. Over the years, Marathon’s population grew and declined with the fortunes of local extractive industries like mining and wax …
Page At the junction of TX 118 and FM 170, Study Butte is just two miles west of Big Bend National Park. There are several outdoor activity outfitters, various lodging options, gift shops and galleries, convenience stores, restaurants, auto service, a gas station, churches, a post office, a bank (ATM), and a liquor store Like …
Page Perhaps the best-kept secret about the Big Bend is the view from the porch in Terlingua Ghost Town. Most afternoons you can see the Santa Fe de Los Pinos mountain range over 80 miles south in Mexico, and of course such local landmarks as the Chisos Mountains and Mule Ears peaks. Visitors will also …
Communities Big Bend is home to several distinctive small communities, each with a different flavor. Big Bend National Park Lajitas Terlingua Big Bend Ranch State Park Alpine Marathon Study Butte A Rio Grande Affair A few months ago, I had an opportunity to stick my toes into the Rio Grande. The… Click Here Terlingua Oddities: …
Cookies are used for measurement, ads and optimization. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our privacy policy.
