Big Bend National Park offers over 100 miles of hiking trails. A permit is required for all overnight trips, and can be obtained in person only up to 24 hours in advance of the trip. Pets are not allowed along the trails or in the back country. It is better to leave your pets at home if planning on hiking. The Chisos Mountain area is "Bear and Mountain Lion Country", so check with ranger before starting on a hike. Big Bend National Park 1.915.477.2251. For more information about Big Bend or logon to visitbigbend.com.

2000 Chihuahuan Desert Challenge...is a four day mountain bike race and festival, held each February at Lajitas, Texas. Its Cross Country Race Course in listed as one of the top 25 in the world by Velo News. To obtain more information please email info@desertsportstx.com.

Jeep Tours...of Big Bend and surrounding areas offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about intriguing geological formations from tour guides. This is also a great way to see spectacular sunsets. Trips last from two hours to all day with lunch included on the day trips. For more information, call Texas Jeep Expeditions @ 1.800.839.7238.

Bird Watching...More than 450 bird species have been identified, including the raucous Mexican Jay, beautiful humming birds and the rare Colima Warbler that nest only in the Big Bend National Park in the Chisos Mountains.

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