Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA Jun 12, 2024

Ready to channel your inner nature enthusiast? Let"s explore Big Bend National Park in West Texas, USA. This park is the largest protected area in the Chihuahuan Desert, covering over 3,237 square kilometres. The Big Bend State Park was established on June 12, 1944, when the state of Texas transferred this land to the federal government.

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Jun 12, 2025Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States

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