Top 7 Visitor Hot Spots in West Texas
The Big Bend region of Texas offers visitors more than a million acres of public lands, including the largest state park in Texas. The area boasts amazing sights, activities and destinations. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular visitor spots in Big Bend.
Santa Elena Canyon
Santa Elena canyon is one of the most popular sights in Big Bend National Park. The canyon was formed by the mighty Rio Grande and features 1,500 foot canyon walls. The nature trail follows the river into the canyon giving the visitor an inside view of this majestic formation. Santa Elena can also be visited via raft or canoe, making it a wonderful addition to your itinerary.
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park in Texas. It features unique volcanic landscapes and secluded hiking and biking trails. The park offers an adventurous array of destinations and sights in its 275,000 acre preserve. There are many backcountry campsites and unpaved roads for exploring the desert uplands.
Boquillas Canyon
Boquillas Canyon is located on the east edge of Big Bend National Park. It is the longest and deepest canyon in the park, and from Pico del Carmen, it is 7,000 feet to the river below, making it deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The canyon features a spectacular nature trail that follows the river into the canyon. The canyon can be visited by canoe or raft, and usually requires about 3 days to travel the 33 miles by water.