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Exotic birds make surprising stop at Big Bend National Park
An unexpected flash of emerald sliced through the wide, sun-drenched skies of Big Bend National Park, catching both visitors ...
Fossil of giant Alamosaurus dinosaur found at Texas national park
The massive fossil is suspected to belong to one of the most complete skeletons in the area, portions of which were ...
Fossil from one of world's largest dinosaurs found at Big Bend National Park
The find adds to Big Bend NP's long-held reputation as a hotspot for dinosaur fossils. Previous discoveries at the park ...
Texas Standard3d
Big Bend’s skies are getting darker again after years of light pollution
Some of the world’s darkest skies are in the Big Bend region of West Texas – although in recent years, light pollution from ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram6d
It’s National Park Week. This is the Texas park most people want to visit, says new list
It is no surprise that Big Bend National Park is the No. 1-most desired visit in Texas. On Volvo’s overall rankings, Big Bend lands at No. 24. “Mountains, desert, and the Rio Grande all meet ...
Austin American-Statesman6d
When is National Park Week? Get free admission to Texas public parks this weekend
In Texas, that includes: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Fort Davis National Historic Site. The following national recreation areas, monuments and historic landmarks ...
Phys.org3d
Huge fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs found in Texas national park
A fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs to live in North America was discovered in a national park in Texas. In March, students from Sul Ross State University went to Big Bend National Park for ...
Kansas City Star3d
Huge fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs found in Texas national park
Sul Ross students and professors collect a fossil from a giant dinosaur at a Texas national park. Photo from Sul Ross State University. A fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs to live in North ...