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Big Bend National Park

Desert mountains & Rio Grande

Big Bend rewards an unhurried visit with mountain silhouettes, broad desert distances and the Rio Grande winding along the border. Choose one park district for a day rather than trying to fit the whole park into a quick circuit.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Desert peaks & canyon trails

A rugged mountain island rises above the West Texas desert. The park is especially rewarding for walkers, but a visitor-center stop and a carefully chosen short trail can introduce its geology and habitats.

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