Park conservation advocates are raising concerns this week after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials have signaled intent to waive environmental ...

Demolition of the Chisos Mountains Lodge is finally starting this spring after years of delays, blocking or limiting access to some of the national park's key features.

Big Bend National Park in West Texas is known for its picturesque desert landscapes, beautiful mountains and Rio Grande River ...

A proposed border wall in Big Bend National Park in Texas has drawn widespread backlash from residents and conservationists. The criticism erupted after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ...

Big Bend National Park in Texas offers diverse landscapes, incredible hiking trails, and some of the best stargazing in the world.

Migrants rarely cross at Big Bend. There's too much desert, too many cliffs. But the Trump administration seems determined to ...

Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one ...

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, the federal government allocated $46.5 billion for border wall construction.

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