Big Bend Photography Competition
Explore the beauty and majesty of Big Bend National Park
What photograph have you taken that captures the timeless beauty of Big Bend National Park? Which photograph shares something about what the park means to you? Submitted photographs tell a story about your connection to Big Bend National Park. Selected photographs were included in the Bullock Museum’s exhibition, Journey Into Big Bend.
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This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
The Road to Heaven
The drive to the Chisos Basin is one of the most beautiful drives in Texas!
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The Road to Heaven
The drive to the Chisos Basin is one of the most beautiful drives in Texas!
Fence of Shadows
Casa Grande, Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park. A single frame out of the car window at 45 mph.
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Fence of Shadows
Casa Grande, Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park. A single frame out of the car window at 45 mph.
Langford Hot Springs Store
These are the remains of the store at Langford Hot Springs, built in 1927, along with a 7-room motor court, by J.O. Langford.
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Langford Hot Springs Store
These are the remains of the store at Langford Hot Springs, built in 1927, along with a 7-room motor court, by J.O. Langford.
Langford Hot Springs Bath House
These are the remains of the bath house at the Langford Hot Springs, developed by J.O. Langford in 1909 after he heard of the curative hot springs. This was the first major tourist attraction of the Big Bend area. The water is consistently 105 degrees.
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Langford Hot Springs Bath House
These are the remains of the bath house at the Langford Hot Springs, developed by J.O. Langford in 1909 after he heard of the curative hot springs. This was the first major tourist attraction of the Big Bend area. The water is consistently 105 degrees.
Dagger Flats Auto Drive
A little-visited area of the park and not an easy road to drive, Dagger Flats has plants probably hundreds of years old, a remote drive well worth it.
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Dagger Flats Auto Drive
A little-visited area of the park and not an easy road to drive, Dagger Flats has plants probably hundreds of years old, a remote drive well worth it.
Grapevine Hills Trail from Balanced Rock
This is looking back on the Grapevine Hills Trail from Balanced Rock. One of our favorite hikes in the park, the last quarter mile can be challenging, but worth the effort to reach Balanced Rock.
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Grapevine Hills Trail from Balanced Rock
This is looking back on the Grapevine Hills Trail from Balanced Rock. One of our favorite hikes in the park, the last quarter mile can be challenging, but worth the effort to reach Balanced Rock.
Heading to the Chisos Basin
Have tent camped in the Chisos Basin campground ever since going to Big Bend.
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Heading to the Chisos Basin
Have tent camped in the Chisos Basin campground ever since going to Big Bend.
The Always Mystical Chisos Mountains
Looking back at the Chisos Mountains on a fabulous day in the park !
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The Always Mystical Chisos Mountains
Looking back at the Chisos Mountains on a fabulous day in the park !
White-Winged Dove
A white-winged dove showed up at the Chisos Basin campground.
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White-Winged Dove
A white-winged dove showed up at the Chisos Basin campground.
Long-Spurred Columbine
A Mexican long-spurred columbine (and passenger) at Cattail Falls in 2006.
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Long-Spurred Columbine
A Mexican long-spurred columbine (and passenger) at Cattail Falls in 2006.