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Geographic region in the western part of Texas, US
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Big Bend Country is a region in Texas. It is also referred to as the Big Bend region.
Grassy oil-drilling region extending west to the Pecos River.
West of the Pecos river, a large sweeping area that is part of the Chihuahua Desert.
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Alpine is a city of 6,000 people (2019) in Texas. It has an historic downtown, and is a good base for exploring Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and Davis Mountains State Park.
Del Rio is a city in the Big Bend Country, across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña in Mexico.
El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border.
Fort Davis is a town in the Big Bend Country region of Texas.
Marathon is a town in the Big Bend Country region of Texas.
Marfa is a town of 1,600 people (2019) in the Big Bend Country region of Texas. It's known for two things: innovative art and mysterious lights.
Midland is a city in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Its warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity.
Lajitas is a town in the Trans-Pecos region of the state of Texas.
Presidio is a small town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
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.
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.
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site is located in Texas, approximately 23 mi (37 km) from El Paso.
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