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Big Bend National Park
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America
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West Texas, USA
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About Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is a protected area situated in the Texas, United States. The park is in the west Texas engaged to Mexico border. It was established in June 1944 and encompasses an area of more than 800,000 acres. As of 2019, over 463,800 visitors visit the national park. The site is managed by the federal agency of the United States National Park Service.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Big Bend National Park
- The park has rich biodiversity and it has protected over 1200 species of plants, 500 species of birds, 75 species of mammals, and more than 50 species of reptiles.
- The Big Bend national park is one of the biggest and least visited national parks throughout the conterminous US.
- The park attracts tourists for its hiking, backpacking trails, and other outdoor recreational activities.
- There are sea fossils can be seen across the park, dinosaur bones and volcanic dikes are also featuring the park.
- The international border of Mexico and US is officially in the middle of the river Rio Grande, the trips are considered as international trips by authorities, and a passport is required.
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