Showing posts with label Big Bend National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Bend National Park. Show all posts

Thursday, August 21, 2025

One of the Last Remaining Wild Corners

“If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. And humans want to save the things they love.” ~ Steve Irwin

“Big Bend National Park goes from an elevation of less than 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande, to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains. The park includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, forested mountains, and an ever-changing river. Winters in Big Bend are generally mild, with the occasional short cold snap. Usually, the skies are clear, and daytime highs can run into the 70’s or higher. Under clear skies, however, it gets colder at night, sometimes freezing. With diverse wildlife across its many ecosystems, the park supports over 450 bird species, large mammals such as black bears, mountain lions, and javelinas, desert-bighorn sheep, elk, and even wild horses. Here you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States.” ~ NPS

Day 79 ~ SE-79-25

Amazing Variety

 "Big Bend National Park is located in Southwest Texas, a considerable distance from cities and transportation hubs. The park's varied habitats support an amazing variety of wildlife, including 11 species of amphibians, 56 species of reptiles, 40 species of fish, 75 species of mammals, more than 450 species of birds, and about 3,600 species of insects.” ~ NPS

Day 78 ~ SE-78-25