Big Bend

Daily Report June 1st, 2026

Dinosaur Day is celebrated on May 15 and June 1 by people young and old to relive their most fascinating dinosaur fantasies. Even though scientists have found many dinosaur fossils dating back millions of years in different parts of the world, there is still so much that people don’t know about these majestic reptiles. Dinosaur Day is the perfect...

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DAILY REPORT MAY 31ST, 2026

Macaron or Macaroon? Well, May 31 is definitely National Macaroon Day and it’s most assuredly an American holiday since the macaroon is definitely an American cookie! However, the confusion is natural. The origins of macaron and macaroon are the same and many of the ingredients overlap. Both use a fair amount of sugar to make these delightful...

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D.R. 5.30.2026

Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf

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D.R. 5.29.2026

Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf

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D.R. 05.28.26

Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf

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Daily Report May 27th, 2026

National Sunscreen Day happens on May 27 and is the perfect time to recognize the danger that comes with going to the beach, the lake, the desert, even the backyard. These and other traditional sunbathing spots, considered harmless in the past, now carry a yellow flag of warning against skin cancer and other ill effects of the sun’s ultraviolet...

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D.R. 5.26.26

D.R. 5.26.26 Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf

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Road Update for Castolon

Old Maverick is open to 4X4 high clearance vehicles only.  Please stress to guest that the Park does not have the means to rescue and if they get stuck it will be their responsibility to arrange a recovery. Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 From: Bratton,...

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Road Update for Castolon

The road from Castolon to Sante Elena Canyon has been inspected.  Several low areas have a minimum of 1 foot of water and mud.  It is not safe to allow visitor traffic at this time.  RT 16 (Road to Santa Elena Canyon) is CLOSED.  We are still waiting for a report on Old Maverick Rd and will send out an update when complete....

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Daily Report May 25th, 2026

Memorial Day on May 25 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, boating, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in American history and tradition. The day actually began as “Decoration...

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