This old ghost town has become famous for its annual chili cookoff. A few hardy souls have moved back into some of the old stone houses. The Hungry Javelina, a trailer transformed into a colorful roadside kitchen on the edge of town, serves great burritos and burgers. Whether you live in a desert or have never seen one before, the scenery at Big Bend National Park will take your breath away. The park encompasses over 800,000 acres and ranges in elevation from 1,850 to 7,825 feet above sea level.
Visitors can see spectacular canyons, high mountains and a huge assortment of wildlife.
Animals that inhabit the park include deer, coyotes, javelinas, gray foxes, skunks, raccoons, jack rabbits, black bears and mountain lions. There are over 100 miles of paved and 170 miles of unpaved roads within the park. The lodge in Chisos Mountains Basin is the only hotel in the park. Here are some of the most popular excursions in the park. The Window Trail from the basin through Oak Canyon ends with a spectacular view ofthe desert floor below.