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Big Bend is a unique summer vacation spot, and 2010 is proving to be one of the best summers on record. Local vendors are offering lots of discounts to visitors this year, so be sure to check out the discount page before making your plans: http://visitbigbend.com/discounts If you like writing, you should enter the Big Bend Summer Writing contest, and you just might win a free vacation to the Big Bend. So, tell us about your favorite summer adventure: http://visitbigbend.com/contest So, come Visit Big Bend this summer, and make a memory out of your summer vacation!... read more

2010 WordOff (Jan 29), 9th Annual Home Tour (Jan 31), Terlingua Haiti Fundraiser (Feb 6), Cookie Chill-Off (Feb 14), Dutch Oven Cookoff (Feb 20), Farmer Market Every Saturday terlinguamoon.com ... read more

Big Bend is one of the most remote areas of the lower 48 states. Because of this, it can be hard to visit, unless you have a good idea of how to get here and how to get around once you are here. Traveling to the Big Bend can be part of your adventure, but that excitement soon fades if you haven't planned your route well. Driving Most people who visit the Big Bend drive to get here. Why? Mainly because of convenience, but also because of the lack of public transportation once you get here. This region is so large, it helps to have a personal vehicle to visit the many interesting place. Driving here will probably involve traveling via Interstates 10 or 20, and then taking US highway 385 to Marathon, or US 67 ... read more

We've chosen our 5 favorite photos from the Big Bend Flickr Pool. Thanks to everyone who has added photos to this pool. Keep adding, and maybe your photo will be chosen next time! December Favorites Flickr Photo Pool ... read more

Big Bend offers many activities for your family, from sightseeing and hiking to river running and birding. You can choose from comfortable lodging and eateries to outback wilderness adventures. Many activities can be done at a leisurely pace, and others can be done with the aid of fully trained guides and professionals. Running the River One of the most popular activities in Big Bend is running the Rio Grande. Choose from several professionally trained river outfitters to make the most of your river adventure. Outfitters will include all the equipment and transportation you need to experience the canyons and lowlands of the Big Bend. Hiking One of the best ways to experience Big Bend is by foot on one of the many improved hiking trails. Many trails are marked well and can be selected according to ... read more

The Big Bend region of Texas offers visitors more than a million acres of public lands, including the largest state park in Texas. The area boasts amazing sights, activities and destinations. Let's take a look at some of the most popular visitor spots in Big Bend. Santa Elena Canyon Santa Elena canyon is one of the most popular sights in Big Bend National Park. The canyon was formed by the mighty Rio Grande and features 1,500 foot canyon walls. The nature trail follows the river into the canyon giving the visitor an inside view of this majestic formation. Santa Elena can also be visited via raft or canoe, making it a wonderful addition to your itinerary. Big Bend Ranch State Park Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park in Texas. It features unique ... read more

The Big Bend is a remote region of West Texas that includes over one million acres of public land, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and offers many activities, from camping and river rafting to horseback riding and off-road vehicle tours. But because of the inherent remoteness, planning your trip before you leave the house will help make your Big Bend vacation more enjoyable. Follow these tips for your next Big Bend Adventure. Get Informed There are many online resources for visiting the region. Read up on the area before you embark on your adventure. There is a lot of area to cover, and it is unreasonable to try and see everything in one trip. Online resources can give you advice on what to see and try and do on your trip. VisitBigBend.com ... read more

Here are some of my favorite Big Bend Photos. I have more posted in Flickr: VisitBigBend ... read more