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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Regional Parks
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking and Camping Big Bend National Park , Davis Mountains State Park . Big Bend Ranch State Park , Davis Mountains Preserve offer hiking , camping and backpacking . The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens near Fort Davis has four miles of hiking trails , a botanical garden , and a cactus and succulent greenhouse containing one of the largest Chihuahuan Desert cactus collections in the world .
Biking
The region offers some of the most scenic bicycle touring routes and challenging off road biking trails in Texas . Plan your own adventure or consult with a local guide , outfitter or ranger .
Motorcycling
The Big Bend region includes two of the most scenic motorcycle touring routes in Texas : the 75-mile Davis Mountains scenic loop , which follows TX 118 and TX 166 ; and FM 170 , which parallels the Rio Grande as it weaves between Terlingua and Presidio .
Bird-Watching Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the Big Bend region of the Chihuahuan Desert . Popular birding sites are Davis Mountains State Park , Chisos Basin and Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park , Big Bend Ranch State Park , and the Post Park , south of Marathon .
Jeep Tours
Several area outfitters can provide an unforgettable experience of breathtaking scenery , adventurous touring , wildlife viewing , and history .
Hunting
The Big Bend and Davis Mountains regions are famous for exciting and challenging hunting . Several private ranches provide outfitters who can arrange everything from a fully guided hunt complete with luxury hotel and fine dining , to a remote and rugged hunt deep into the wilderness to test the most skilled hunter .
Rock Hounding
The region is famous for its beautiful agate and jasper . Collecting at road cuts is legal ; collecting on parkland is prohibited . Collecting on private land requires the owner ’ s permission . It ’ s a good idea to go on a guided hunt with Teri Smith , who leads trips to several area ranches .
She can be reached at www . terismithrockhunts . com , or ( 432 ) 837-2451 . To see and learn about area rocks , visit the Last Frontier Museum at the Antelope Lodge , 2310 W . Highway 90 in Alpine .
River Rafting and Canoeing The Rio Grande is popular for rafting and canoeing . River guides are available through outfitters in Terlingua and Study Butte . Before venturing on your own , consult with an outfitter or park ranger for current river conditions , access points , and permit requirements .
Star Gazing
The night skies of the Big Bend region are among the darkest in the nation . Attend a Star Party at McDonald Observatory , or step outside anywhere and witness a spectacular heavenly display .
Horseback Trail Riding
There are several private horseback riding outfitters in the region . Ride in the cool woodlands of the Davis Mountains or the rugged desert along the Rio Grande and other unique spots .
REGIONAL PARKS Balmorhea State Park tpwd . texas . gov 56 miles north on TX 118 & TX 17 Swim , scuba dive or just relax at this oasis in the high desert . Enjoy the cool , crystal-clear spring-fed waters of this large outdoor pool . Camping , picnic facilities , cabins and restored desert wetlands .
Big Bend National Park www . nps . gov / bibe 108 miles south on TX 118 to Park Headquarters at Panther
Junction .
At over 800,000 acres , Big Bend National Park is the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the U . S . The Park is known as “ Three Parks in One ”, with towering mountain , vast desert and thriving riparian environments , all situated along the “ big bend ” of the Rio Grande .
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