Big Bend National Park anniversary Jun 12, 2024

Ready to channel your inner nature enthusiast? Let"s explore Big Bend National Park in West Texas, which is celebrating its 80th birthday today. This park is the largest protected area in the Chihuahuan Desert, covering over 1,250 square miles. The Big Bend State Park was established on June 12, 1944, when the state of Texas transferred this land to the federal government.

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Today in History

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Jun 12, 2019A big birthday for Big Bend
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Jun 12, 2021In Texas, even the riverbend is big
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