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Desert Beckons Below South Rim August 30, 2020 A captivating view of the desert far below the Big Bend National Park's South Rim that hikers experience along its challenging trail that covers a 2,000 foot upward gain. The stunning vistas are midway from the South Rim. The South Rim Trail is done as a loop that can be done in either direction. Hikers can ascend either the steeper Pinnacles Trail or the more gradual Laguna Meadows Trail. From an elevation of less than 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, the Big Bend National Park (located in Southwest Texas) includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, forested mountains, and the ever-changing Rio Grande river. Visitors enjoy scenic vistas, diverse wildlife, outdoor adventure, historic sites, dark skies, and border culture. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. National Park Service photo by T. VandenBerg. More U.S. National Parks Photos | U.S. National Park Service Americans | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | Answering The Call | Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | |
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