The high pitched howl of the coyote singing to the moon pierces the night air and you strain to determine which direction the sound is coming from. About that time an owl passes by on silent wings. This is also the time that bats take flight to navigate the night sky in search of food. With the fading of sunlight, the sky begins to reveal a most impressive display. One by one stars begin to twinkle with the brilliance of diamonds in the night sky.
Many visitors are amazed by the infinite number of stars overhead.
The remoteness of Big Bend National Park makes it a stargazer s paradise. There is no light pollution from city streets and shopping centers. It s as if you can see the entire universe. Here, it s easy to see how the Milky Way got its name as it spills across the sky from horizon to horizon. A delightful way to take in this celestial celebration is while enjoying the warm waters of the old bath at Hot Springs , near Rio Grande Village.