Patterson puts off Christmas proposal Feb 8, 2008
Patterson directed his legal staff to create a permanent public easement between the Christmas Mountains tract and Big Bend National Park. This easement is expected to allow public access - in perpetuity - across the mile-long common border. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Dedication of Peregrine Falcon statue at Big Bend Nat'l Park Feb 7, 2008
Dedication of a life-sized, bronze peregrine falcon sculpture will be held February 15 starting at 5:00 PM at the Basin Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park ... Donated by the Friends of Big Bend National Park, the sculpture commemorates the success of efforts to protect peregrine falcons, once an endangered species, in Big Bend National Park ... The Friends of Big Bend National Park have assisted in the funding of years of research and monitoring of the peregrine within the park. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Agency to launch new Texas tourism ads Feb 7, 2008
AUSTIN -- State officials hope that scenes of Tex-Mex dining in San Antonio and mountain biking in Big Bend National Park will convince couch potatoes to spend some money visiting scenic locations in Texas. The state s tourism marketing organization said Wednesday it will launch a television, print and online campaign to showcase Texas to the world. (KHOU.com, TX)
U.S.Where Oscar's best picture nominees were really shot Feb 2, 2008
Other Texas locations in the film include Big Bend National Park and Eagle Pass. Juno. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Park volunteers nationally recognized with Presidential Service Awards Jan 17, 2008
Thirty-eight park volunteers were awarded the nationally recognized Presidential Service Awards at Big Bend National Park's Volunteer Awards Dinner on January 8, 2008 ... The highest level of recognition is provided to volunteers with over 4,000 hours of service to Big Bend National Park ... Big Bend National Park is proud to have so many devoted and dedicated volunteers recognized by these awards. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for Jan 17, 2008
In keeping with this mandate, and to provide the nesting falcons with areas free of human disturbance, Big Bend National Park will again temporarily close or place restrictions on the use of certain park lands ... Superintendent Bill Wellman remarked, "The small population found in Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River represents most of the peregrines found in Texas. We appreciate the public support and cooperation that we continue to have for protecting these... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Four weeks for Stan St. students to soak it in Jan 16, 2008
A geology class journeys to Big Bend National Park in Texas and other locations for dinosaur and fossil digs. History, education, nursing and modern languages students live in Cuerna- vaca, Mexico, for intensive Spanish instruction while touring the country. (Modesto Bee, CA)
National Guard assists Big Bend National Park with backcountry road repairs Jan 10, 2008
Claudia Arnberger A National Guard unit consisting of 12 people will spend 60 days in Big Bend National Park repairing several badly eroded sections of backcountry dirt road along River Road East. The road repairs are part of a cooperative effort between the Park, the National Guard, and the U.S. Border Patrol. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Big Bend Volunteer Decorated White House Ornaments Dec 25, 2007
(December 24, 2007)--A part-time worker at Big Bend National Park decorated two ornaments for the White House Christmas tree with scenes of the park and the Rio Grande. Beatrice Molinar White is a Midland native and art graduate of Sul Ross State University. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sale Of Bankrupt Texas Resort Approved Dec 9, 2007
Located near Big Bend National Park, the resort owes between $18 million and $20 million to creditors. The Lajitas resort was purchased by an Austin communications mogul for more than $ million in 2000. (KWTX.com, TX)
Private lands beyond agency’s grasp Nov 23, 2007
They include wetlands popular for birdwatching at Acadia National Park in Maine, the site of a Civil War hospital at Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and Indian cultural sites at Big Bend National Park in Texas. Many of these parcels have been held for generations by people who owned the land before Congress created the parks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Two New Bidders Surface For Bankrupt West Texas Resort Nov 15, 2007
The resort near Big Bend National Park owes between $18 million and $20 million. Only one of the creditors, Prime Asset Funding of Connecticut, is a secured creditor. (KWTX.com, TX)
Land Commissioner Seeks NPS Offer For Christmas Mountains Nov 6, 2007
The National Park Service has told the Texas General Land Office that it may be interested in acquiring the tract, located northwest of Big Bend National Park. The park service asked that the sale be postponed until it had time to finish evaluating the property. (KWTX.com, TX)
WT national parks are topic at meeting Sep 28, 2007
Nick Rahall, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee; Chuck Hunt, superintendent of Fort Davis National Historic Site; Alan Cox, superintendent of Amistad National Recreation Area; John Lujan, superintendent of Guadalupe Mountains National Park; Bill Wellman, superintendent of Big Bend National Park; and U.S. Rep ... Two members of the U.S. House and the four superintendents of West Texas' national park treasures had an informal sit-down Saturday at the Gage Hotel in Marathon, a... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Rain varies from yard to yard Sep 28, 2007
For instance, the Chisos Mountains Basin, located in the center of Big Bend National Park, has received over 20 inches of rainfall for the calendar year. This is the second time since 1992, and the first since 2003, that rainfall in the Chisos Basin has eclipsed the 20-inch mark. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Local tourism described at Lions Club Sep 13, 2007
Fort Stockton serves as a gateway to the Big Bend National Park, the Big Bend State Park, and the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, which offer both scenery and history. "There has been a noticeable increase in hotel revenues, and a lot of that is due to oil field workers, and the need for housing," Furman said. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
National Park Service names new Wind Cave superintendent Sep 5, 2007
HOT SPRINGS -- A science and resource manager at Big Bend National Park in Texas, has been named the new superintendent of Wind Cave National Park ... He accepted his current position at Big Bend National Park in 1996 ... Bob wrote on Sep 5, 2007 5:58 AM:" My wife and I have known Vidal Davila and his wife Jody at Big Bend National Park for many years. They will both be a great addition to Wind Cave and the southern Black Hills. ". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cruz G. Garcia Sep 1, 2007
She retired from Big Bend National Park concessions where she was a baker. Later, she relocated to Odessa until her health caused her to move to Lubbock with her niece, Glynda Gonzales. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Conservation groups oppose plan to sell donated acres Aug 26, 2007
AUSTIN (AP) - Conservation groups that donated more than 9,000 acres near Big Bend National Park to the State of Texas now opposes state efforts to auction the land to the highest private bidder. The General Land Office closed bidding last week and plan to announce the winning bid next month. (KSLA.com, LA)
Fountain of youth: LB suits up for Sul Ross State after 37-year wait, 6 years before Medicare Aug 26, 2007
They've sold their suburban Nashville home and are now living in Alpine, a town of about 6,000 residents near the Big Bend National Park, a three-hour drive from the nearest major airport. "I told her, for me to know that I can do it and not do it would be worse than losing out the first time," he said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
59-year-old returns to college football Aug 25, 2007
They ve sold their suburban Nashville home and are now living in Alpine, a town of about 6,000 residents near the Big Bend National Park, a three-hour drive from the nearest major airport. I told her, for me to know that I can do it and not do it would be worse than losing out the first time, he said. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Huge crowd opens new Museum of the Big Bend Aug 24, 2007
Masons fabricated the Tall Rock Shelter, the Window in Big Bend National Park, a pioneer home and a church. The barracks of old Fort Davis and a model of a Southern Pacific Railroad car are among other exhibits, and mannequins and artifacts highlight each scene. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Kids and the National Park Service Jul 23, 2007
Big Bend National Park. No one can claim boredom at Big Bend. (Suite101.com)
Nature-loving Lady Bird enjoyed tour of Big Bend Jul 20, 2007
Lyndon B. Johnson, toured Big Bend National Park as well. A year earlier, she picnicked at Doubtful Canyon with Ike Roberts and his father, Travis Roberts, Jr., of Marathon. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Texas Included In 1,000 Places To See in the USA And Canada Before You Die Jul 16, 2007
It highlights attractions from Christmas in New York to the sprawling Big Bend National Park inWest Texas ... Central Texas Barbecue, Austin and EnvironsLake Austin Spa ResortAustin's Live Music SceneSpamarama and the Austin Festival SubcultureBanderaBig Bend National ParkPalo Duro Canyon State Park, CanyonSpace Center Houston, Clear LakeThe Dallas Arts DistrictDeluxe Hotels of Dallas, including the Adolphus Hotel, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel ZaZaSixth Floor Museum, DallasThe State... (KWTX.com, TX)
1,000 Places’ author lives for travel Jul 15, 2007
This summer, Schultz offers travelers a closer look at the United States and Canada with 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die, highlighting everything from Christmas in New York to Texas sprawling Big Bend National Park. People have always loved to travel. (Helena Independent Record)
Lady Bird Johnson: Green beforeit was cool Jul 14, 2007
Her visits brought renewed attention to such national treasures as Virginias historic battlefields, Big Bend National Park and the California Redwoods. Although biographies of both reveal that President Johnson frequently condescended to (and occasionally bullied) his wife, on issues of the environment, he knew she was right. (MSNBC -- Environment)
It's Summertime and the Traveling Is Easy in the Lone Star State Jul 13, 2007
The Big Bend National Park in West Texas encompasses more than 800,000 acres of mountains and beautiful desert scenery to explore. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Texas Panhandle offers majestic sites for camping and hiking. (PR Newswire)
Lajitas bankruptcy Jul 4, 2007
Lajitas sits on a rugged stretch of desert at the Mexican border between Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park and more than 250 miles from the nearest commercial airport. The development plan included a golf course expansion and a housing development that would eventually include about 1,000 high-end properties. (Odessa American, TX)
Texas resort avoids foreclosure with bankruptcy court filing Jul 3, 2007
Lajitas sits on a rugged stretch of desert at the Mexican border between Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park and more than 250 miles from the nearest commercial airport. The development plan included a golf course expansion, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and a housing development that would eventually include about 1,000 high-end properties. (Newsday -- State)
People Profile --Smith melds family fun with business ventures May 29, 2007
Last summer they spent several days rafting down the Rio Grande and exploring Big Bend National Park. hankfully it was a mild summer, only 97 degrees, he says with a laugh. (Brenham Banner, TX)
New Tumacacori manager settles in May 13, 2007
She came here from Big Bend National Park, a park of more than 100,000 acres in southwest Texas north of the Rio Grande. Her father Jim was once stationed at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in western Arizona on the Mexican border. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
House Passes Gas Tax Break May 10, 2007
37 a gallon at a station in Big Bend National Park and $3. 15 at a station in Amarillo, according to Texasgasprices. (KWTX.com, TX)
National park fees could increase May 7, 2007
Entrance fees are due to be higher this summer at Big Bend National Park in Texas. lect. (CNN -- International)
It's for the birds Apr 21, 2007
I went to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas. It has huge mountains and it s on the Rio Grande. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Davis: Denial in the Desert Apr 18, 2007
Consider, for example, some of Ursus maritimus's distant relatives: the that forage happily but ominously in the fabled Chisos Mountains of Texas's Big Bend National Park. They may be the messengers of an environmental transformation in the Borderlands almost as radical as that taking place in Alaska or Greenland. (Zmag.org)
New Chickamauga Park Superintendent Apr 6, 2007
Shawn T. Benge, 41 Occupation: Chickamauga anooga National Military Park superintendent Native: Seymour, Texas Education: Texas Tech University bachelor s degree in landscape architecture Former work experience: Big Bend National Park, resident landscape architect; National Park Service Denver Service Center, project supervisor; Great Smoky Mountains National Park, chief and deputy chief of professional services, planning and facility management Church affiliation: Church of Christ. CLICK ON... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Wacky and Wonderful Roadside Stops Mar 30, 2007
Fort Stockton, Texas - The Paisano Pete statue is 20 feet long, 15 feet tall, and running on the way to Big Bend National Park, off I-10. Beep beep. (Suite101.com)
Pump Prices Up 20 Cents A Gallon Nationwide Mar 12, 2007
83 a gallon at stations in Big Bend National Park. Analyst Trilby Lundberg says concerns over falling gasoline inventories from decreased refinery production and fewer imports have boosted oil and gasoline prices lately. (KWTX.com, TX)
'Around the Bend' exhibit showcases CCCC talent Feb 1, 2007
The location these photos depict makes them even more intriguing when their source is revealed: Big Bend National Park, a national treasure found in Texas' own back yard ... Grosshuesch's contribution to the exhibit, "Desert Cove" is a great example of the unique lighting and contrast found in the pictures taken at Big Bend National Park. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Big Bend: The desert park shows off for its New Year’s guests Jan 28, 2007
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas At one point, we huddled together, stamping our feet to keep warm while we fumbled to unwrap peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Around us, an uncommon snowstorm had frosted the Chisos Mountains in 5 inches of snow. (Helena Independent Record)
Lost and found: Transmitters can help locate those who've strayed Jan 19, 2007
A climber in Big Bend National Park in Texas last month used a personal locater beacon to call for help, he said. "People get this false sense of security that all you have to do is push a button," Portbriand said. (Anchorage Daily News)
New Year Brings Lower Gas Prices Jan 7, 2007
60 a gallon at a station in Big Bend National Park. The declines come as crude oil prices continue to drop. (KWTX.com, TX)
Locator Beacon Leads Rescuers To Stranded Texas Climber Jan 7, 2007
(January 5, 2007)--A climber stuck on the edge of a cliff at Big Bend National Park used a personal locator beacon to summon help. The New Year's Eve rescue of the 48-year-old San Antonio man marked the first time a personal locator beacon had been used by a hiker to call for help in the remote park on Texas' border withMexico. (KWTX.com, TX)
