Big Bend includes mountain, desert, and river environments, offering each visitor majestic beauty all around. Explore Big Bend from the Chisos Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert, to Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande River. Ranger led programs are also available, providing more information on the native peoples that lived in the area and the natural changes that Big Bend has undergone over time. Whether you hike, climb, float, or drive, make sure to stay hydrated as you explore the 801,000 acres of Big Bend.