This River In The Mountains Of Texas Just Might Be One Of The Most Picturesque Spots In The World
Texas is full of immense beauty, but nothing is comparable to that of the stretch of the Rio Grande that runs through Big Bend National Park. It’s blue, peaceful, absolutely breathtaking, and a must-add to your 2017 travel bucket list.
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If you've never been to Big Bend, you probably didn't know that the Rio Grande carved its way through the towering mountains many eons ago.
A truly breathtaking sight, the water is an oasis in the middle of a vast desert, the lush greenery on the riverbank contrasting starkly with the surrounding arid environment.
For over 1,000 miles, the Rio Grande flows to create the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico - and over 1/4 of that distance is located within Big Bend alone.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities, including kayaking and swimming. The famous Santa Elena Canyon even has a small beach where families can spend the day picnicking and relaxing.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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