by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Sep 14, 2026 | Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Needs Your Help, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend Region
[Updated 09/15/2026] Midterms are coming, and I plan on using my vote. With all that’s going on with the proposed wall in the Big Bend region, I wanted to sit down and see where the candidates actually stand. I’m honestly unsure what the hell is happening out there... 
by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Aug 5, 2023 | Big Bend National Park
You ever pull up a recipe on the internet only having to scroll through 7 pages about someone’s grandmother before you get to the actual recipe? Nobody reads that content, so let’s jump right to the list of things to do with your kids in Big Bend: 1.... 
by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Jul 12, 2023 | Big Bend National Park
In a very remote part of Texas, there is a National Park larger than the state of Rhode Island. It is so remote, you’re guaranteed a good road trip just getting there. The closest major airport would be El Paso which is 5 hours from Panther Junction, the... 
by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Jan 20, 2022 | Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend Region
Everything is busy now. Too busy. National Parks are becoming overcrowded and many amazing destinations, such as The Wave, are barely accessible anymore. Even more alarming is what this influx of visitation is doing to our protected lands. And I’m kind of... 
by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Nov 19, 2021 | Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend Region
It’s a month (or week) before Thanksgiving and you decide you’d like to go hike Big Bend for the long weekend. Excited for the trip, you pull up the National Park site to see what’s available. It directs you to the recreation.gov site, you pull up... 
by Adam Brower (BigBendGuide.com) | Nov 14, 2021 | Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Region
The Big Bend region seems to have an infinite amount of unique adventures and it’s easy to romanticize each. Big Bend is very remote so it remains rough on the edges and keeps its own vibe and energy that’s easily felt by all who visit. To make a point,...
