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The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Feb. 10. It is reproduced in full below.

Quick Facts

Location:

Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

This view is worth the effort! In the distance the Chisos Mountains rise like an island in a desert sea. Emory Peak, the highest point in the park, rises almost 6,000 feet higher than your present location. The Rio Grande floodplain stretches along both sides of the river channel, a verdant green strip testifying to the refreshing effect of water. As you stand atop the bluff, the importance and effect of water on this land is spread out before you in a tapestry of rock, plants, and animals. The future awaiting this tapestry depends on water - how we use it, how we conserve it, and how we preserve it.

Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

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* big bend national park

* rio grande wild & scenic river

* rio grande village nature trail

* self-guided tour

* rio grande

* wetland

* chisos mountains

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service