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Our goal is to conserve the unique resources and protect iconic communities of Big Bend Country while developing energy responsibly.

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Exciting news!

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Exciting news, based on recommendations from recent RBB stakeholder engagement efforts.
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Join us in Midland January 20, 2022 for the Summit on Healthy Lands and Energy Development! Registration is open now on our website: https://t.co/8q5zk2F7fm

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Save the date! In January, we are hosting a summit on healthy lands and energy development. Head to our website to learn more and to register. More details to come.

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The energy industry is a cornerstone of Texas' economy. Our natural environments are what make this state so beautiful and unique. To build a better future for all Texans, energy development and conservation must work together. Learn more at https://t.co/oVVQ36U7A6

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The stars at night are big and bright! Take a look at these stunning photos of the Big Bend night sky taken by photographer Lee McMullen. #RespectBigBend
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If Texas were its own country, it would have the tenth-largest national economy in the world. Our economy keeps the state running, but our natural landscapes make it all worth it. Learn about balancing economic development and environmental protection at https://t.co/oVVQ36U7A6

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"One could assume that camping at Big Bend or splashing in the Frio River at Garner was a Texan rite of passage. But parks are far more than pieces of land. They tell a complex story about Texas that dates to the age of the dinosaurs." #RespectBigBend
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"Located high in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, just northwest of Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory offers astronomy enthusiasts daily tours, evening viewings and weekly star parties using huge telescopes." #RespectBigBend
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"Though it's a long way from becoming a reality, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's proposed border wall along his state's boundary with Mexico could run into a Texas-sized problem at Big Bend National Park." #RespectBigBend
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Wide Open Country ranked the South Rim Loop at Big Bend the #1 best scenic hiking trail in Texas!

"The best advice I could give anyone about this hike is to take a lot of water, start early in the morning, and be prepared to take your breath away."
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Did you know that during the Cretaceous Period, the ocean covered the entire Big Bend region? The water may be long gone, but you can still see evidence of it in the limestone cliffs of the Sierra del Carmen. #RespectBigBend

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Happy Father's Day! If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate, check out the Fiesta del Sol in Alpine. There'll be shopping, food, and live music on historic Murphy Street. #RespectBigBend
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Today, we celebrate the end of slavery in Texas. Join this virtual event to learn more about the history of Juneteenth! https://t.co/yaQu8mkukj

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"While some national parks are turning visitors away due to high demand across the country, Big Bend National Park remains open with no wait. You just have to face the heat." #RespectBigBend
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Did you know? Even though Big Bend is mostly desert, its bodies of water support lots of aquatic life! Big Bend is even home to several species of turtles, including the Big Bend Slider. #RespectBigBend

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What better way is there to celebrate a West Texas summer than with a Big Bend-themed beer? #RespectBigBend
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"Texans are being asked to reduce their electric use as much as possible for the rest of the week as more plants were offline than typically expected, according to ERCOT." #RespectBigBend https://t.co/67iivyqZcI

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The gypsum dunes of the Chihuahuan Desert are luminous and hypnotic.

But there’s something else that makes these places a “world apart”: hundreds of plant species found nowhere else.

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Water is the most valuable natural resource in the desert. The Rio Grande sustains thousands of species of plants and animals in Big Bend! #RespectBigBend