You'll have plenty of time to explore the roads mentioned in the previous sections, and also have time to hike or drive some of the 'unimproved' dirt roads. With a week or more to spend in Big Bend, endless possibilities are open to you. If you have a valid passport, a short visit to the nearby small Mexican village of Boquillas del Carmen is always a memorable experience.Įxploring the Grapevine Hills area. The bluff overlooking the Rio Grande at the end of the nature trail is a particularly beautiful spot at sunset.Īt the end of the road is the Boquillas Canyon Trail, which takes you to the entrance of this spectacular canyon. Nearby you can also walk the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail, which begins in the campground near site #18.

The Rio Grande Village Visitor Center offers exhibits about the river. Look for birds or walk the short Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail. See the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive including a short hike into Santa Elena Canyon (see suggestions for 'one day').ĭrive to Rio Grande Village, perhaps stopping at Dugout Wells along the way to walk the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail. Try to experience Big Bend's wilderness as much as possible. Visit the day hikes page for more information about other trails you might enjoy hiking during a three-day visit. In the Chisos Basin area, consider hiking the Window Trail (6 miles round trip) or the Lost Mine Trail (5 miles round trip).

Check the latest schedule and join a park ranger for a guided walk, talk, or evening program to learn more about your park.Ĭonsider spending a day in each of the three major areas of the park: With three days to spend in the park, you can explore the major roads more thoroughly and still have time for hiking.

The award-winning Fossil Discovery Exhibit located 8 miles north of Panther Junction is another park highlight that could easily fit into a one-day visit.Ī view of the 'Window.' Three-Day Itinerary: If time allows you might consider hiking the Window Trail or Lost Mine Trail for a closer look at Big Bend's mountain landscapes, or enjoy lunch at the only restaurant in the park Visit the forested Chisos Mountains and walk the 0.3-mile Window View Trail to get a feel for the mountain scenery. There are scenic overlooks and exhibits along the way, and the short walks to Sam Nail Ranch and Homer Wilson Ranch and a visit to the Castolon Historic District will give you a glimpse into Big Bend’s past.Īt the end of the road is a highlight of the trip a short walk into Santa Elena Canyon-one of Big Bend’s most scenic spots and an easy 1.4 mile round-trip hike. The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive will give you fantastic views of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape and will lead you to the banks of the Rio Grande. One-Day Itinerary:īig Bend is too big to see in a single day, but a great one-day trip to the park might include a trip down the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and a visit to the Chisos Basin. To come here and see it,' said Adam and Crystal County, who brought their 3-year-old, Oliver for the day.Ī day trip there is $21.95 for adults, but kids three and younger get in for free.Santa Elena Canyon, one of the highlights of the park, awaits visitors at the end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. 'It feels really good to have him experience this. We visited the Rainforest Pyramid, hung out with Komodo dragons, monkeys, and even an adorable ocelot. He took us out on a jet boat ride and showed us the famous 'Hamilton Spin,' where the boat spins 360 degrees, throwing water in the air.Ī 20-minute ride will cost you $30, and we even got caught a glimpse of dolphins on our trip! 'It's a Corvette on water,' explained our trusty navigator, Captain Graham Forshee.įorshee runs Galveston Water Adventures. GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) - In this week's Texas Road Trippers segment, Steve Campion and Pooja Lodhia are headed just an hour south of Houston to explore Galveston.

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