We stopped here for the first time on our way to Big Bend Ranch State Park which we found out was closed due to quail hunting that week...bummer... The displays are well presented and the desert gardens and lookout are worth the walk.
Another place we have visited for yeas and stop every time we go to Big Bend. They have so much information and great merchandise for sale, including my husband's books. (shameless plug) The employees are very informative and helpful. And be sure to get your pass for the Big Bend State Ranch here before you head out.
The ladies that I talked with the day I visited were very informative and knew a lot about the area, birding, and fauna. Great place to start if you are looking to hike, river raft, etc.
Be sure and observe the remembrance wall. Better yet, buy a tile to remember someone. They will paint it up for you and add it to the others.
A great place for the family, friends and couples...The interpretive center is extremely informative and modern. The grounds are beautiful with great views and wonderful flora, representative of the chihuahuan desert region. The fauna (birds, rabbits, armadillo, etc) was elusive, although casual glimpses where worth it.
Be sure you leave the gift shop area and head towards the cactus garden out the back door. To the right, inside a separate door, is a wonderful exhibit that shows the geology, flora, and fauna of the area. The ranger never mentioned its existence and we discovered it by accident.
The gentleman manning the information booth offered us great information of what to see in Big Bend Ranch State Park and also nearby Big Bend National Park. We picked up some nice souvenirs for the grandkids in the gift shop. On our way home, leaving Lajitas, we stopped in again to swap a shirt for a larger size and thank the man for his excellent advice. When we asked about what was a "yellow rainbow" that someone had told us not to miss, he took the time to look up in a book the "yellow rainbow cacti" and it’s beautiful bloom. I had seen and photographed one but didn't know what I had seen. He was most helpful. It’s a great, must stop before touring Big Bend.
This is a must-stop in order to become oriented to the Big Bend State Park. The museum displays enable one to appreciate the great variety of formations that are to be found in the Park. Well supplied store and friendly rangers give helpful information for enjoying the Park.
Excellent museum and good area information from the State Park personnel regarding entrance into the Big Bend Ranch State Park.
We took the museum tour. It was full of information about the area. Including geology, plants, animals all about the BigBend area. It takes you back in time and brings you to today with all the info along the way. My kids were even interested. Good job!I truly recommend visiting the BWEEC.