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Programs

Nature walks, workshops, and evening slide programs are provided by park naturalists year-round. Several programs per day are offered November to April; fewer programs are offered in summer. Check park bulletin boards and visitor centers for the current weekly program schedule.

Special Events

Annual International Good Neighbor Day Fiesta - October 19, 1996 and annually on the third Saturday in October - celebrates the unique culture of the border with music, food, and dance.

Recommended Activities

Hiking is the best way to experience, enjoy, and appreciate Big Bend National Park. A permit is required for all overnight trips and can be obtained up to 24 hours in advance of the trip, in person only. It is virtually impossible to plan an extended backpacking trip prior to your arrival in the park. Bear in mind how much distance you want to cover and how much time you have. Based on that information and current conditions, personnel at park visitor centers can assist you with trip planning.

Camping, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and float trips are popular park activities. Commercial float trips on the Rio Grande are available through outfitters just outside the park.