Big Bend National Park<\/strong>
\n“Big Bend National Park is a geological marvel evidenced in sea fossils and dinosaur bones to volcanic dikes that mar the desert landscape. It’s a world of species diversity from the meandering river corridor that sidles across the desert floor to the sky island ridge tops that reach for the stars.”\u00a0 In addition to the accessible trails, there are about six day hikes described as “easy”.\u00a0 Check with the Park to be sure.
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 432-477-2251 \u00a0 Maps<\/a>\u00a0 Maps of Chisos Basin and Rio Grande Village<\/a> with trails. \u00a0 \u00a0Accessibility<\/a>
\nPanther Path<\/a> 50 yard loop “self-guiding nature trail at Panther Junction, is rough, but level and useable by people in wheelchairs. An accompanying brochure explains Chihuahuan Desert plants.
\nWindow View Trail<\/a><\/span> 0.3 mile in the Chisos Basin “provides outstanding views of the window formation and the Chisos Mountains.”
\n<\/span>Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Boardwalk<\/a><\/span>. \u00a00.75 mile loop. “The first 100 yards is wheelchair accessible and crosses a boardwalk through a spring-fed wetland”. \u00a0The trail is an “excellent place for observing birds and aquatic plants and animals.” \u00a0There is a self-guiding booklet.
\n<\/span>Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail<\/a><\/span> 0.5 mile round trip \u00a0“On this easy desert stroll you will see remnants of human settlement and typical Chihuahuan Desert habitat. A shady oasis with cottonwood trees and tables at Dugout Wells provides a good area for picnicking and bird watching.”<\/p>\n