Walking the moonlit trail beneath limestone cliffs, I heard the Rio Grande’s muffled roar just beyond rustling river cane. At the spring, we wasted no time getting into the water. The stars left us speechless. That was probably December 1975. Back then, I had no idea who Joseph Oscar (J.O.) Langford was, or that he …
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Ernst Tinaja Trail in Big Bend National Park is one of the easier rated hikes in the park. It offers spectacular changes in geology during the short 1.0-mile roundtrip distance it takes to walk to the tinaja and back, and there are no major elevation changes. That said, it is sometimes overlooked by visitors, because …
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Welcome to the Big Bend! We want you to feel prepared and confident while you explore the vast wild lands of Brewster County! Big Bend’s climate is different than what you might be used to. You may not think you’re sweating at all, since sweat quickly evaporates. Many view this as just another added bonus …
If you have three days and are not camping on-site but you’re looking for easy hikes, here are my suggestions. Bear in mind this trip was done during the month of January, which is off-season. Not as many visitors were on the trails. Day 1: Driving Day to Big Bend The first day was a …
Behold all the stars of the night sky, stay among the ruins of a ghost town, and take in a wondrous sunset as you ride on horseback through the desert. These are just a few ways you can enjoy a surprisingly cool summer night in Big Bend. Much like the rest of the Lone Star …
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My first trip to Big Bend National Park was during a very hot summer in the middle of June, before the days of ubiquitous cell phones and internet access. It was the only time my mom and I could make a long enough road trip to explore all the areas of Far West Texas we’d …
West Fest Cabrito Cook Off 2018 brought in competitors from all over the region to hone their outdoor cooking skills in categories of cabrito, BBQ chicken, ribs, dutchoven dessert, and margaritas! An auction was held to benefit Marathon Volunteer Fire Department, and the day’s food festivities ended with an outdoor dance – all at Post …
The Marathon Quilt and Craft Show is a long-running, free event held one Saturday each year at the Community Center in Marathon, usually in September. Local craft makers, photographers, loomers, fabric artists, jewelers, quilters and artisans of all types gather round to display their wares. There is a whole room dedicated to unusual and new …
Marathon is over the moon about its dark skies and bright Milky Way views. You’re invited to share in the awe-inspiring experience of soaking it all up at New Moon Fests. The New Moon Festival celebrates these beautiful starry skies with educational talks, star parties, tacos, music, and more. After the inaugural fest, plans are …
Post Park is a county park and Big Bend oasis, located 5 miles south of Marathon at the winding, southern end of Avenue D. Massive cottonwood trees, fed from perennial springs, shade a large lawn with picnic tables and grills, free to use. The maintained public restrooms are open 24/7, and camping is allowed on …
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