Evening Tour of the Chisos

Join Ranger Simon at end the day for a short hike where you’ll learn about the biology, geology, and history of the Chisos Basin. Meet at the Window View Trailhead. Wheelchair accessible. 0.3 mile.

Window View Trailhead

Design a Dino

Come explore the world of paleoart: How paleontologists and artists come together to imagine how prehistoric critters looked and lived millions of years ago, and get the chance to create your own! Program will involve a short walk through the fossil exhibit. Materials p......More

Come explore the world of paleoart: How paleontologists and artists come together to imagine how prehistoric critters looked and lived millions of years ago, and get the chance to create your own! Program will involve a short walk through the fossil exhibit. Materials provided. Meet at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit, eight miles north of Panther Junction Visitor Center. Dress for the weather, water is recommended.  ¼-mile walk.  

Fossil Discovery Exhibit

Creepy Critters of Big Bend

Come learn about some of the animals in Big Bend that may give you the creeps. You may just leave with a new-found appreciation for them! Meet at the Rio Grande Village Amphitheater. Wheelchair accessible.

Rio Grande Village Amphitheater

Intro to the Chihuahuan Desert

Join Ranger Simon to learn about the plants, animals, and people that make up North America’s largest hot desert. Meet at the Dugout Wells parking lot. Bring water and sturdy shoes. 1-mile walk.

Dugout Wells parking lot

When No One's Watching

Join Ranger Skyeler to explore what trail cameras reveal about Big Bend when no one is watching. These cameras capture moments we rarely witness and reveal patterns, behavior, and much more that scientists use to better understand the critters that call Big Bend home. M......More

Join Ranger Skyeler to explore what trail cameras reveal about Big Bend when no one is watching. These cameras capture moments we rarely witness and reveal patterns, behavior, and much more that scientists use to better understand the critters that call Big Bend home. Meet at the Chisos Basin Amphitheater. Wheelchair accessible.

Chisos Basin Amphitheater

Remember the Alamo: The Tree That Made Texas

Come learn about the Cottonwood Tree with Ranger Gianna! A very important tree for the people, plants and animals of the Big Bend Region. Meet at Daniel’s Ranch. Bring water and sunscreen. 1-mile walk.

Daniels Ranch parking lot

Stars Over Big Bend

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to ......More

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to walk you to the back of the building. Wheelchair accessible.

Panther Junction Visitor Center

Stars Over Big Bend

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to ......More

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to walk you to the back of the building. Wheelchair accessible.

Panther Junction Visitor Center

Stars Over Big Bend

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to ......More

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to walk you to the back of the building. Wheelchair accessible.

Panther Junction Visitor Center

Stars Over Big Bend

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to ......More

Join Big Bend Rangers to observe and learn about the wonders of our solar system, galaxy, and universe! Telescopes will be available for viewing. Bring a camp chair (if you’d like) and wear warm clothing. Park at Panther Junction Visitor Center and wait for a ranger to walk you to the back of the building. Wheelchair accessible.

Panther Junction Visitor Center

Intro to the Chihuahuan Desert

Join Ranger Simon to learn about the plants, animals, and people that make up North America’s largest hot desert. Meet at the Dugout Wells parking lot. Bring water and sturdy shoes. 1-mile walk.

Dugout Wells parking lot