Texas National Park Gem May Be on the Verge of Major Expansion

A hidden corner of Texas may soon join the National Park System

Senate approves bill to expand Big Bend National Park in Texas by more than 6,000 acres.

Texas national park gem may be on the verge of major expansion

Big Bend National Park, the largest national park in Texas, could be expanding by over 6,000 acres.

Big Bend National Park set to get even bigger after unanimous Senate vote - "There is no better example of Texas' natural beauty and vibrant wildlife"

Campers, hikers, and trail runners could soon enjoy a further 6,100 acres of desert wilderness in one of America's largest national parks

Cornyn, Luján, Gonzales Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park Passes Senate Unanimously

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statements after the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park, passed the Senate unanimously:“There is no better