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Far west region in US state of Texas
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The Trans-Pecos is the part of Texas' Big Bend Country which lies west of the Pecos River. This region is part of the vast Chihuahuan Desert and contains some of the highest desert areas in the world, with all of Texas' highest peaks.
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With great distances between sights and even communities, a car is an absolute necessity to get around the region. Car rentals are readily available in Midland-Odessa and El Paso.
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Carlsbad · Regional · CNM
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Small desert university town.
Nearest town to Big Bend National Park.
Marathon is a town in the Big Bend Country region of Texas.
Home of the mysterious Marfa Lights.
Small historic border town which provides lodging for jaunts into the mountains.
Largest city of the region, with a uniquely Mexican culture.
Fort Davis is a town in the Big Bend Country region of Texas.
Fort Stockton is a city in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
The town that brought rodeo into the world.
Has several hotels; where I-10 splits from US-90
Big Bend National Park is vast and rugged area, and one of the least visited national parks in the continental U.S. With three distinct ecosystems, endless views, and powerful landscapes, Big Bend may leave you feeling like you've stumbled onto a well-kept secret.
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site is located in Texas, approximately 23 mi (37 km) from El Paso.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, is a national park, in the Big Bend region of the state of Texas. It contains Texas' highest mountains and rugged canyon country.
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