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Florida's Top Sea Life Preserve Is A Stunning Gulf Coast Eco-Park With Boating, Fishing, And Wildlife Viewing

This sea life preserve in Florida is the protected home to at least five major species of seagrass. Visitors can explore the ...
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Big Bend National Park Area to Get a ‘Smart Wall’ Border to Safeguard From Illegal Activities

The plan will be implemented using an innovative 'border surveillance technology.' Cameras and lights will be peppered along the border.
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Big Bend National Park expansion bill unanimously clears US Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan bill in Washington proposing an expansion of Big Bend National Park in West Texas unanimously cleared a recent U.S. Senate hurdle. The Big Bend National Park Boundary ...

Rare encounter leaves hikers in awe at Big Bend

According to the National Park Service, visitors report more than 150 mountain lion sightings at Big Bend National Park each year. Mountain lions—also known as cougars—are elusive and typically found ...
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Take A Hike To See Balanced Rock In Big Bend National Park, Texas

Rocks rock — especially formations like Balanced Rock in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Getting there requires a gentle hike, which is short and relatively easy, with some light scrambling at parts ...

Commentary: Preserving the Big Bend as a World Heritage site

A recent pitch to get the Big Bend region recognized by UNSECO cites its “outstanding universal value to humanity” due to its ...