Big Bend National Park in Southwestern Texas is one of the most beautiful yet untouched areas of this country. It's no question why it was featured on Anthony Bourdain's Season 12 of Parts Unknown. This park is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island and home to the gorgeous Chisos Mountains, the windy and iconic Rio Grande river, tall limestone canyons, desert, sand and forests.

Here you will find a blending of cultures, breathtaking landscapes, a warm and passionate community, a slower pace, and an oasis of beauty, peace and solitude. The park offers SO much - hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, camping, plant and wildlife spotting, stargazing, touring Mexican villages, horseback riding, Texas' best BBQ, and more. 

The Park's remoteness and low number of visitors make it that much more special, but are also what requires such careful planning. This comprehensive guide is informed by personal experience, deep relationships w/ locals, and thorough internet research that is otherwise not readily available. Whether you’re looking to camp or stay in a lodge, plan everything and bring your own equipment or leave it all to the professionals - or somewhere in between - this is for you!

My cousins and I visited Big Bend in Jan 2017 for a 3-night canoe trip through the Santa Elena Canyon. President Trump had just been elected and border politics were hot. We found so much. It was simply one of the coolest, most meaningful, most challenging experiences I’ve had in my life.

This comprehensive guide has everything you will need for your outdoor adventure in Big Bend, including -

An overview of the Park
Getting there
Where to stay and eat in the Park as well as neighboring towns Terlingua and Lajitas
What to do and see in the Park
Recommended local guides and outfitters
Tips & Etiquette
Packing checklist

Get planning your ultimate adventure and leave your mark in Big Bend National Park!