 What to Do
"Twenty years from now
you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things
you did. So throw off the bowlines. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Mark
Twain, 1879
Big Bend is the active traveler's playground in Texas.
With over 1,000,000 acres of public lands, visitors from around the globe find
Big Bend's climate perfect for year-round adventure. We want your experience to
be memorable and fun, so we have compiled a list of the most popular
activities. Day trips include Jeep Tours,
river trips, ATV/Four-wheeler
tours, horseback
riding, bird
watching and
National
Park Seminars/Tours. Enjoy a multi-day river
trip on the Rio Grande through one of the many canyons such as
Boquillas or Lower
Canyons. Or rent your own river equipment or
Jeep for a "do-it-yourself" adventure.
Stay at lodging facilities ranging from the simple to the
5-star; shop at a wide variety of stores for Terlingua souvenirs, artwork or
outdoor gear. When you think Big Bend, think Far Flung Outdoor Center - "the
active traveler's outpost in West Texas"
River
Trips
Ever since the great river, Rio Bravo del Norte, was
named by the Spaniards, the Rio Grande has been a source of awe and inspiration
for early explorers and modern day travelers. Take a day or several days
to explore the canyons of the Big Bend and marvel at the majesty of this
geologic wonderland.
Off Road 4x4
Tours
Looking for a day or half-day journey into Big Bend's
backcounty? A Jeep or ATV
tour is perhaps the best way for visitors of all ages to experience the
beauty of the Chihuahuan desert. Book a two-hour sunset tour or take the world
famous "Desert by Dark" night
vision Jeep tour operated by the Far Flung Outdoor Center.
Combo
Tours
Want a little bit of everything? Take advantage of
FFOC's combo tours with a half-day Jeep or ATV tour followed by a half-day
river journey. Find out more about Combo Tours.
Horseback
Riding
Re-live the Wild West on
horseback with a
professional wrangler. Visit the ruins of an old quicksilver mine or ride to
the top of Big Bend's many spectacular mesas. Rides range from one hour to all
day.
Equipment
Rental and Shuttle Service
Want to go the "do-it-yourself"
route? The Far Flung Outdoor Center has everything you need to make a
successful and enjoyable river trip. From boats to bags; stoves to shuttles,
FFOC offers a complete line of rental gear. Visit Rental
Equipment.
Jeep
Rentals
Take the family out for a day of backcountry driving
with one of our modern Jeep Wranglers. A great way to see the Big Bend! Find
out more about Jeep Rentals.
Bird
Watching
Because of it's geographical location, and the
variety of the landscape, Big Bend offers excellent habitat for birds. Over 400
species are found within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park, more than
any other national park and more than all but a few states. Big Bend marks the
western limits of the ranges of many eastern species and the eastern most
extent of many western species. Learn more about
bird-watching
in Big Bend.
National Park
Tours/Seminars
Want to learn more about the natural and
cultural history of Big Bend? Plan your schedule around one of the many tours
offered by the Big
Bend Natural History Association. Or enjoy a Round the Bend Jeep tour - perfect for the
first time visitor!
Shopping
Big Bend is the home to many an
accomplished artist and craftsmen. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping in the
ghost-town of Terlingua or visit the shops in the Study Butte/Terlingua
Junction area. Learn more about area
artwork and
shopping.
The Tourism Council for Brewster
County (the largest county in Texas at 5000 square miles!) has assembled an
excellent visitor resource site. Check it out for all things Big
Bend.
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