Volunteers Needed!
Do you enjoy rafting, canoeing, swimming, or simply gazing out over the majestic Rio Grande? Do you feel nature should be pure, clean, and free from human trash and pollution? Would you like to help make Big Bend better and more pleasing for wildlife and visitors alike? If you're nodding your head or saying "yes" as you read these questions, then you're a perfect candidate for the second annual River Cleanup Day this November 12.
This is a great opportunity for families and groups to work together to help restore the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande. Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are providing everything, from permits to materials, and even the shuttles to get you around. So, why not go to this article, where you'll find the contact information you need to get started making one of America's greatest natural wonders greater than ever?
Acts of Heroism
The brave members of the National Park Service are often helping visitors out, sometimes even with their medical emergencies. This article tells two of such stories. Imagine: the same rescue team saving two people from difficult-to-reach mountain sites at night, both rescues happening on two consecutive nights! When you visit the park, aren't you glad that there are rangers and officials dedicated to taking care of everyone's safety?
Crossing Rules
As the physical construction of the Boquillas crossing begins, CBP (that is, Customs and Border Protection) is currently making a rulebook of procedures that will go along with the port of entry. This is all open for comment at this site, but will only stay open for 60 days