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2012-01-31T13:33:00.001-08:00

The automated border crossing for Big Bend this Spring: http://ping.fm/nq5U0

2012-01-25T20:52:00.001-08:00

This week's Flikr Fave: Big Bend Panorama. See our Flickr pool for more great pics. http://ping.fm/5arCt

2012-01-24T12:09:00.001-08:00

Big Bend--How to get there, where to eat, what to do, etc. http://ping.fm/D3ZJm

2012-01-20T21:43:00.001-08:00

A great article on exploring the Rio Grande and Big Bend--by boat and otherwise. http://ping.fm/k1lCm

2012-01-18T21:37:00.001-08:00

Check out this beauty of a pic of Boquillas Canyon! http://ping.fm/xEgxw

2012-01-04T21:31:00.001-08:00

Make a goal for 2012--plan a Big Year! http://ping.fm/2LGnS

2011-12-25T09:25:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone! Big Bend is enjoying a white Christmas this year!

2011-12-24T09:55:00.001-08:00

Snow in the Big Bend! Post your snow photos in the Flickr Pool: http://ping.fm/QoEWy

2011-12-19T07:19:00.001-08:00

Christmas comes early for Big Bend fans! Our gift to you, the new Big Bend Video Collections - http://ping.fm/8gLR9

2011-12-14T13:15:00.001-08:00

Flickr Fave: the amazing red of a Texas madrone. http://ping.fm/avYEK

2011-12-01T12:17:00.001-08:00

This is a great time of year to run/jog the trails of Big Bend! http://ping.fm/w5cLG

2011-11-20T08:13:00.001-08:00

Great Weather for Thanksgiving in Big Bend! http://ping.fm/ksEtZ

2011-11-17T13:40:00.001-08:00

Flikr Fave: BW of Madera Canyon: http://ping.fm/xGnuF

2011-11-11T20:09:00.001-08:00

FREE BBNP Entry for Veteran's Day Weekend! http://ping.fm/vcaRl

2011-11-10T16:00:00.001-08:00

Video Fave of the week: paddling down the Rio Grande http://ping.fm/Lm7bK

2011-11-07T14:37:00.001-08:00

Volunteers needed to clean up the Big Bend http://ping.fm/lwaFK

2011-11-01T09:35:00.001-07:00

Construction underway for the US/Mexico crossing in Big Bend! http://ping.fm/m8a1k

2011-10-25T07:44:00.001-07:00

What do we have to look forward to in Big Bend this Fall? Find out here: http://ping.fm/QUh4u

2011-10-20T10:34:00.001-07:00

This week's Flickr Fave: the winding Rio Grande. http://ping.fm/GaE6p

2011-09-19T13:01:00.001-07:00

New map released for Big Ben. Check out some of the map options
available. http://ping.fm/5521T

2011-09-15T13:14:00.001-07:00

Flickr Fave of the week! Look at all those stars!
http://ping.fm/SZrS0

2011-09-15T13:11:00.001-07:00

Learn how to save water while camping, and why that's important.
http://ping.fm/lBhGD

2011-09-05T14:03:00.001-07:00

Flickr favorite of the week! Look at the way the clouds seem to
interact with the mountain peak.
http://ping.fm/ndC6P

2011-09-02T19:13:00.001-07:00

How to carry water while hiking, and how much is enough?
http://ping.fm/cvhXb

2011-08-29T11:27:00.001-07:00

Some very positive thoughts about the Boquillas boarder crossing.
http://ping.fm/mHnM0

2011-08-12T14:56:00.001-07:00

Meteor showers in Big Bend! Find out when and where you should go for
the best nighttime light show.
http://ping.fm/5cZrL

2011-08-06T09:20:00.001-07:00

Animals sighted in Big Bend! Find out what and when...
http://ping.fm/Nigd6

2011-07-29T14:53:00.001-07:00

Don's on the way, ready to drop some rain, we hope. Some safety
reminders after a rescue story.
http://ping.fm/Turjz

2011-07-22T11:19:00.001-07:00

The Rio Grande is extra high and ready for some rafting awesomeness!
Learn about how to plan and great, safe, and enjoyable trip here.
http://ping.fm/g4lTv

2011-07-16T11:22:00.001-07:00

Test your knowledge about big bend with some of these fun facts.
http://ping.fm/OSxG9

2011-07-08T11:28:00.001-07:00

Check out some awesome pictures taken in Big Bend, as well as the
National Parks App!
http://ping.fm/Fm2Fg

2011-07-04T15:21:00.001-07:00

The history of Big Bend in a nutshell.
http://ping.fm/ssZqL

2011-07-01T11:41:00.001-07:00

Black bears suffer because of no rain. How to avoid bear attacks.
http://ping.fm/oQVLW

2011-06-30T13:42:00.001-07:00

Check out the great video of Big Bend
http://ping.fm/5bh2b

2011-06-24T17:14:00.001-07:00

What will you find in Big Bend? Lately people have been searching for
and finding some interesting stuff!
http://ping.fm/m8N4f

2011-06-10T20:12:00.001-07:00

Some roads in Big Bend are under construction. That means some
campsites are closed for now. Read to find out more.
http://ping.fm/R075f

2011-06-03T11:50:00.001-07:00

06-03-11

2011-06-03T11:49:00.001-07:00

Nothing like a night sky FULL of stars to wow you. Big Bend promises some
truly remarkable light shows at night.

http://ping.fm/kF5To

2011-06-02T12:10:00.001-07:00

Happy National Trails Day on the fourth. Far West Texas Wildlife Trial opens
today.
http://ping.fm/7t0DE

2011-05-28T10:16:00.001-07:00

A few interesting features of Marathon, a town nearby Big Bend.
http://ping.fm/rxv0i

2011-05-19T20:26:00.001-07:00

Years old fossil discover identified and prehistoric lemur, comment on the
border crossing and see halo around the sun in Big Bend.
http://ping.fm/c2yP6

2011-05-07T05:38:00.001-07:00

Big Bend suffers a tragic loss with Jack Lamkin�s death. This week we
celebrate his life and memory.
http://ping.fm/Rn9dW

2011-05-05T16:19:00.001-07:00

2011 Summer Discounts! Get to Big Bend this year to enjoy Big
Savings!
http://ping.fm/nsftR

2011-05-03T15:18:00.001-07:00

Hope beyond the fires:
http://ping.fm/ME5Km

2011-04-27T22:20:00.001-07:00

Read about hiking in Rancherias Canyon in this new article!
http://ping.fm/LVyre

2011-04-21T11:04:00.001-07:00

Fire restrictions in Big Bend, because of burn dangers. Also George W. Bush
plans to come to the park for a bike ride.
http://ping.fm/Zh0Ry

2011-04-13T21:21:00.001-07:00

Fires burn 108,000 acres in Fort Davis, Texas. 20+ buildings destroyed.
http://ping.fm/VWDMB

2011-04-09T20:40:00.001-07:00

Major wildfire in Ft Davis:
http://ping.fm/1T56V

2011-04-07T08:36:00.001-07:00

Possible shutdown Friday, but don�t give up on Big Bend yet! Still plenty to
do in the area. Find out here.
http://ping.fm/a7HZh

2011-04-03T10:30:00.001-07:00

Summer Discounts will be posted soon. Watch the blog for more updates!

2011-03-31T13:13:00.001-07:00

New article on the site, about the Rio Grande. Check it out!
http://ping.fm/4fg0V

2011-03-31T13:10:00.001-07:00

Learn about this weekend�s Green Scene festival , as well as Border
Officials saving three lost campers.

http://ping.fm/NeITe

2011-03-23T19:19:00.001-07:00

Boquillas border crossing due to open this year. Truck full of marijuana
found in Big Bend
http://ping.fm/nzpGA

2011-03-17T08:24:00.001-07:00

Are you a car camper or a zone camper? Find out the difference, and
see some great professional pics of the park.
http://ping.fm/ZNkIM

2011-03-09T19:57:00.001-08:00

Planning tips for Spring Break and recap of last week�s fires.
Charcoal burn ban in effect.
http://ping.fm/uvzBd

2011-03-04T21:10:00.001-08:00

Day 4 of the Brewster County Fires. Over 3000 acres burned:
http://ping.fm/ICaiQ

2011-03-03T20:16:00.001-08:00

Blazing fires threaten West Texas terrain, out of control just South
of Alpine. Also, festivities in Lajitas this weekend.
http://ping.fm/0koiU

2011-02-23T14:58:00.001-08:00

Last weekend to see Wonder of the World in local theater, and don�t
miss Big Bend on Travel Channel Thursday morning.
http://ping.fm/VJWnf

2011-02-16T15:52:00.001-08:00

Want something more than dehydrated bricks? Check out gourmet cooking
ideas for the trail, as well as some nutrition essentials.
http://ping.fm/tM5LL

2011-02-09T20:22:00.001-08:00

Cold desserts and hot desert biking coming up in February. Check out the safety tips before you hit the trails: http://ping.fm/qlavB

2011-02-02T21:16:00.001-08:00

Sections of the Park will be closed through May 31 to make room for nesting falcons. Learn more about the Peregrines: http://ping.fm/ddfhl

2011-01-26T08:19:00.001-08:00

With beautiful days on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to take some photos in Big Bend! Select the best hiking camera: http://ping.fm/eisdT

2011-01-26T07:56:00.001-08:00

The Chihuahua Desert Bike Fest is coming up in February. Learn about some nice biking trails to visit in Big Bend: http://ping.fm/xUvs5

2011-01-16T10:59:00.001-08:00

Free entrance days in January and cold weather forecast. Come see us
this weekend for free BBNP entrance:
http://ping.fm/q4cVY

2010-12-09T16:27:00.001-08:00

Take a tour of the new Big Bend Interactive Map System:
http://ping.fm/0vTxt

2010-12-03T07:47:00.001-08:00

Big Bend 2011 Calendar. Order yours today!
http://ping.fm/NFMtQ

2010-11-12T20:50:00.001-08:00

The Starlight Theatre is back!
http://ping.fm/I3jcO

2010-11-09T20:44:00.001-08:00

Big Bend State Park is an EPIC ride from the Internationl Mountain
Bike Association (IMBA): http://ping.fm/Kny4Q

2010-11-06T11:13:00.001-07:00

Welcome, Chili Heads!

2010-11-02T13:48:00.001-07:00

Facebook fans have voted on the top winners for the Big Bend Photo
Contest:
http://ping.fm/78vU3

2010-10-09T12:10:00.001-07:00

Nov 15-17: 13th annual Ride for Trails Motorcycle Rally. You don't
have to ride to have fun, dance to Los Pinches Gringos both nights.

http://ping.fm/wvCtf

2010-10-09T11:52:00.001-07:00

Nov 16: Marathon 2 Marathon celebrates amateur
athletics, also ï¿½ Marathon, 10k and 5k
races. Big Saturday night dance with live music.
http://ping.fm/XlPJP

2010-10-09T11:46:00.001-07:00

Nov 15-17: 13th annual Ride for Trails Motorcycle Rally. You don't
have to ride to have fun, dance to Los Pinches Gringos both nights.
http://ping.fm/pL07W

2010-10-03T06:29:00.001-07:00

Finalists have been selected for the Big Bend Summer Photo
Contest. Vote for a winner: http://tinyurl.com/vbbphotovote

2010-10-03T06:10:00.001-07:00

Finalists have been selected for the Big Bend Summer Photo Contest.
Vote for a winner: http://tinyurl.com/vbbcontestvote*

2010-10-03T05:40:00.001-07:00

The Big Bend Summer Photo Contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone
who submitted the wonderful photos. We will be choosing the finalists
soon!

2010-09-25T13:42:00.001-07:00

Free Entrance into BBNP today in observance of Public Lands Day:
http://ping.fm/FsBkN

2010-09-22T10:57:00.001-07:00

The Starlight Theatre in Terlingua is closing, join the Goodbye
Celebration: http://ping.fm/w7U7q

2010-09-21T08:59:00.001-07:00

Only 9 more days to enter the Big Bend Summer Photo Contest!
http://ping.fm/JCEmQ

2010-09-08T08:06:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to add your photo to our Big Bend Summer Photo Contest:
http://ping.fm/Ieck9

2010-09-01T10:32:00.001-07:00

Labor day weekend offers great weather with daytime highs cooler
than normal and great water levels for running the Rio
Grande. www.visitbigbend.com

2010-08-08T13:42:00.001-07:00

Dam releases in Mexico raise water levels in Rio Grande, with great
flows for rafting through Labor Day. If you haven't been, now's the
time.
http://ping.fm/bvh2A

2010-08-08T08:28:00.001-07:00

RIVERS ARE UP! Due to recent rains, conditions are ideal for Rafting the
Rio Grande. Excellent conditions will be in effect at least through
Labor Day.
http://ping.fm/ViR62

2010-07-28T11:23:00.001-07:00

We've posted a few of the Notable Entries for the Big Bend Writing
Contest:
http://ping.fm/gT91x

2010-07-14T09:49:00.001-07:00

Visit Big Bend Summer Photo Contest! Submit your photo and win a trip to
the Big Bend:
http://ping.fm/xZHEo

2010-07-03T08:00:00.001-07:00

The Big Bend Summer Writing contest is officially over. Thanks to
everyone who submitted their stories. We are reviewing the entries and
should post the winners by July 15th. Get ready for the next contest...
details soon!

2010-06-29T15:44:00.001-07:00

Big Bend weather forecast through the weekend is rainy and 10-15
degrees cooler than average; the ocotillo are still blooming! Come
see! www.visitbigbend.com

2010-06-26T09:33:00.001-07:00

BigBendChat.com has just upgraded their server. Get your photos, news,
and trip reports even faster! http://ping.fm/nIxW0

2010-06-26T09:11:00.001-07:00

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT in the Big Bend Summer Writing Contest. Submit your
story now! http://ping.fm/nUqZU

2010-06-14T09:03:00.001-07:00

It was difficult, but we picked our favorite photos from the Visit Big
Bend Flickr Pool for June, 2010:
http://ping.fm/P5wGn

2010-06-11T11:09:00.001-07:00

Big Bend is starting to get hot, but that also brings big chances of
thunderstorms. So, be prepared if you make it this way, and watch our
for Flash Flooding!
http://ping.fm/QR3SX

2010-05-28T18:16:00.001-07:00

We've had a great response to the Summer Writing Contest. There is
still a lot of time to submit your story:
http://ping.fm/hzW2C

2010-05-22T10:41:00.001-07:00

Big Bend Summer Writing Contest. Submit your summer story to win a
vacation to the Big Bend:
http://ping.fm/fbVqC

2010-05-20T08:56:00.001-07:00

Big Bend Summer Vacations just got a lot cooler! Summer discounts
available for 2010:
http://ping.fm/Q4NB4

2010-05-20T08:50:00.001-07:00

Big Bend Summer Vacations just got a lot cooler! Summer discounts
available for 2010:
http://ping.fm/4ZYNp

2010-05-09T14:17:00.001-07:00

We are int he process of upgrading the Interactive Map Feature. We're
adding a nicer interface, better layers, more content, and point tags to
help visualize where in the Big Bend you might be!
http://ping.fm/EvEyf

2010-05-02T12:21:00.001-07:00

High Resolution Zoomable Panoramas of Big Bend:
http://ping.fm/41tXS

2010-05-02T12:06:00.001-07:00

If you post videos or photos to the Flickr Pool, please geotag them, so
that we may include them in the interactive map update!
http://ping.fm/QayKJ

2010-05-02T11:57:00.001-07:00

SNOW in Big Bend on May 1, 2010!!! It should be over 100 degrees on
Weds.... http://ping.fm/FwTdS

2010-04-25T13:33:00.003-07:00

VisitBigBend.com is now available in foreign versions! If you have
friends that speak a foreign language, point them here:
http://ping.fm/0HSsX