Big Bend National Park
Location: Far West Texas, along the U.S.–Mexico border
Established: 1944
Famous For: Vast desert landscapes, the Rio Grande, dramatic canyons, rugged mountains, dark skies, rich biodiversity, and some of the most remote, peaceful wilderness in the National Park System.
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