We had an amazing time!! All our guides did an outstanding job and were exceptionally…read moreknowledgeable. You can truly tell they love their jobs and their excitement rubs off on you. It was a treasure to experience this beautiful landscape. Highly, highly recommend. If you come all the way to Big Bend, please do the river trip.

Really fun and unique experience with Big Bend Boating. We did the half-day rowing tour with a…read moreguide and loved it. Rowing has a bit of a learning curve, but it got easier toward the end. If you're in Big Bend and want something different, this is a great choice.

Jaren is an incredible guide and wonderful lady! Made us beginner riders extremely comfortable on…read moreRemy and Shorty throughout the tour, told us amazing stories, and shared a ton of knowledge about Terlingua/Lajitas history and wildlife. We'll absolutely be coming back for round two the next time we're in town!

My husband and I had a wonderful time tonight on our sunset horseback riding trip that Quint led…read more He had wine, cheese and crackers waiting for us at the top of a mountain just in time to watch the sunset! The horses were sweet and the scenery was magnificent! We will do it again the next time we visit.

Big Bend Stables are incredibly professional and a good time…read more We arrived plenty early, but when we got back we were able to check-in get inbriefed and on the horses very quickly. They matched our states experience with the right horse and I was confident that even if I'd never been on a horse before I was safe and with a horse that I could ride confidently. Duck and Carlos were fantastic guides. They kept the horses moving and the overall riding experience positive. While staying outside of Terlingua, I had Liz look up some activities. I'm glad we were able to get on a ride during our stay in the area. Ultimately, we had fun. Thank you Junebug for not kicking me off. We will be back.

we took a sunset ride on 3/9 with Dani!…read more it was my first time on a horse and i felt at ease. it was an unforgettable experience. i rode geronimo who was an older guy but a good follower, i think the staff paired us up perfectly. Dani was the best, she was informative about the area and great to chat with. i can't wait to come back in the future. thank you for the great experience geronimo, indio & chipotle!

The hike to Emory peak is iconic and stunning. You get an amazing view of the window along the…read moretrail, and from the top you can see all the way out to the south rim - it's like you really can see forever. The hike is fairly moderate up until you get to the scramble at the very end, which really does require using your whole body - arms and legs. The climb up really isn't all that bad, but coming down was a little bit tricky, even if just because it's easy to forget the path down and there's only one or two feasible options for a normal sized human. That said - I would recommend making the climb to the very top. It's a narrow area, just a few boulders wide - I'd guess that 15 people or fewer can actually fit up there at one time, and that would be standing close to one another. Overall: if you're going to do one long hike in big bend, I would say this should be it. You can do the whole thing round trip within 4ish hours if you walk fast, or take your time and spend longer. But seriously, you cannot beat the views.

Good hike. A bit strenuous, but worth it…read more But, if I had to choose between the South Rim, and Emory Peak, I would go for the South Rim. It's longer, not quite as strenuous, and more scenically diverse. Seeing the Rio Grand, from the South Rim, was amazing, but this is the Emory Peak page. If the South Rim had it's own Yelp page, I would go 5 stars! Once you get to the top, you are rewarded with a pretty good view, and cell phone coverage. At least we had it on two different networks. So get that selfies stick out, and watch your step. If you are aggressive, fast, and start early, you could probably do Emory and South Rim in the same day. Heading to the South Rim takes you to the path for Emory Peak, but it will add several hours. We did not start terribly early, so we just did a quick out and back, from the Chisos Basin Campground ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/chisos-basin-campground-big-bend-national-park ), which is where we were camping. Bottom line: If your pressed for time, I would skip it. Since we did South Rim, I would rather have seen more of the park, but hiking to the tallest spot in the park was pretty cool! PS. Review is a bit late. We were in early March, 2018.

As someone who seeks out a trail ride every time we visit somewhere new...this was a trail ride for…read morethe ages. We did a early morning ride with Evo (gotta consider heat and horses) and his knowledge of plant life, history, suggestions for a scenic drive to Marfa, etc. made our excursion completely delightful. Evo also took a few moments to snap LOTS of pics of us (worthy of a picture frame). Evo was polite and respectful of our time and made the trip a nice way to end our vacation. The icing on the cake was Miss Dottie, the cattle dog who was a great addition for our ride.

We stayed in the Badlands Hotel at the Lajitas Golf Resort. The place had the vibe of the old…read morewest, which was really a cool experience. The staff here are outstanding. Very professional friendly, and helpful in any way that you need. The setting of the place is gorgeous (please see photos). There are mountains, the cacti, the sunsets. The golf course itself is really pretty as well. The restaurants on the grounds are all pretty good. Ultimately, it's a great place and I would not hesitate to stay here again on future visits!

This is a beautiful sunrise hike (which is when I did it). It's a fairly quick hike in my book;…read moretook me about an hour and a half to get to the top? It's not too steep but there are a decent number of switch backs. The view was lovely; not as lovely as Emory peak in my opinion but I really enjoyed even the views along the way, especially at the saddle right as the sun was coming up - the colors of the sunrise were absolutely incredible. Overall if you're short on time and can't do south rim for eg, this is a lovely shorter alternative.

Great hike! The views are unbelievable. It'll take about 3 hours or so but it's not too steep or…read moredifficult. Well worth checking out!

The beauty of Big Bend isn't fully appreciated in words. I never tire of visits and always manage…read moreto find something new within the park whether it be a new plant, animal, or hiking trail. Visiting the hot springs is a must on every visit for me. So relaxing and peaceful even with others around. I would say that I am a novice hiker and hiking through Big Bend is quite easy though I have faced some challenges. Be sure to wear proper shoes and clothing. So very thankful that we are still able to have this national park as it is now. The trails, views, landscaping, all of it...simply breathtaking. I have found park rangers to be extremely helpful and friendly. Can't wait to get back again.

My husband and I made a trip out to Big Bend National Park before the Texas summer heat.....but it…read morewas unfortunately unseasonably hot this year. The dessert was beautiful and the park as a whole was very well taken care of! Old Mine Trail: Since we went around "Spring Break", the parking lot was very busy and spaces were limited. I would recommend downloading the "All Trails" app to gauge how busy the trails are. By 7:30, all the spots in the small parking lot were already taken. The trail itself was very well managed. Although the parking lot was busy, the trail was not bad! We were pretty spaced out between hikers! Take lots of water and snacks! The views up top are spectacular. Star Gazing: We were at Sotol Vista (for panoramic stars). The stars were especially beautiful inside the park because there was no light pollution (aside from the headlights from passing cars down below us).

This is such a neat place to visit, albeit quite out of the way! It's about a 40 min drive from the…read moremain road along the Maxwell scenic highway (it's a beautiful drive) to reach the parking area. From there it's just a short 3-4 min walk to the river bank, and from there you can do a roughly 1 mile hike if you want, or canoe on the river, etc. Do beware it is MUCH hotter down here in the canyon compared to other parts of the park eg chisos basin. On a mid October day, it was up to about 90F and I couldn't do the hike because it was too hot with the sun beating down. The views right at the river bank though are already iconic. If you're in big bend national park you really should drop by here, even if just for the scenic drive along the way~~

Lovely short hike. Perfect weather in December, was 68 degrees on the 8th. Mostly shaded. Lots…read moreof sand to walk through. The canyon was breathtaking. Loved the educational plaques along the trail.