The species was first collected in 1928 by naturalist Frederick Gaige from a marsh near the Boquillas hot springs, some 16 years before the park was created. The gambusia thrives in water temperatures ...

Big Bend National Park in Texas has been on my bucket list ever since I first saw a picture of the Rio Grande River winding ...

On the southeastern side of the park, it’s possible to cross the Rio Grande and visit Boquillas, Mexico. You’ll need a valid Passport, or at least a Passport Card, to do so. It’s a small ...

Discover the healing powers of Texas' natural hot springs, from Barton Springs in Austin to the rustic Chinati Hot Springs.

Big Bend is entirely located within Texas, but it does share 118 miles of border with Mexico. Visitors can cross into Mexico through the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry within the park, which is ...